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Social media’s fictional beauty standards

Michelle Ledesma Ceron, Staff Writer January 22, 2020

Growing up in an immigrant household, there are a lot of things you must rapidly understand from a very young age. How you must be more diligent, how you must be secretive, how things can change at any...

Age gap matters when teens are dating

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor January 22, 2020

Those who are 18 years old or older who date freshman and sophomores in high school contribute to rape culture. It is not right for someone who is an adult to be in a romantic relationship with someone...

Pool to be closing soon due to lack of use. New athletic facility to replace pool.

Response to pool closing

Dr. Howard J. Spearman, Vice President of Student Affairs January 22, 2020

Dealing with budget fluctuations, whether down or up, is never easy, but guidance can be found in the mission and values of the institution. Per our mission, Madison College provides open access to quality...

WolfPack parents: Send us questions

Destiny Hines, Contributor January 22, 2020

Everyone is headed back to school after a relaxing winter break. I personally haven’t stopped moving. Parenting = 24-hour job. I’m excited to get back into the swing of things at Madison College and...

Resolve not to give up

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor January 22, 2020

Oh man, I know we have all been there before. “This new year, I’m going to work out every morning! Like, for real this time!” You start out ecstatic for this new change, a new, improved ‘you’...

I do not want a ‘dream job,’ just a real job

Britton Downing, Contributor January 22, 2020

I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who is a millennial. He had asked what my career goals were, and we were soon talking education, life goals, and pathways. At a certain point in the...

What’s the best gift?

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor December 12, 2019

For most, the holiday season is a time filled with tinsel, gift-giving, and family time. The holidays are wonderful until, well, you realize that someone special is expecting a gift. And let me tell you,...

Cultural anthropology broadens horizons

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Many who are current and continuing college students fit last-minute electives into their schedules like small puzzle pieces. These students try to see the bigger picture of personal interest and create...

Mailbag

Letter to the Editor December 12, 2019

Buried in the minutes of the June 5, 2019, Madison Area Technical College District Board meeting was the proposed FY19/20 Capital Remodel Project – Athletics, Physical Education, Locker Rooms, and Fitness...

The Christmas tree in the Wisconsn State Capitol building.

What’s in a name?

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Governor Tony Evers made a stir unveiling the theme for this year’s State Capitol holiday tree: “Celebrate Science.” The controversy wasn’t the theme for the tree, but what he called the tree:...

Clarion Illustration

Too divided to even talk about politics

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor December 12, 2019

In recent weeks, every other headline seems to have something to do with the impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump or the upcoming presidential election. As a nation, this is huge news.  Generally,...

Changes coming in social media

Emily Merlin, Social Media Editor November 27, 2019

Social media is constantly changing, moving, and talking. Each social media channel provides different outcomes, but they essentially have the same concept: to communicate with other people and to see...

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