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The first week of October, Madison College students and staff were heavily sprinkled with tie-dye T-shirts in honor of Denim Days, a fundraiser for breast cancer treatment.

Fighting cancer one t-shirt at a time

Andrea DeBauche, Opinion Editor October 10, 2013

The first week of October, Madison College students and staff were heavily sprinkled with tie-dye T-shirts in honor of Denim Days, a fundraiser for breast cancer treatment. Booths were set up on Truax...

Immigrant hardships emphasis of speaker

Onawa Powell, Staff writer October 10, 2013

Who do you think of when you bite into an apple? Probably not the undocumented immigrant who may have picked it. A recent guest speaker at a United Common Ground event said undocumented immigrants have...

New portable patrol cameras are now being tested by Madison College Public Safety officers. The cameras can be worn on sun glasses, hats or shoulders.

Public Safety: Officers testing out new cameras

Joe Steffen, Public Safety Officer October 10, 2013

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...

Automotive Driveability class

Program helps to train Wisconsin’s automotive technicians of tomorrow

Rafael Guenoun, Staff writer October 10, 2013

Have you had engine problems with your car recently? Have you had any other issues with your vehicle? Did you know there is a class that will bring your car in to take a look at it as a part of their class?...

Phi Theta Kappa helps students learn healthy eating

Fanta Sylla, Staff writer October 10, 2013

Soul music is playing in the background. Students are sitting around tables. It’s Friday, and people are celebrating the end of Phi Theta Kappa’s healthy eating campaign “Keep it Fresh, Keep it Simple.” ...

Dance team to hold tryouts

Nicole Mounts, Staff writer October 10, 2013

The Dance Team is holding tryouts Oct. 15-16. They will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the racquetball court in the fitness center and Friday Oct. 18 from 5-7 p.m. in the auxiliary gym behind the large gym...

Puppy love comes with fair price tag

Olivia Evans, Staff writer October 10, 2013

Dogs offer students many benefits, from companionship to an exercise buddy. But that support comes at a cost and often students don’t realize how high that cost can be until they’ve already adopted...

Jerusha Chucka holds Pablo, a cat that will be up for adoption this fall..

Veterinary technician club runs pet adoption

Karen Cass, Copy Editor October 10, 2013

Just as a photographer waves a stuffed animal to distract a toddler, Madison College Veterinary Technician students dangle fuzzy toys in front of a petite, black feline. The students are trying to capture...

Off the Shelf: Database helps with skills improvement

Jennifer Kasch, Librarian October 10, 2013

Students occasionally ask us librarians about resources we might have to help improve a general skill such as writing, grammar, spelling or reading comprehension. Sure, we have many books that can be checked...

Campus Updates

October 10, 2013

Class registration priority Classes for the spring semester will be posted online Oct. 22. On Nov. 5, new program students will begin to register for classes. Prior to that date, current students can...

Student Senate President Colin Bowden speaks at a recent college event.

For the students from a student

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor October 9, 2013

In recent memory, there has not been a campus address by a Student Senate president here at Madison College. Student Senate President Colin Bowden is set to speak before the Madison College student...

WolfPack Alert

College looks to further improve alert system

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor September 30, 2013

In the aftermath of the recent shutdown and evacuation at the Downtown campus, the college is looking to further improve its communication system and make sure students and staff members know the right...

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