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Actor Kal Penn addresses students to rally at UW-Madison campus.

Kal Penn visits UW-Madison campus in effort to energize students for Barack Obama

Jennifer johnson, Staff Writer September 25, 2012

Kal Penn, actor and co-chair of President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, spoke Sept. 14 at UW-Madison. Penn traveled to universities throughout Wisconsin Sept. 14-15 as part of an effort by the...

On the streets, out of harm

Ellen LaLuzerne, Staff Writer September 12, 2012

Most people learn to ride bicycles as small children through trial and error and with support from family or friends. Few have had any formal lessons on the best way to ride a bike or have had any training...

Behind the scenes: Madison College students experience the Democratic National Convention

Jennifer Johnson, Staff Writer September 12, 2012

Everyone had the chance to watch the Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention on television in recent weeks. Four of us from Madison College were among the fortunate few who...

Veteran Jose Velazquez meets regularly with a counselor at the clinic for progress.

Students get readjusted with help of clinic for veterans

Sarah Weatherbee, Staff Writer September 12, 2012

When Madison College student Jose Velazquez came home from his second tour in Iraq, he thought everything was fine. As time passed, he found himself retreating and not talking to friends and family as...

Departments work together to create a new salon at Truax

Departments work together to create a new salon at Truax

Jason Cuevas, News editor September 12, 2012

Many students feel the need to have a fresh look and good style for the beginning of the school year; now they will not have to go far to look their best. The Truax campus is home to a new salon in...

Exploring food options while tight on cash

Michael Patton, Staff Writer September 12, 2012

Sustaining a relatively dignified quality of life that on just a few dollars per day can be a challenge. A recent week-long exploration of daily spending habits involved with living on a 2000-calorie daily...

Campus Updates for Sept. 12

Clarion staff report September 12, 2012

Save your pop tops Students for change club is saving can tops (soda, soup, cat and dog food) for the Ronald McDonald House in Madison. Please leave the tabs in the milk jugs located on top of the microwaves...

Public Safety report for Sept. 12

Sgt. Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Team Leader September 12, 2012

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. Public Safety Officers responded...

Good grub

Madison College Truax opens healthy cafe in cafeteria

Jacob Ennis, Managing editor August 24, 2012

Pizza has been moved to the WolfPack Den to make room for a “healthy cafe” at the Truax campus. There’s sushi in the back and healthy snacks at the checkout line. Organic and gluten-free foods are...

New food, machines being brought to Madison College campuses

Jacob Ennis, Managing editor August 24, 2012

Sandwiches with fresh bread will soon be in the vending machines. With options like salads and tuna salad sandwiches low in fat and sodium, Madison College students and faculty will be able to eat right...

College finalizes rebranding effort with domain change

Jason Cuevas, News editor August 24, 2012

MATC is out, and Madison College is in. The school’s name rebranding has now advanced to the school’s domain and e-mail officially changing to madisoncollege.edu. Students and faculty should be...

State Street cabs may become less frequent

Michael Patton, Clarion staff August 24, 2012

An ordinance initiated by Mayor Paul Soglin, Alder Mike Verveer and Bridget Maniaci may change the way local’s get home from State Street. On August 7, the Common Council met to amend current Madison...

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