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Madison College Culinary Program Director Mike Stark speaks to students in Truax's gourmet kitchen on April 2, 2013.

Culinary program relocating to downtown campus, building plans change.

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2013

It is midday and Truax’s cafeteria kitchen is buzzing with the clinking of hot pans and sharp objects. Voices and the traffic of food preparation compete for attention. The cafeteria staff and the culinary...

Spring Break: Solutions for students unable to get out of town

Spring Break: Solutions for students unable to get out of town

Michael Klein, News Editor March 20, 2013

The time-honored tradition of Spring Break is one of the most anticipated parts of the school year. Unfortunately, most cannot afford the ideal trip to Cancun and are stuck in Midwest with little nothing...

Unity Park and sculpture to premiere in April at Truax

Kim Johnson-Bair, Staff Writer March 20, 2013

Madison College’s Bob Corbett has been an architect for the last 10 years. He calls his recent collaborative project, a “labor of love.” Corbett, along with a group of students and past graduates...

Reverse transfer agreement opens options for students

Ryan Spoehr, Copy Editor March 20, 2013

Madison College students who transfer to UW-Madison before earning enough credits for an associate degree now have a new avenue for completing it. Thanks to a “reverse transfer” agreement between...

Provost Terry Webb counters enrollment and budget planning critics

Michael Klein, News Editor March 20, 2013

Recent media coverage has been critical of Madison College’s declining enrollment figures. The numbers haven’t matched the school’s own projections and will likely result in budget cuts. This news...

Muslim Student Association holds Hijab Day at Truax

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia Editor March 20, 2013

Choosing from a table full of multi-colored headscarves, Tracey Koppen wrapped a red and blue patterned one over her head. She took a few steps around the Truax cafeteria, slightly loosening the scarf...

Public Safety

Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Team Leader March 20, 2013

What’s happening?   Public Safety officers respond to many calls for service. However we would like to keep the college community informed.  Here are some of the notable incidents this month. On...

Off the shelf: Madison College libraries

Renee Anhalt and Cristina Springfield, Madison College Librarians March 20, 2013

The new software will eventually lead to some major printing enhancements for students, including wireless printing from laptops and many mobile devices. By making students more aware of their printing,...

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff March 20, 2013

Massage Clinic open to students The Therapeutic Massage Clinic is accepting appointments March 20 to May 15. The student clinic is open Tuesday through Thursday and only costs $30 for a full hour session....

Karen Kakou, student from Ivory Coast, to compete in Miss Africa USA

Brianna Roberts, Staff Writer March 6, 2013

For international Madison College student Karen Kakou, tackling humanitarian work is not only a passion of hers, but also a lifelong mission. In 2009 at age 21, Kakou made the journey from Ivory Coast,...

Paralegal post-bac program exposes students to the legal field

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia editor March 6, 2013

(Part 2 in a series about Madison College's post-baccalaureate programs) The first article of this series looked at the biotechnology post-baccalaureate program as a conduit to accessible skills that...

Swap parties offer affordable alternative to clothes shopping

Lea Landwehr, Staff Writer March 6, 2013

Easily the best part of a recession is the proliferation of a little event known as a swap party. The three functions of these gatherings are to allow people to shop without spending a cent, to socialize...

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