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Sedgwick Smith Jr. is the president of the Madison College Black Student Union.

Club members mentor students to provide positive role models

Lucy Smith, Copy Editor February 15, 2017

Over the years, the Black Student Union (BSU) at Madison College has evolved from only two people standing in the cafeteria handing out flyers trying to recruit students to a fairly well-known and good-sized...

The area in around the largest Madison College campus has some interesting names and lots of history that go along with them

What’s in a name? Anderson Street is named for a World War II sergeant

Jessica Pokrandt, Staff Writer February 15, 2017

As you sit in your idling car outside the college, waiting for the light to change, do you ever wonder where street names come from? Some names are easy to locate. A street called “Wright” next...

A cappella group to be a new voice on campus

Elliott Puckette, Editor In Chief February 15, 2017

While waiting for a bus in Indianapolis at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, four students started singing. Then they started talking. Until now, Madison College has not had an a cappella...

The 2016-17 Madison College Student Senate’s term ends this May, when a newly elected Student Senate will represent the student body.

Student Senate election filing deadline Feb. 17

Tina Marshalek, Business Director February 15, 2017

The 2017-18 Student Senate’s election and filing deadline will be earlier this year than in the past, with a filing deadline of Feb. 17 and voting from March 2 to March 7. Previously, Student Senate...

College offers financial workshops for students

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor February 15, 2017

Madison College is partnering with Summit Credit Union and UW Credit Union to provide a series of five financial education workshops this spring at the Truax Campus. These workshops are free to attend...

Education takes top billing in spring primary

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor February 15, 2017

Wisconsin’s spring primary election is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Education takes front stage on this ballot as the incumbent State Superintendent of Public...

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff Report February 15, 2017

Madison College marks Transfer Week, Feb. 20-23 Are you interested in transferring? Participate in different activities to help you navigate the transfer process.      The Madison College...

Public Safety welcomes two new full-time patrol officers, Amber Gilles (left) and Alfred Arthurs.

Public Safety

Sgt. Joe Steffen & Dispatcher David Manthey February 15, 2017

What’s happening? 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...

Off The Shelf: Libraries support lifelong learning

Off The Shelf: Libraries support lifelong learning

Mark Luetkehoelter and Kelley Minica, Librarians February 15, 2017

“I always felt, in any town, if I can get to a library, I’ll be OK. It really helped me as a child, and that never left me.” – Maya Angelou The 89th Academy Awards Ceremony is coming up Sunday,...

History will view Castro as antagonistic leader

Regis Mizero, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

Fidel Castro was seen as more than just one thing. Some people saw him as a revolutionary, a savior, and a legend, while others saw him as an executioner and a dictator. Castro, who passed away on Nov....

New STEM Center will open in fall 2017

Lucy Smith, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

A new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Center at Madison College is set to open fall 2017. The center will have faculty mentors for students interested in STEM careers, a speaker series,...

Immigration forum in Madison offers comfort, advice

Alfred Johnson, Staff Writer January 31, 2017

On a cold, snowy January afternoon, Madison residents packed into the warm Monona Terrace Conference Center, anxious to hear about their future in America. “Know Your Rights: United We Stand” was...

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