The Clarion

Public Safety report for March 5

Joe Steffen, Public Safety Officer March 10, 2014

What’s happening?   Public Safety officers respond to many calls for service and we enjoy communicating our activities to the college community. Here are some of the notable incidents from this...

Madison College student Iryna Petruniak is a native of Ukraine and is concerned about her family members who still live there.

Political turmoil in home nation worries student

Betsy Osterberger, Copy Editor March 6, 2014

Iryna Petruniak has been having trouble sleeping lately. While, for other students, a lack of sleep may come from school-related stress, work responsibilities or household tasks, Petruniak’s worries...

On the outside she is a fierce competitor for the Reservoir Dolls, a Mad Rollin’ Dolls roller derby league team. She likes to play hard, she likes to win and most of all she likes competition. On the inside she is Marissa Rosen, a mother of two and a chemistry instructor

Instructor goes from Bunsen Burner to Dutch Oven

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Social Media Editor March 6, 2014

She laces up her black, quad skates over a pair of rainbow-striped socks. The name “Dutch Oven” appears in sparkly, silver letters on the side of her helmet. Strapped to her legs are two, black kneepads....

Regional Health and Human Services Director Kathleen Falk, left, and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan spoke about the Affordable Care Act during a recent visit to Madison College.

Falk, Pocan visit to talk about health insurance

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer March 6, 2014

With the March 31 deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act approaching, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan and regional health and human services director Kathleen Falk recently visited the Truax Health Education...

Clarion staff members, from left, Ryan Spoehr, Natalie Connors, Jacobe Ennis, Robin Gee and Ken Xiong show awards the group received at the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest Collegiate Journalism Conference on Feb. 9.

The Clarion wins 5 awards at media convention

Clarion staff report February 19, 2014

The Clarion received five awards at the annual Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest Journalism Convention in Minneapolis on Feb. 7-9. Madison College’s student newspaper won first place...

Biennial survey helps students voice opinions of the college

Elizabeth Osterberger, Staff Writer February 19, 2014

Degree-credit students will have the opportunity to provide insight into areas of student satisfaction, strategic planning and student services at the college. Between Monday, Feb. 24 to Monday, March...

College creates new mission statement

February 19, 2014

The college has developed and now approved a new mission statement. It was approved by the District Board during their January meeting. This was phase one of their strategic planning process to carry out...

Writer’s Life series returns with poetry panel

Robin Gee, Graphic Designer February 19, 2014

Publishing work for the first time can be a daunting task for young poets. As a part of the Writer’s Life lecture series, four published poets from the Madison area will be available to share their experiences...

Student Activities Board oversees budgets for campus organizations

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor February 19, 2014

As students walk through the hallways at the college, many may not be aware of the governing bodies that are a part of the institution. One entity, the Student Activities Board, is a collection of student...

GSA: Creating a safe place for all genders and sexualities

Onawa Powell, Copy editor February 19, 2014

A warm, welcoming place exists for everyone here at Madison College. The Gender and Sexuality Alliance, also known as GSA, presents an avenue for people to come together with no restrictions in regards...

Newest Student Senator is Isaac Brown

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor February 19, 2014

With people leaving, there have been positions opening up on the Student Senate. One position was filled at a recent senate meeting. Isaac Brown, a liberal arts student, was sworn into the Student Senate...

Campus Updates for Feb. 19

February 19, 2014

Congressman Pocan to return to Truax Campus for presentation This Friday, Feb. 21, U.S. congressman Mark Pocan will make his second appearance at Madison College. He will be appearing with Kathleen Falk,...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
News