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Support for Wiser Older Workers

Support for Wiser Older Workers

Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Copy Editor October 12, 2011

With unemployment at nine percent, the job market has become ruthlessly competitive. Adults that have lost their jobs because of economic cutbacks are being thrown back into the race at a very difficult...

New clubs focus on sustainability, physics and ceramics

Brittany Durst, Clarion Office Manager October 12, 2011

Three new clubs were added to the list of extracurriculars this year at Madison Area Technical College - the Sustainability, Physics and Clay Club. These clubs accommodate students who are looking for...

Madison College ground breaking ceremony on Sept. 21, 2011

AN EYE TO THE FUTURE

Ashley Salmon, Clarion News Editor September 28, 2011

The year of history for the college officially started with a groundbreaking ceremony that also acted as 100th anniversary celebration on Sept. 21. “It’s a celebration of the past 100 years and...

Instructor finds hope, inspiration in Afghanistan

Instructor finds hope, inspiration in Afghanistan

Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Copy Editor September 28, 2011

Afghanistan is a caricature in many American minds. Images of war and terror are flung across TV screens across the nation, and horror stories spread like wildfire. However, Amy Minett has a very different...

New law doesn’t allow technical college IDs for voting

New law doesn’t allow technical college IDs for voting

Nicole Kuczynski, Clarion Staff Writer September 28, 2011

Some students may be disappointed come the next primary when they try to use their student IDs to vote and are denied. On Sept. 12, the Government Accountability Board gathered for a public meeting...

Student Ambassadors help with snack drive for child care center

Student Ambassadors help with snack drive for child care center

Heidi Adams, Clarion Managing Editor September 28, 2011

The Student Ambassadors started a snack drive to help reduce the impact of the budget cuts on the child care center. They have a schedule of what to donate, but all donations will be accepted any time. Jodi...

National Denim Day supports breast cancer awareness

National Denim Day supports breast cancer awareness

Ashley Salmon, Clarion News Editor September 28, 2011

Every year since 1996, Lee National Denim Day has raised millions of dollars to support breast cancer research. Madison Area Technical College prides itself for being one of the top 100 fundraisers in...

STUDENT SENATE ELECTIONS September 28th- October 4th

The News Writing and Reporting class led by Natasha Kassulke prepared profiles of the Student Senate candidates and current officers based on the questions below. 1. What do you think the role of the...

Unity walk

Unity walk

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief September 14, 2011

Ten years to the day after one of the most tragic and horrific moments of this country's history took place, the Volunteer Center organized a "Unity Walk" to help raise money for the Twin Towers Orphan...

Cuts impact child care nutrition program

Cuts impact child care nutrition program

Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Copy Editor September 14, 2011

Politics in Wisconsin have made international news over the past few months. The financial battle over budget cuts has had far-reaching consequences affecting each of our citizens. Unfortunately, deep...

Public Safety adds bike patrol with donation from Trek

Public Safety adds bike patrol with donation from Trek

Jacob Ennis, Clarion Copy Editor September 14, 2011

Increased response time and no fuel costs are two major highlights of the new bike patrol program implemented at Madison College this year. Started during the summer semester, two Trek bikes operated by...

Committed to success

Committed to success

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief September 14, 2011

Phi Theta Kappa recently held a Commit to Completion Signing Day at Truax. Their keynote speaker was Joe Parisi, Dane County executive. He spoke to a crowd on September 6 to emphasize the importance for...

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