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Group gathers at Wisconsin Transgender Health Summit.

Wisconsin Transgender Health Summit held at Fitchburg Public Library

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief May 12, 2015

Awareness and action continue to snowball around trans rights. Bruce Jenner gave their last interview prior to transitioning in April and more people than ever before say they know a trans person. The...

Capitol Lakes DragonFest supports cancer survivors

David Feyen, Staff Writer May 12, 2015

  Do you know someone who has or had cancer? Cancer has affected people from all walks of life. It really doesn’t matter if you live the healthiest lifestyle; there is still a chance you could...

Amanda Love elected Madison College senate president

Tannen Todd, Staff Writer May 12, 2015

A total of 12 newly elected Student Senators will soon be inducted for the 2015-16 school year. With terms beginning in the summer, new senators and executive members are already being introduced to the...

Tyler Desjardins works on one of the many bikes brought in for the Student Senate’s semi-annual Bike Clinic at the Truax Campus on April 30.

Student Senate’s bike clinic offers variety of services

Tannen Todd, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

The eighth semi-annual Madison College Bike Clinic came to an end Wednesday, serving just under 50 students and their bikes in time for summer.   Providing a variety of services, from replacing rusty...

Students work out in the Madison College Fitness Center on the Truax campus on May 4. The center will be closed through August as it undergoes a second phase of renovations to make the space more safe, user-friendly and efficient.

Next step for the college’s fitness center

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor May 11, 2015

With finals approaching, stress levels reaching record highs and thoughts of summer plans begin, many are hitting the gym to relieve stress and anxiety or to work on getting ready for swimsuit season. However,...

The Outstanding Student Club of the Year was the Asian American Student Association.

Student groups, advisors honored at banquet

Clarion staff report May 11, 2015

As she opened the annual Celebration of Student Success Awards Banquet, Executive Leadership Team member Jessica Keophilavanh introduced the theme of this year’s celebration. “We want to honor those...

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks at an Earth Day event at the Monona Terrace.

Earth Day with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor May 11, 2015

“Hard science, Tough Choices: Shaping the Future on a rapidly changing planet” was the theme of the ninth annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference hosted at the Monona Terrace April 20. Over 50...

On April 16, board certified sexologist Dr. Justine Shuey came to enlighten students on the (not) so mysterious nature of human sexuality.

Sex Education, Madison College style

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief April 24, 2015

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and there have been multiple opportunities for education around campus. On April 22, The Madison College Sociology Department is hosting a screening of the documentary...

PTSD: The wounds we can’t see

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor April 24, 2015

One night near the town of Kingston Australia, military veteran Nicholas Hodge walked onto a deserted road. After laying in the middle of the white dividing line, 37-year-old Hodge placed his ID on his...

Massage clinic helps soothe stressed students

Daniel Dieterich, Staff Writer April 24, 2015

When you walk into the therapeutic massage center, you’re greeted by soothing serene sounds that are complemented by perfectly dim lighting. Earthy tones complete the ambiance and atmosphere of the waiting...

N.E.T. Saturday guides students to employment

Isaac Brown, Staff Writer April 24, 2015

On April 18, a sunny Saturday morning, students gathered in the Atrium. Wearing skirts, slacks, and collared shirts, we sat leaning forward, awaiting the nuggets of professional wisdom that will land us...

Earth Day at the library: Use less paper

Dana Ryals, Librarian April 24, 2015

This year for Earth Day, instead of planting a tree or joining a roadside pick-up crew, why not adopt a new, earth-friendly habit? Planting trees and participating in roadside crews are certainly good...

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