News Archives - Page 151 of 160

Volunteer Center helps provide students’ kids with presents through ‘Santa’s Wish List’ program

Heidi Adams, Clarion Managing Editor • November 23, 2011

The name “Santa” conjures up thoughts of magic and fantasy. For some, a visit from Santa isn’t financially possible. Thankfully, the Volunteer Center at Madison College has stepped in to try and...

Cabin for sale

Ashley Salmon, Clarion News Editor • November 23, 2011

Every year, Madison Area Technical College’s Construction and Remodeling students build a cabin as part of their curriculum. These cabins are usually about 750 sq. ft. and are sold for just the cost...

Subcommittee reviews landlord’s Halloween policies

Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Staff Writer • November 23, 2011

In their monthly meeting on Nov. 10, Madison’s housing subcommittee of landlord and tenant issues brought Halloween to the table. The subcommittee invited Madison Property Management (MPM) to speak...

Construction project moves forward

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief • November 23, 2011

The construction project throughout the district moves on as the Master Plan continues to unfold. Construction on the “Gateway” is set to start soon and shuttle services have now been added. ...

Instructor recognized again for community service

Ashley Salmon, Clarion News Editor • November 14, 2011

When the River Food Pantry first began, Andy Czerkas and his wife Jenny assumed that they would serve 100 families each week. In reality, approximately 600 families come in each week to take advantage...

College Democrats Organize For Walker Recalls

Morgan Engels, Clarion Staff Writer • November 11, 2011

As the official start date for the Governor Walker recall efforts draws nearer, the Madison College Democrats held their first meeting of the year to discuss their course of action in the historic recalls. At...

Madison College west shuttle gets last chance

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief • November 8, 2011

After an unsuccessful first attempt at a West campus shuttle service, Student Senate and the Student Activities Board approved another attempt at providing the shuttle. The service will be provided...

occupy

Morgan Engels, Clarion Staff Writer • November 8, 2011

As the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations continue to inspire similar demonstrations throughout the world, the Madison Area Technical College Student Senate moves forward with plans to launch Occupy Madison...

Animal adoptions; more than cats, dogs and rabbits

Ashley Salmon, Clarion News Editor • November 8, 2011

*Editor's note: Earlier this month, The Clarion ran a story featuring the Veterinary Tech program on campus. It was erroneously stated that there are 70 species on campus when it should have stated 70...

The veteran beside you

Fran Wiedenhoeft, Clarion Staff Writer • November 8, 2011

Of 16,610 Madison Area Technical College students, 777 are veterans. Look around in your classes. Of 20-25 students, one of your classmates is probably a veteran. Tina Stockton, Madison College’s...

Shorts bring awareness of meningitis to campus

Jason Cuevas, Clarion Staff Writer • November 8, 2011

University of Wisconsin student Eddy Bailey was a strong 6’4” and 240 pounds 20-year-old young man. On Nov. 11, 2002 he complained about having a fever, took some NyQuil, and went to bed. At 8:02 a.m....

NO TECH DAY, 60 students sign up for the challenge

Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Copy Editor • November 8, 2011

We’ve all seen the phenomenal changes rocking our world in the past few decades. Things that only existed on Star Trek are now mundane details of everyday life. Teleportation isn’t possible yet, but...