Public Safety
February 27, 2018
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Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some of the notable incidents from the past couple weeks: On Feb. 7, Public Safety received a harassment complaint at the Truax campus. One student began harassing...
Determined to succeed
Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
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Angelique Camp stands tall dressed in black short-shorts, a tank top and helmet as she talks to a teammate outside the roller derby changing room. Her confident smile is highlighted by her black lipstick, and her face is adorned by hot pink war paint. Camp was preparing for battle as a member...
Black and Brilliant event hopes to inspire students, staff
Melyna Acosta, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
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With the goal to educate students and faculty, the Black Student Union and United Common Ground hosted “Black and Brilliant: Black Participation in the Political Process” on Feb. 8 as Madison College continues to commemorate Black History Month. The event was an open invitation to any and all...
Off The Shelf: Stay on target for academic success
Gail Powers-Schaub, Librarian
February 13, 2018
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Tutoring services are provided to Madison College students through the walk-in service at Student Achievement Center. The center provides additional support for core concepts, homework, and tests in a credit level course. Tutors work with students to identify stumbling blocks in the learning process...
Student satisfaction survey to begin on Feb. 19
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018
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Madison College students will soon be able to voice their opinions about life on campus with the biannual Student Satisfaction Inventory. “It tries to touch upon every aspect of student life at this college,” explains Steven Ansorge, a student representative for the survey. There is a large...
Now is the time to look for your summer internship
Alison Malek, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
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An internship is an opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in their area of study. The student will gain relevant knowledge and skills required for their success in the career field they wish to enter. Internships tend to be short, usually only a 2-6 month duration and can be paid or unpaid. A...
Public Safety
February 13, 2018
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Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some of the notable incidents from the past couple weeks: On Jan. 23, officers responded to a disturbance involving a battery at the Truax campus where a female struck a male....
Student Senator strives to help other transgender students
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018
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Growing up as a transgender man, Shawn Padley had difficulty finding role models that he could look up to. As a member of an often under represented community, Padley had to work to find successful transgender individuals. Once he did, it helped him realize his own potential. “That showed me...
Grant sparks innovation
Jessica Deegan, News Editor
February 13, 2018
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Madison College’s welding program received their first innovation grant, and is now exploring various ways to introduce robotic welding into their curriculum. Although robotic welding has always been around, it hasn’t always been a noticeable piece within the employers in the Madison College district....
Photographer helps preserve natural beauty (Faculty Profile: Mario Quintana)
Matt Dippong, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
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For Mario Quintana, a picture is worth much more than a thousand words. As the Madison College’s Photography Program Director, Quintana’s camerawork in nature has made a difference for several local and national conservation organizations. Quintana has worked locally for Patrick Marsh Conservancy,...
Black History Month teaches many lessons
Lucy Smith, Managing Editor
January 30, 2018
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At its official inception in 1976, Black History month was meant to honor the “too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans,” according to Gerald Ford, the president who officially recognized Black History Month. But throughout time, it has taken on an extra meaning – for many, Black...
Group to help assault survivors find healing
Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2018
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A support group for survivors of sexual assault is being created on the Madison College campus. The group “is designed for anyone who has been impacted by sexual violence at any point in their life,” explained Annette Haas, Madison College’s campus counselor from the Rape Crisis Center and organizer...
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