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Off The Shelf: Finding quiet spaces in the libraries

Off The Shelf: Finding quiet spaces in the libraries

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian November 16, 2016

Sh-h-h-h-h-h-h-h. The image of the shushing librarian has been around for almost as long as libraries have. In fact, the English collective noun for a group of librarians is a “shush of librarians.” First...

Students react to election results: Surprise, concern felt after Trump victory

Sedgwick Smith, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

Disbelief. Tears. Shock. Excitement. The emotions were high and scattered when Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States with 290 electoral votes. While the separation of emotions...

Students get tips for scholarship applications

Students get tips for scholarship applications

CLARION STAFF REPORT November 16, 2016

Students planning to complete a Madison College Foundation Scholarship Application recently got a little help from the Student Life Office. Multicultural Program Specialist Katie Ackley helped lead...

Textbook cost reduction top Senate initiative

Textbook cost reduction top Senate initiative

Tina Marshalek, Business Director November 16, 2016

Students at Madison College’s Truax campus were recently asked which of the Student Senate’s four main initiatives is the most important to them: textbook cost reduction, improved academic advising,...

ELECTION-DAY REMINDERS

ELECTION-DAY REMINDERS

November 1, 2016

Election Day is Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To check when you can vote, visit https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/FindMyPollingPlace Where to vote Find out where you vote by visiting https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace....

Young voters have power

Stephanie Riedel, News Editor November 1, 2016

It’s no secret this election has been one of the most contentious elections in years, if not decades. From Secretary Clinton’s email scandals, to Mr. Trump’s every waking moment, the debates that...

Stein, Johnson offer option for disillusioned voters

Rachel Sanders, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

The election for 2016 has been controversial to say the least. Fringe voters may find refuge in the candidates that lie outside of the recognized political spectrum. These alternative options include Green...

Student debt is a decisive  issue for many millennials

Student debt is a decisive issue for many millennials

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor November 1, 2016

Student debt is weighing down a generation. College students have a lot to be stressed about: papers, exams, time management, and perhaps the biggest issue of all, money. Especially debt. Right now, student...

Foreign policy a key topic in presidential race

Edward Herzberg, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

From the safety of our troops abroad to the fear of terrorism at home, foreign policy has been a topic of critical importance in nearly every Presidential race in United States’ history. The 2016 campaign...

Legendary journalist Bob Woodward was one of keynote speakers at the ACP National College Media Convention.

Clarion wins awards at ACP national convention

CLARION STAFF REPORT November 1, 2016

Four members of The Clarion staff attended the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention held Oct. 20-23 in Washington, D.C., earning both Pacemaker and Best of Show awards. The...

Public Safety

Public Safety

By Sgt. Joe Steffen November 1, 2016

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 Oct. 20,...

Off The Shelf: Voters need to verify candidate claims

Off The Shelf: Voters need to verify candidate claims

By Cristina Springfield, Librarian November 1, 2016

On Nov. 8, millions of adults eligible to vote in Wisconsin will head to their local polling station – to vote for the President, sure, but also to vote for senators, congressmen and -women, house representatives,...

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