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U.S. Rep Mark Pocan speaks to the Student Senate and other students during a visit to Madison College’s Truax Campus on Jan. 23. The event was called “Leader to Future Leaders,” and was intended to bring student leaders and other students together for Pocan to share his experiences and advice with them.

Rep. Mark Pocan shares views during talk at Madison College

Onawa Powell, Copy Editor February 6, 2014

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan came to the latest Student Senate assembly meeting to speak to students and the senate about leadership development and issues that follow students throughout their college tenure. The...

Students participate in a forum held at the Truax Campus on Jan. 29 to consider how best to define diversity at Madison College.

College students, staff create shared definition of diversity

Tyler Richter, Staff Writer February 6, 2014

Diversity is a broad term that can mean different things to different people. The college set up an informational session recently at Truax to set confines to a definition that will be used in a definition...

Tax service available on campus for students

Jason Millis, Staff Writer February 6, 2014

After the first of the year hits, it is natural for people to think of that day in the middle of April when that sometimes dreaded paperwork is due. On April 15, taxes are due and everyone has an obligation...

Off the Shelf: Print Smart campaign limits waste

Cristina Springfield, Librarian February 6, 2014

Madison College students reduced their printing by more than half between the Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 semesters as a part of the Print Smart campaign. This translates to significant environmental...

Campus Updates for Feb. 5

Clarion staff February 6, 2014

Professional Development Workshop The Executive Leadership Team will hold their Professional Development Workshop on Feb. 6 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in room C1435 at Truax. During the workshop, communication,...

Public Safety report for Feb. 5

Sgt. Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Leader February 6, 2014

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 past month. On Dec. 31,...

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits with two Madison College instructors during her stop at the college’s Commercial Avenue campus on Friday, Jan. 31.

Baldwin visits Madison College to talk about clean energy plans

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor February 5, 2014

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited her home state of Wisconsin on Jan. 31 and stopped at the Madison College campuses in Fort Atkinson and on Commercial Avenue in Madison. During her stop at the Commercial...

Students on the service trip assisted with a variety of pets, including birds and pot-bellied pigs.

Vet Tech trip helps sanctuary over winter break

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor February 5, 2014

What did you do during your winter break? Visit family, perhaps or open some presents or eat too much chocolate? Maybe you played way too many video games or read a book. Inevitably, some of us had more...

Kristin Zeier speaks at an event at the Truax campus.

Zeier helps to lead two important Senate initiatives

Nicole Mounts, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

Being part of an organization can be an intimidating experience, especially for those who are already juggling a lot in their personal life in addition to the load of classwork. However, being part of...

Mark Pocan

Student Senate will welcome U.S. Rep. Pocan

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor January 22, 2014

Mark Pocan, now a U.S. representative, is coming to the Truax campus to attend the next Student Senate assembly meeting. The meeting this Thursday, Jan. 23, will take place in the Student Lounge due...

Student Senate has variety of plans for this semester

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor January 22, 2014

As the new semester commences, Student Senate is pushing some new initiatives and continuing on some old ones. One of the biggest initiatives the senate has been working on is how it shares information...

Carlos Aguilar

Graduate overcomes challenges of cerebral palsy

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor January 22, 2014

College is a grind for most students who choose to go onto higher education. But each individual may have issues whether it be with health, family or a job, particularly at a two-year college. Many people...

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