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Peabody-Award winning journalist Veronica Rueckert spoke at Madison College on March 27.

Presenter encourages women to have a voice

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor April 6, 2017

Vocal coach, public radio producer, and Peabody-Award winning journalist Veronica Rueckert inspired about 60 women and a few men with her “Speaking While Female” talk at the Truax Campus on March 27....

Participants in the Dark Skies Severe Weather Seminar view an image of a shelf cloud.

Extreme weather the focus of day-long seminar

Zach Mueth, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

A sunny day begins to fade, but it’s only midday. An ominous cloud stretches from one end of the sky to the other, blotting out the sun, submerging the day into darkness. The once calm winds are now...

Tina Marshalek is the Madison College student senate president-elect. She will serve her term during the 2017-18 school year.

Marshalek looks forward to challenges of leading Senate

Lucy Smith, Staff Writer April 6, 2017

“I have more info on my goals, if you want to hear . . .” Tina Marshalek said, laughing. She had already covered textbooks, and next up was academic advising. After I said yes, she proceeded to whip...

Volunteer opportunities abound at annual fair

Volunteer opportunities abound at annual fair

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer March 22, 2017

Madison College recently held a Volunteer Fair to introduce Madison College students to the variety of volunteer opportunities outside of the college walls. There was a diverse selection of different organizations...

Studies show students are often sleep deprived

Jessica Deegan, Staff Writer March 22, 2017

Did your spring break consist of lying in your bed catching up on sleep after weeks of drinking two pots of coffee a night just to finish your homework? Or maybe you finally got to have free time and are...

Club Spotlight: Class speaker inspires new ‘Feminism For All Club’

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor March 22, 2017

Students looking for a safe space to discuss issues of feminism, intersectionality, and identity now have an outlet to do so with the newly-formed Feminism For All Club. The club meets Tuesdays at 3 p.m....

Public Safety

Public Safety

Sgt. Joe Steffen & Dispatcher David Manthey March 22, 2017

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 March...

The Clarion received 11 awards at the WNA convention. Pictured are Bailey Ayres, Kim Michal, Josh Zytkiewicz, Lucy Smith, Vernon Ziegler and Elliott Puckette

Clarion wins state, regional awards

March 22, 2017

Members of The Clarion staff received a total of 20 awards at recent regional and state college media conventions. The Clarion received nine awards, including a first place in Best of Show for two-year...

Off The Shelf: Learn more about World Water Day

Off The Shelf: Learn more about World Water Day

Dana Ryals, Librarian March 22, 2017

Water. It is all around us. We find it flowing freely from the tap, flowing in our rivers and lakes, and making up two-thirds of our bodies. It is a prerequisite for human life. It is something that...

BSU event motivational for attendees

Zach Mueth, Staff Writer March 22, 2017

The Black Student Union (BSU) recently hosted Black & Brilliant, an annual event celebrating education. On Feb. 23, the club brought in five guest speakers, each of whom are active community members. One...

Student Election turnout prompts questions

Lucy Smith, Staff Writer March 22, 2017

The results are in for the Madison College Student Senate elections, and it appears that 97 percent of eligible Madison College students did not vote. Senators are disappointed in this low turnout, and...

Madison College students wear protective gear as they help work on a home that was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Rebuilding homes: Madison College students spend break helping with construction in New Orleans

Regis Mizero, Staff Writer March 22, 2017

A group of Madison College students spent their spring break on a volunteer mission with the St. Bernard Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to rebuilding homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The...

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