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Overwhelming support for one brave little girl

Brighid Monahan, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

Over 100 Mount Horeb parents and children came to support a brave 1st grade girl from Mount Horeb Primary Center on Dec. 2, at the Mount Horeb Public Library’s reading of “I Am Jazz” by Jessica Langdon...

Drug testing of welfare recipients begins

Jennifer Justice, Staff Writer December 10, 2015

On Nov. 9, a new Wisconsin law took effect that requires applicants for welfare to participate in drug screening and testing. Soon this policy may also apply to those who receive assistance through Foodshare,...

Student volunteers helped at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary last year.

Alternative winter breaks give students opportunity to help communities in need

Mary J. Nastri, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

Madison College is offering an upcoming Alternative Winter Break from Jan. 3 – Jan 9. Typically, alternative breaks allow students, who are interested in being a part of social change, an opportunity...

Mercadito de Centro offers fresh, local food to the residents of South Madison.

Mercadito de Centro to re-open in January

Jessica Ayala-Guevara, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

The objective of the Mecadito the Centro is to become one the focal points for the beautiful and diverse South Madison community, according to Marcos Lozano, the farmers market coordinator for the Mercadito...

The family of Emily Lyons who donated seven organs to people throughout the midwest after a snowmobile accident in 2014.

Donor Sabbath promotes organ donation

Brighid Monahan, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

Started by the Department of Health and Human Services in 1997 as a part of the United States donation campaign, Donor Sabbath spans three days each year, where different religions throughout the U.S....

Madison College campus updates

Clarion Staff November 29, 2015

Writing and Artwork Contest The Yahara Journal’s Fall Writing and Artwork Contest runs through Friday, Dec. 4. First-place winners in three categories – poetry, short story, and artwork – will receive...

Reluctance to accept refugees worries some

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor November 29, 2015

Since the conflicts in Syria began in 2011, 250,000 Syrian lives have been taken, and 4.2 million Syrians have left their homes in fear of persecution, bearing the title of a refugee, fleeing domestic...

A Culinary Program student helps prepare a Thanksgiving meal.

Culinary Program helps food pantry with annual Thanksgiving meal

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor November 29, 2015

A decade ago, former Madison College instructor Andy Czernak approached John Johnson, Madison College culinary instructor of 18 years, and told him that he and his wife Jenna were starting up a food pantry....

Sanchez scholar award winners are recognized at Central Hispano's Gala.

Centro Hispano holds 26th annual gala

Nicolas Lamorte, Editor in Chief November 29, 2015

As the city of Madison welcomed winter’s first snow last friday night community members and leaders gathered at Monona Terrace to celebrate 26 years of work, progress and partnership with Centro Hispano....

Winter is Here: A Game of Thrones Reading Group

Dana Ryals & Kelley Minica, Librarian November 29, 2015

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… The man who never reads lives only one.” Jojen Reed to Bran Stark in Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin As any member of George R. R....

Dental Hygiene students return to Belize again

Stephanie Reidel, Staff Writer November 29, 2015

Madison College’s Dental Hygienist program students return to Belize for spring break this year to help less fortunate people receive dental care. The team will consist of seven second-year students,...

Oscar Mayer Illustration

Madison College gives support to Oscar Mayer employees

Antonia Villalon, Broadcast Editor November 26, 2015

In the wake of the announcement of Oscar Mayer’s closing as part of a restructuring plan, over 1,000 employees will lose their job by the year 2017. Roughly 250 corporate employees will have the opportunity...

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