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The Clarion

The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion

Public Safety Report

Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Team Leader April 13, 2011

What’s happening? Madison College Public Safety Department responds to many calls for service. Accordingly, we would like to keep the college community informed. Here are some of the notable incidents...

President’s Message

Dr. Keith Cornille, Vice President for Student Development April 13, 2011

We’ve been hearing a lot about state budget cuts recently, but what does it all mean for the College and you? In a nutshell, we’re facing a $10.3 million budget shortfall for the 2011-2012 fiscal year....

Library can help you mark Earth Day

Debbie Deakin, Library staff April 13, 2011

The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970.  The founder of this observance, which has since evolved into an annual event of global reach, was Wisconsin’s own Gaylord Nelson. Nelson was...

Off the Shelf: Learn about labor at the library

Kelley Minica, Library Staff March 30, 2011

Have you been asking yourself lately what thousands of sign-carrying people are doing down at the Capitol? What’s all this talk about unions and collective bargaining? What, if anything, does it have...

Students go to Florida, New York for alternative break service project

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor March 30, 2011

Students embarked on a unique experience for their spring break. Two separate student groups went on trips to New York and the Everglades. After applying, attending an interview and then attending a...

Crisis Mode: State legislation causes budget gap for college

Sarah Blaskey, Managing Editor March 30, 2011

Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed biennium budget for 2011-2013 slashes funding for state technical colleges by $35.8 million each year and freezes tax levies at the current dollar amount. This puts significant...

My Story: Fighting racism for the first time

Brenda Gonzalez, Staff writer March 30, 2011

As an immigrant you are bound to experience discrimination. I was just not expecting to face it at such a young age with no defenses to protect me. One elevator ride introduced me to that intolerance. My...

17th District race has student challenging incumbent

Ryan Spoehr, News editor March 30, 2011

In the race for the 17th District for Madison city council, incumbent Joe Clausius is being challenged by Madison Area Technical College student Spencer White. Madison College is near the center of...

How to vote

Clarion staff March 30, 2011

VOTE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 5  Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you have any questions about whether you need to register, the information you need to register, your polling place, or any other concerns...

Economy is primary focus of both mayor candidates

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor March 30, 2011

Dave Cieslewicz and Paul Soglin have found themselves dueling again for the Madison mayoral office as they did in 2003 when Cieslewicz narrowly beat Soglin to become mayor. Now, Cieslewicz is running...

State Supreme Court race takes center stage

Aaron Childers, Staff Writer March 30, 2011

Judge Dave Prosser and JoeAnne Kloppenburg squared off at the University of Wisconsin Law School for a candidate forum sponsored by Wisconsin Public Television on March 25. In Wisconsin, Supreme Court...

Peace Corps has promoted world peace for 50 years

Cristalyne Bell, Editor in Chief March 30, 2011

For 50 years college graduates have chosen to halt their own self-interests and instead contribute to world peace by volunteering in the Peace Corps. Since President John F. Kennedy signed the order establishing...

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