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Sandy Thistle is the co-program director of the Madison College Construction and Remodeling program.

Constructing her own path

Jessica Deegan, News Editor January 30, 2018

Due to her fathers military assignments, Sandy Thistle, Co-Program Director of the Madison College Construction and Remolding program, was born in Japan, and lived in Scotland, England, New Jersey and...

Off The Shelf: AFI’s best films available in the library

Off The Shelf: AFI’s best films available in the library

Dana Ryals, Librarian January 30, 2018

Make this year’s new-year resolution to watch all of the best American films. The American Film Institute (AFI), an organization that honors and celebrates the motion picture arts in the United States,...

Madison College Public Safety

Public Safety

By Officer David Manthey January 30, 2018

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...

Madison College students are building tiny homes as part of their course curriculum in the Construction and Remodeling Program.

Creating tiny homes gives students a taste of eco-friendly construction

Jessica Deegan, News Editor January 30, 2018

While driving past Madison College’s Commercial Avenue campus, one might see the exceptionally small homes that sit near the roadway. These tiny homes are a part of Madison College’s Construction and...

Alternative break goes to Houston

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief January 30, 2018

The Volunteer Center is sponsoring two alternative break trips this spring, including their first trip to Houston, Texas to aid with disaster relief, and a trip to Perryville, Arkansas that will focus...

Senate seeks candidates for the 2018-19 academic year

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief January 30, 2018

Student senate is seeking candidates for senators and their next president for the 2018-2019 school year. According to the current Student Senate President, Tina Marshalek, joining student senate is...

Members of the Madison College WolfPack Techies work to troubleshoot potential computer problems.

Passion for technology enables women to succeed in what was once considered a traditionally male field

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief January 16, 2018

The WolfPack Techies do more than just fixing computers. According to Lana McCarthy, the Senior Lab Planner of the Techies, they “save worlds.” Though women in the fields of technology are just...

Madison College gets lease on new farm

Jessica Deegan, News Editor January 16, 2018

After receiving an Innovation Grant, Madison College has been given the great opportunity to re-envision its agriculture model by leasing a teaching farm in Fall River. This farm is in partnership with...

International student appreciates midwest life

Julia Simenz, Staff Writer January 16, 2018

Diversity is the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin, color, or religion. Fortunately, Madison College strives to provide all students with an environment that acknowledges...

Physical education renovation to improve dance classes

Mario Gasparri, Staff Writer January 16, 2018

Madison College is expanding its physical education program by creating dedicated rooms on the second floor above the fitness center. The space will mainly focus on aerobic classes like dancing and...

Off the Shelf: Supplemental instruction is available

Off the Shelf: Supplemental instruction is available

Gail Powers-Schaub, Librarian January 16, 2018

Supplemental Instruction is a learning program that targets traditionally difficult subjects by offering students regularly-scheduled group sessions outside of class, allowing time to work on course...

Madison College Public Safety

Public Safety

Officer David Manthey January 16, 2018

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 Dec. 11, Public...

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