Jugglers shared their skills during festival at Madison College
Fnu Andreas, Clarion Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
The MadFest Juggling Festival is a great chance for people to get more information about juggling. During the festival, the spectators get a short and basic workshop about juggling; such as how to balance the rings, rackets or balls on the air with good harmony. After getting some guidance, the spectators...
A juggling act
Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Copy Editor
December 7, 2011
The responsibilities and pressures of being a student can be overwhelming. Balancing school and work can be challenging. It becomes that much more challenging while trying to manage a family. Many of the students at Madison Area Technical College are parents – mothers and fathers hit hard by the...
Winter warmth clothing drive helps Madison College students
Ashley Salmon, Clarion News Editor
December 7, 2011
For the first time, the annual Winter Warmth clothing drive through Madison Area Technical College is offering the donations directly to students. In the past, the clothes received have been donated to an off-campus nonprofit organization that the Volunteer Center suspected students utilize. However,...
Back in the game
Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief
December 7, 2011
After an unsuccessful run at Madison City Council, Spencer White has campaigned to earn a political seat again. This time, his run has been successful. White, a student at Madison Area Technical College, has been named Vice Chair of Volunteers for the Dane County Democrats. The announcement was made...
Alternative break trip lends helping hand at Everglades
Ashley Salmon, Clarion News Editor
December 7, 2011
Volunteering and helping those in need have always been key objectives in each alternative break trip in the past at the college. This year is no different. From Jan. 9-16, selected students will work together on environmental restoration at Everglades National Park in Florida. Another group of students...
Blackboard 9.1 brings change to Madison College
Faith Hughes, Clarion Staff Writer
December 7, 2011
With the advent of Blackboard 9.1 on the horizon, many students and staff at Madison College are wondering both what to expect and how the new changes will impact communications, course facilitation, and personal ease-of-use. This new upgrade is set to be in effect for the upcoming 2012 spring semester....
GAB comes to Madison College, will speak on new voter ID law
Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief
December 7, 2011
In light of the recent Voter ID Law controversy in the state, the Government Accountability Board will have a presence at the Dec. 8 Student Senate meeting. The GAB has a speaker’s bureau in place to inform people of what the new requirements are. The GAB is making staff members available to make...
Shuttle between Truax and parking lots now available
Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief
December 1, 2011
With both Mitby entrance and the gymnasium entrance now closed, the college has started to provide a shuttle service at Truax that transports students from the parking lots to the main building. Starting Nov. 9, the college started to provide the service. The service takes students to the entrance...
Dane County’s chapter of ‘Toys For Tots’ helps bring Christmas to all
Faith Hughes, Clarion Staff Writer
November 23, 2011
Many people cannot afford to celebrate the holidays or give gifts to their children on Christmas. However, our Dane County chapter of Toys for Tots helps make dreams come true for thousands of local families in need. Toys for Tots, a Marine Corps activity, was founded in Los Angeles in 1947. When...
Best selling author calls for change in treatment of prisoners, students
Alice Ogden-Nussbaum, Clarion Staff Writer
November 23, 2011
Luis Rodriguez knows of hardships and of growing up in gangs in Los Angeles. He has been addicted to drugs and has served time in prison. He knows firsthand how difficult it can be for urban youth to escape the crime-ridden streets. Now a best-selling author, Rodriguez uses his experiences to argue...
Navigating the holiday rat race
Faith Hughes, Clarion Staff Writer
November 23, 2011
Do you feel stretched too thin? Maybe like you don’t have enough time in the day to get things done? With the winter holidays coming up, many students have stress piling up, especially with the end of the semester and finals approaching. Parties and get-togethers with friends and family are also...
Volunteer Center helps provide students’ kids with presents through ‘Santa’s Wish List’ program
Heidi Adams, Clarion Managing Editor
November 23, 2011
The name “Santa” conjures up thoughts of magic and fantasy. For some, a visit from Santa isn’t financially possible. Thankfully, the Volunteer Center at Madison College has stepped in to try and bring back some of that holiday magic. Santa’s Wish List is a program that helps Madison College...
