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ISIL our common enemy

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor February 4, 2016

An FBI agent, Dane County sheriff, the mayor and hundreds of Muslims gathered on Jan. 23 at Monona Terrace Convention Center. Local government and both Muslim and non­-Muslim community members far...

The Graiguecullen Bridge across the river Barrow in Carlow, Ireland. Portions of the bridge date back to 1569.

Studying abroad is valuable

Marissa Miller, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

A little over a month ago I was on a plane headed back to the United States after studying abroad for a semester at Carlow College in Carlow, Ireland. When I originally left for Ireland in the fall, I...

The Health Building Cafe features freshly made espresso drinks, brewed coffee, soda, juice, and a selection of grab and go food items.

Health building cafe offers convenience

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

Thanks to the new Health Building Café, students currently taking classes in the Health Education building don’t need to trek over to the main cafeteria and walk through the construction. The main...

Add your school email to your Gmail account

Josh Zytkiewicz, Managing Editor February 4, 2016

Are you tired of having to check a completely different email account on the off chance that one of your instructors sent you an email? Do you sometimes forget to check your Madison College email and miss...

Peak academic performance is more than just mental

Rian Podein, M.D. Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, Madison College & Community Clinic February 4, 2016

Performing your best in academics is similar to performing your best in physical activities and sports. We all know the importance of preparing the body with exercise and practice for optimal sports performance...

The surprising benefits of reading

Dana Ryals, Librarian February 4, 2016

Whether you love it or loathe it, it is well known that reading has substantial lifelong benefits for ourselves and our children. If you find yourself in the group of those that don’t read outside of...

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Public Safety Report

Sgt. Joe Steffen February 4, 2016

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some of the notable incidents from this past month. On Jan. 20, Public...

Madison College West Campus Sign

West Campus plans

Kimberly Michal, Staff Writer February 3, 2016

Welcome to the new. Goodbye to the old. In June 2016, Madison College’s West Campus will be shut down. The building located at 302 S. Gammon Road is not actually owned by Madison College, rather the...

Women in combat illustration

Women now allowed in combat

Ana Bon, Artistic Director January 20, 2016

Uniforms ill-fitted, they sacrificed their long hair, wrapped their breasts and filled the waist of their trousers. This was the process, risking body and mind to be able to fight for their country. Women,...

You need ID to vote

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer January 20, 2016

If ever there was a scene to inspire you to hit the polls this presidential election, it’s three girls on a stage in red, white and blue dresses singing, “Cowardice; are you serious? Apologies for...

Madison College joins other colleges in banning hoverboards

Rebecca Waraczynski, Business Director January 20, 2016

Hoverboards are gaining attention nationwide, but not for what you think. For retailers, hoverboards were expected to be the “must-have” gift of the season. But for schools and largely populated buildings,...

Madison College students on an alternative break trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in southern Utah gather for a photograph.

Students use winter break to help animals

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer January 20, 2016

Madison College student Kim Michal is among those who recently returned from the alternative winter break co-hosted by the Madison College Volunteer Center. The trip was to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary...

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