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Madison College Libraries: Presenting National Library Week photo contest

Virginia Bryan, Librarian March 6, 2013

With the ubiquity of social media, digital cameras, tablets and camera phones, these days it seems there’s scarcely a moment of our lives that can’t be captured and shared with the world in the blink...

Public Safety

Joseph Steffen, Crime Prevention Team Leader March 6, 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...

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff March 6, 2013

No Class March 12  Because of March 12 convocation, no classes will be held at any campuses. Non-Truax buildings may be closed. Students planning to attend can call (608-246-6646 or check the college’s...

By the time one reaches college level it is common knowledge that sugary drinks should be consumed in moderation.

Students test acidity of popular beverages

Shia Aaron Lloyd Fisher, Copy editor March 6, 2013

By the time one reaches college level it is common knowledge that sugary drinks should be consumed in moderation. While it may be common for a dental hygienist to have a patient suffering the tooth decay...

Dean Rick Raemisch speaks during the grand opening of the Protective Services building.

Truax’s new Protective Services building opens, expands programs, including fire safety

Jacob Ennis, Managing Editor March 6, 2013

With everything under one roof in the new Protective Services building, students and instructors can make it to their next class without having to drive across town. The $14.2 million building already...

A Writer’s Life: Panel Explores Journalism through Political Writing

K. Johnson-Bair, Clarion staff writer March 4, 2013

Madison College held the first 2013 lecture of A Writer’s Life series on Feb. 7.An impressive panel of local reporters and journalists spoke at length to a well-attended group of journalism students...

Snowshoeing helps students gain skills, work together

Sylvia Lim, Staff writer February 20, 2013

The winter cold is no reason to crawl into bed and do nothing. Many winter activities are offered to Madison College students. On Feb. 10, the Student Life Office combined snowshoeing with a fascinating...

Biotech post-bac provides laboratory skills to students with bachelor’s degrees

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia editor February 20, 2013

(Part 1 in a series about Madison College's post-baccalaureate programs) At first glance Charles Goehring and Samantha Thompson seem vastly separated, both by age and life experience. Two years ago,...

Students reflect on newer opportunities available at Protective Services building

Angie Danielski, Staff Writer February 20, 2013

With classes underway at Madison College, students reflect on the new Protective Services Building. The general consensus with students is that the building is a vast improvement over previous spaces. “It’s...

Report shows new trends for student loans

Ellen La Luzerne, Staff writer February 20, 2013

According to a recent report from the Institute for One Wisconsin, the average college graduate will face student loan debt payments of $388 for the next 18 to 22 years. This reflects the trillion-dollar...

Instructor gives students a view of passing asteroid

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia editor February 20, 2013

Astronomy instructor Dixie Burns brought outer space to the classroom on Feb. 15. Students watched NASA’s live stream of asteroid 2012 DA14 as it flew past Earth at 1:25 p.m. CST. The asteroid measured...

Campus Updates: Bad love poems and more

Clarion staff report February 20, 2013

Bad Love Poem Winners The Yahara Journal is happy to announce the winners of its “Bad Love Poem” contest. Winners were selected randomly from the 91 entries received. They were: Jessica Owen,...

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