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Phi Theta Kappa members presented their honors project on invasive species in the Truax Student Lounge.

Honors project examines invasive species

Joe Ballard, News Editor December 10, 2014

The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter presented their honor’s projects on invasive species on Dec. 3 in the Madison College student lounge. The students did a cost-benefit analysis of several invasive...

Student Senate secures Wi-Fi for shuttle

Joe Ballard, News Editor December 9, 2014

The Madison College Student Senate is working to improve the campus experience for everyone. To that end, the Student Senate will work with school administrators to ensure that student concerns are taken...

Defy diabetes, the No. 7 killer of Americans

Jessica Keophilavanh, Staff Writer December 9, 2014

Heart disease and cancer come to mind when American mortality is discussed, but there’s another killer claiming more lives each year than AIDS and breast cancer combined. Diabetes diagnoses have risen...

Employee benefit plan accepts same-sex couples

Alison Malek, Staff Writer December 9, 2014

In October of this year, the Wisconsin Supreme court recognized same-sex marriages as legal and equal to opposite-sex marriages. Starting Dec. 1, Madison College offered a special benefits plan enrollment...

Shop locally to support your community

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief December 9, 2014

As the temperatures dip and the windshields begin to frost, Madisonians know what’s coming. Shorts and sandals are now stored beneath beds, and woolen long-johns suddenly reappear on our significant...

Stop in the library to brighten your day

Matthew Coan, Librarian December 9, 2014

For some, this is a dark time of year. Daylight savings time has ended, the days are short and the nights are extra inky. Others recognize that, despite the cold and the narrow angle of the sun’s...

Coffee and other convenience items are available at the new Grab N Go store at West Campus.

Students gain experience in Grab ‘N’ Go

Alison Malek, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

West Campus now offers the Wolfpack Grab ‘N’ Go, a convenience store for students to get what they need and still get to class on time. The Business Organization and Management class has a lot to do...

Lego robots, children fill Redsten Gymnasium

Brendt Glaunert, Broadcast Editor November 26, 2014

Aspiring engineers from all over Wisconsin gathered recently to compete in Madison College’s annual Lego robotics event. The competition started with the competitors, ages 8-14, enduring a series...

Madison mayoral race already gearing up

Kiley Swenson, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

The election for Madison’s next mayor isn’t until April, but candidates have already started campaigning. The primary will be held in February and pits current mayor Paul Soglin against alderman...

Mentor Center offers space for freelance teachers

Onawa Powell, Staff Writer November 26, 2014

Many people go to school to get on a track: they go in to get a degree in order to get a good job so they can make good money. This track for many however, doesn’t necessarily include enjoying the...

Sponsors needed for Santa’s Wish List

Joe Ballard, News Editor November 26, 2014

The Madison College Santa’s Wish List program needs sponsors to help spread cheer this holiday season. The program helps low income Madison College students provide gifts for their children. The Volunteer...

There are many reasons to show gratitude

Virginia Bryan, Librarian November 26, 2014

Grat·i·tude, noun: a feeling of appreciation or thanks. Synonyms: appreciation, appreciativeness, gratefulness, thanks, thankfulness. When I tell people I’m a librarian the reaction is almost...

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