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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...

Public safety report for Nov. 26

Joe Steffen, Public Safety Officer November 26, 2014

What’s happening? 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...

Student Senator A.J. Cifuentes takes a selfie with Gov. Walker

Gov. Walker visits campus after winning re-election

Joe Pruski, News Editor November 12, 2014

Less than 48 hours after his decisive re-election victory on Nov. 4, Gov. Scott Walker visited Madison College’s Ingenuity Center to speak about job growth and worker training. Walker said that he...

Clarion staff members, from left, Joe Pruski, Natalie Connors, Frederic Hewitt and Onawa Powell, show one of the awards the newspaper won at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention.

The Clarion wins 3 national awards

Clarion staff report November 12, 2014

Members of The Clarion staff received three awards at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention held in Philadelphia from Oct. 29-Nov. 2. The Clarion was recognized as an ACP...

MG&E plans fixed cost rate increase

Joe Ballard, News Editor November 12, 2014

Madison resident’s electric bills might be going up at the beginning of the year. Some project that those who will be hit the hardest are low energy users and those who live in apartments. Madison...

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