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The Clarion

Changing the way you learn

Changing the way you learn

Ellen La Luzerne, Staff Writer December 4, 2012

Free online classes open to anyone interested in the topic being taught could be in Madison College’s future. A group from the college is looking into offering massive open online courses (MOOCs), but...

Christmas on the rocks

Christmas on the rocks

Evan Kingstad, Staff Writer December 4, 2012

“What do we want, Santas?” “Beer!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” This was the battle cry of a legion of hammered Clauses on Dec. 1 at Santacon 2012. No, it is not the Santa...

Technology professionals and students learn about vital work skills

Sarah Weatherbee, Copy Editor December 3, 2012

Being an IT professional in today’s world requires knowing how to connect technical skills with executive leadership. Kathie Topel, of Chicago-based Impact Insights technology service firm, spoke on...

No waste, no problem

An eco-friendly way to reuse plastic water bottles

Ellie Dahlquist, Opinion Editor November 13, 2012

Water accounts for over 55 percent of the adult human body and is essential for performance of all bodily functions. I [Heart] Water, a collaborative campaign between the Student Activities Board...

Celebrating 100 Years!

George Treviranus, Editor in chief November 13, 2012

The college celebrated its 100-year anniversary on Oct. 26, with a few shows from Fusion-Science Theatre and a demonstration of a variety of learning activities from the college. Funds raised from the...

New photo ID enforcements for students boarding buses

Sarah Weatherbee, Copy Editor November 13, 2012

Students in the Madison area may have noticed this past week that their fare cards alone did not guarantee a ride on the Metro bus. As of Nov. 12, Madison Metro Transit drivers focused on riders who...

Referees congregate near the Lego robot playing field.

BadgerBOTS presents seventh regional annual event

Shia Aaron Lloyd Fisher, Staff Writer November 13, 2012

BadgerBOTs Robotics Corporation celebrated their seventh regional annual First Lego League (FLL) tournament in the Madison College Truax gymnasium on Nov. 10. Attendance was great and excitement was greater. The...

Student Life hosts president cookie sale for Hurricane Sandy relief

Joelle De La Pena, Staff Writer November 13, 2012

In the last few weeks, the major headlines surrounding the media have focused on the presidential election and Hurricane Sandy. With both of these events on so many minds, Madison College decided to give...

A face in Wisconsin’s Electoral College: Fred Risser

Fran Wiedenhoeft, Staff Writer November 13, 2012

The Electoral College is a room full of academic looking people behind desks, right? Who are these people, so pivotal in the most recent elections? In reality, this long standing institution is a process,...

Tutoring options for students available

Jason Cuevas, News Editor October 25, 2012

After starting school many students realize that schoolwork ends up being more demanding than they originally expected. Balancing life and school can be a difficult task and extra help is often needed....

Fast Frights

Costume solutions for those without a sense of planning

Robin Gee, Graphic Designer October 25, 2012

There are those who spend months planning and making Halloween costumes. They are elaborate and well thought out, and the sorts of things that win prizes. Then there are those who cobble together a costume...

Jordan Tway discusses the importance of first impressions on resumes.

Madison College Information Technology Association hosts workshop on landing a job

Sarah Weatherbee, Staff Writer October 25, 2012

Nearly 30 students gathered at the Truax campus Thursday evening, Oct. 18, to get an edge on landing a job during tough times. Madison College Information Technology Association (MITA) hosted this presentation,...

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