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Public Safety report for Jan. 22

January 22, 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...

Public Safety officer Joseph Steffan on his rounds of the Truax campus wearing a taser on his left hip.

Taser resolution passed by board

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor January 22, 2014

The resolution for allowing full-time Public Safety at the college to carry Tasers was passed this month and full-timers started to carry them on campus prior to the first day of classes. The resolution...

Madison College student Heather Serfoss works during an Auto Collision program course.

Student shifts gears to find career she loves

Jessica Keophilovanh, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

Heather Serfoss said when she first considered going back to school, she wasn’t sure about the idea. She pictured the ever-taxing moments of motivating yourself to continue to pursue an education while...

A hero passes: Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

Kait Vosswinkel, Special to The Clarion December 11, 2013

South Africa lost, in President Jacob Zuma’s words, “its greatest son” on Dec. 5, when Nelson Mandela passed away at 95. President Zuma’s strong words illustrated Mandela’s global impact as...

At a recent World Students Association meeting, Rafael Guenoun, treasurer of the club, and Justin Chan, vice president, speak with fellow members of the club.

World Student Association unites students from many backgrounds

Karen Cass, Opinion Editor December 11, 2013

The World Student Association allows for students, both local and those with an international background, to socialize and participate in cultural events on campus. “Every student is an unique ambassador...

Event promotes financial literacy

Ryan Spoehr, News editor December 11, 2013

Recently at Truax, Phi Theta Kappa, the school’s honor society, put on “Credit and Credit Score: So What’s the Big Deal?” in collaboration with the Volunteer Center. The event was meant to promote...

Off the Shelf: Holiday happiness all year round

Renee Anhalt, Librarian December 11, 2013

In 1621, the colonists and Native Americans shared in a feast celebrating their first harvest. This tradition of giving thanks and extending gratitude is repeated each year when we take time out in late...

Campus Updates for Dec. 11

Clarion staff report December 11, 2013

College closed during winter break From Dec. 24-Jan. 1, the college is closed. There will be no classes. The school will reopen on Jan. 2. The spring term will begin on Jan. 13. Food service adjusts...

Public Safety Director Jim Bottoni holds the type of taser he would like officers to carry.

Public Safety to propose arming officers with Tasers

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor December 11, 2013

At the Madison College District Board meeting later tonight (Dec. 11), Public Safety will give a presentation on the potential deployment of Tasers to full-time officers. Public Safety is proposing...

Madison College counselor Rocio Martinez leads a Women of Color Scholars meeting on Dec. 6.

Women of Color Scholars Program develops future leaders

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Staff Writer December 11, 2013

When the idea was proposed to begin an academic program for women of color at Madison College, counselor Rocio Martinez knew she did not want the name to include the word “minority.” To her, the word...

Bullying Hurts Everyone

Harassment takes many forms, occurs in all environments

Onawa Powell, Staff writer November 20, 2013

Bullying is often associated with high school, middle school and elementary school. In these places, bullying is a big issue that is addressed heavily. Beyond high school, bullying is not regarded as very...

confiscated weapons

Staying safe and sound

Natalie Sowl, Graphic Designer November 20, 2013

Madison College offers opportunities for students to learn, connect, and grow. Between classes, events, speeches and hypnosis acts, there’s a lot going at the Truax campus.  But behind the scenes, it’s...

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