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Campus Updates

Clarion staff June 28, 2011

New Partnership Fusion Science Theater and Truax campus present “That’s the way the Ball Bounces” and “The Burning Question” on April 30 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Studio Theater Room 206....

President’s Message: Some encouraging news for Madison College graduates

Dr. Bettsey Barhorst, Madison College President June 28, 2011

Our spring Commencement is coming up fast. It’s a special time of the year for our students and their families – filled with excitement, pride, and achievement. And while graduation is a time to...

Off the Shelf: Library writing contest winner announced

Library Staff June 28, 2011

Madison College Libraries’ Second Annual National Library Week Student Essay Contest elicited some terrific responses.  It is both gratifying and encouraging to read stories about the impact the libraries’...

Next Generation Nepal founder and “Little Princes” author Conor Grennan with teens at NGN's Karnali House in Kathmandu, Nepal, holding an advance copy of "Little Princes."

Nonprofit reunites families in Nepal

Cristalyne Bell, Editor in Chief June 28, 2011

An entire generation, tens of thousands of children, vanished after a decade of war in Nepal. Some were taken by Maoist rebels and forced to take up arms against the king before they had even reached puberty....

This is an artist's rendition of the proposed Peace Park.

Students approve plan for a Peace Park

Ryan Spoehr, News editor June 28, 2011

The proposed social area deemed the “Peace Park” has been officially integrated into future construction plans for the Truax campus. At the April 15 Student Activities Board (SAB) meeting, funding...

Students present a budget request to the Student Activities Board.

High price tag of WISPIRG leads to ‘nay’ vote

Ryan Spoehr, News editor June 28, 2011

After more than two hours of intense debate, the Student Activities Board voted down a proposed allocation of $72,772 to the Wisconsin Public Interest and Research Group (WISPIRG). The decision likely...

College advocates for less regulation

Cristalyne Bell, Editor in Chief June 28, 2011

Leaders at Madison Area Technical College say they are looking for ways to save money and make the college more responsive to the needs of the community. They believe one way to do this would be to gain...

Illustration of Bucky Badger excluding other UW schools from his tree house.

New Badger Partnership still sparking debates

Sarah Blaskey, Managing Editor June 28, 2011

A highly controversial part of the governor’s biennial budget proposal, the New Badger Partnership, would allow University of Wisconsin-Madison more flexibility in certain areas such as tuition, financial...

Assembling the wave of resistance in Wisconsin

Ryan Spoehr & Sarah Blaskey, Clarion staff April 13, 2011

It is the end of the big rallies at the capitol. The occupation has long since been dismantled. But that doesn’t mean that the fight is over according to Ben Manski, a faculty member at Madison Area...

Senate elections around the corner

Sarah Blaskey, Managing Editor April 13, 2011

Student senate elections are just around the corner and this year we are looking at a significant turn over in our representatives.  Senators are supposed to be the voice of students at Madison College...

Movie, shoe recycling celebrate Earth Day

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor April 13, 2011

Earth Day may come once a year, but this year the opportunity is there to celebrate it twice. Earth Day events at the college are being pushed up to April 19 to accommodate the Good Friday holiday. Madison...

Patients’ families will have a place to call home in Middleton

Cristalyne Bell, Editor in Chief April 13, 2011

On slow days in the cafeteria, it is not out of place to see 52-year-old Rose Clearmont dancing to the radio playing in the background while she works as a cashier. Her cheery smile and friendly conversation...

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