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Gil Bliss, a volunteer from the League of Women Voters, helps a student register to vote at the Truax Campus.

Voting 101: What you need to know this year

Amanda Rogers, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

What are your plans for April 5? Hopefully, you will be heading to the polls to cast a vote for the Presidential Preference Primary election. Going to the polls can be a stressful time especially when...

Power of the youth vote is key

Jacob Ringelstetter, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

Young people comprise a huge portion of the eligible voting population, yet the number of young people who show up to the polls on election day has dwindled since the voting age was lowered from 21 to...

Key issues for Madison College students

Bailey Ayres and Megan Behnke March 23, 2016

We recently polled a class of 15 Madison College students representing varying areas of study and ages to find out what their top concerns are as students heading to the polls on April 5. The top six...

Three contested elections for Dane County Board

Tiffany Pearson, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

When Dane County voters go to the polls on April 5, they will find the big races -- presidential primary and Wisconsin Supreme Court – but for the majority of races, voters will be asked to determine...

Students4Bernie unique among clubs on campus

Ana Bon, Artistic Director March 23, 2016

How involved are Madison College students in political affairs? How interested? About 40,000 students are enrolled in the college at nine locations. There are 91 student clubs and organizations. Yet...

Supreme Court race not without controversy

Renee Hake, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

Somewhat overshadowed by all of the presidential election shenanigans, until recently, was the Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Justice Rebecca Bradley, and State Court of Appeals Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg....

Exploring the Wisconsin experience

Christina Springfield, Librarian March 23, 2016

I have a confession to make. Growing up, I never gave nonfiction books a chance. Compared to the thrill I got trying to name the real killer in a mystery novel, immersing myself in the fantastical happenings...

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March 23rd Public Safety Update

Sgt. Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Team March 23, 2016

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 this past month. On...

Victor Freiremelgizo, a student from Spain who is now studying at Madison College, was one of four international students to visit with The Clarion about their thoughts of the presidential primary election.

International perspectives

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

Within the U.S. borders, the election process can seem like a circus – especially with the current presidential primary, which some are arguing shows that the candidates are clueless and the government...

‘A Matter of Laugh and Death’

Elliott Puckette, Arts Editor March 2, 2016

The road of recovery can be a tough one, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t moments of levity along the way. The Wisconsin Recovery Community Organization (WIRCO) is hosting "A Matter of Laugh and...

Members of the Business Professionals of America at Madison College pose with their awards at Lakeshore Technical College.

BPA students qualify for nationals in Boston

Clarion Staff Report March 2, 2016

Students from the Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter at Madison College attended the organization’s 2016 State Leadership Conference at Lakeshore Technical College in Sheboygan on Feb. 18. The...

Student survey response rate lower than hoped

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer March 2, 2016

A low response during the first few days of the implementation of the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) survey has Madison College officials concerned. As a result, the deadline for completion has been...

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