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Public Safety Report for March 4

Joe Steffen, Public Safety Officer March 5, 2015

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 Feb. 19, Public...

Off the Shelf: Regional campus libraries

Kris Glodoski Wolf, Librarian March 5, 2015

As you may have heard, the Madison College Libraries have a lot to offer students, staff, and faculty; it is our priority to make the seven library locations throughout the Madison metro and regional campuses...

Really, this isn’t the coldest place in the universe

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor March 5, 2015

The first day of spring may be in two weeks but don’t apply the SPF just yet. The winter chill has its teeth sunk in and it is not letting go. But in comparison to other places, is our neck of the woods...

College hosts Digital Marketing Summit

Alison Malek, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

The Marketing Department at Madison College hosted its first Digital Marketing Summit on Feb. 20. The Goal of the Digital Marketing Summit was to bring together Madison College Marketing program students,...

Pedestrians are urged to be aware of oncoming traffic when using the main crosswalk across Wright Street leading to the Truax campus Gateway.

Enter crosswalks with caution

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor March 5, 2015

Earlier this year, two Madison College students were hit in the crosswalks around the Truax campus. In one incident, the victim suffered a broken leg and had to be transported to the hospital. This...

The Madison College Veterinary Technician program has several pets that are available for adoption, including “Peaches,” an Australian dog.

Playful pets ready for adoption

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor March 5, 2015

Whether you seek companionship for yourself or a loved one, adopting a pet can always help. Madison College offers pet adoption through its Veterinary Technician program. They receive cats, dogs, rats,...

Bryan Woodhouse, dean of Madison College’s School of Business and Applied Arts, talks about the partnership with Cleary Corp. that will allow students who have finished coursework at the company’s Steel Wood University to apply those credits to degree courses.

Articulation agreement signed with Cleary

Clarion Staff Writer February 19, 2015

Officials from Madison College and Cleary Building Corp. signed an articulation agreement on Feb. 12. The “Corporate-to-College” agreement allows employees of the Verona-based company who have finished...

Attending the Best of the Midwest Newspaper Convention were, from left, front row: Marissa Comeau-Kerege, Natalie Connors, Deanna Pierce; back row: Christopher Pinkert, Isaac Brown, and Stuart Benjamin.

Clarion receives 3 awards at Best of Midwest

Clarion staff report February 19, 2015

Three awards were presented to members of The Clarion staff who attended the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest Newspaper Convention in Minneapolis Feb. 6-8. Editor-in-chief Natalie Connors...

Mindful meditation has many benefits

Shannon McCosky, Copy Editor February 19, 2015

Madison College’s employee health and wellness program has launched mindfulness practice groups in three college locations this semester. The group meetings are free and open to anyone who would like...

Student Senate president steps down

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief February 19, 2015

Participating in Student Senate is one of the most direct ways people can get involved and make an impact in their school. Student Senate President Tariq Anjum stepped down this week from his seat, and...

Futuristic technology is already here

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor February 19, 2015

We live in a world where almost every facet of our lives has been improved in some way by science. In the last decade alone, we have seen technology advance by leaps and bounds; spanning from business,...

Academy Awards nominees face questions

Kelley Minica, Librarian February 19, 2015

The Academy Awards are Sunday, Feb. 22. Every year there is some kind of controversy surrounding the nominations. This year’s big issue seems to be the historical accuracy of some of the Best Picture...

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