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Volunteering while traveling can be beneficial

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

When you think of other countries, what comes to your mind? Some people think of exotic destinations, others imagine developed countries like Paris and Cape Town, yet to some the idea of going to another...

Tips for safer and secure driving

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

When you think of safe drivers, do you tell yourself “I’m a safe driver," or "I have nothing to worry about except everyone else on the road.” Are you really? Do you avoid left turns? What kind of...

Killing the planet?

Killing the planet?

Hailey Griffin, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Are we slowly killing the planet that sustains us? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. There are several ways we contribute to environmental degradation. Humans are responsible for the mass consumption...

Climate change becomes hot topic

Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Climate change. Global warming. Just reading those words may have turned you away from finishing this article. What is one more whiny young adult shouting into the void going to say that you have already...

The filled parking lots that have greeted Madison College students at the start of the semester have led to some familiar strategies for those seeking a spot.

Strategies for packed parking

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor September 18, 2019

Finding a parking spot in the Madison College parking lots is probably the worst part of the school day. Once you enter those lots, it’s you against the world. Blinkerless cars slowly prowl the lots...

Tips to help you succeed as a student

Cassandra Cullen, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Whether you’ve just finished high-school or are coming back after a certain amount of years being away, getting back into the mindset of a student can be tough. We’ve all been there. Here are some...

Be proud of your choice in schools

Kaleia Lawrence, Contributor September 18, 2019

If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone make fun of Madison College, I would have enough money to pay off everyone’s tuition. If I got a dime every time I heard someone say something along the...

Most still waiting for student debt forgiveness

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

n 2007, President George W. Bush signed into law a student debt forgiveness program. This program was implemented under the next elected president, Barack Obama. The premise of the program: Anyone who...

Awareness, support can help battle depression, mental illness

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief September 18, 2019

Those who live with depression and similar mental illnesses know first-hand the daily routine. Every day you wake up, struggle to get out of bed to face another long day ahead. You finally get up and...

Students and staff gather outside the new Goodman South Campus for a photograph on the first day of classes.

Goodman South Campus serves students and the community

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Madison College’s South Goodman Campus expansion is more than just additional classrooms in a different location. Goodman South has been designed to give an opportunity to potential students and an opportunity...

Service workers feel lack of respect at closing time

William Moore, Contributor August 28, 2019

Let’s set the mood.  Imagine it’s Friday afternoon.  The clock has just struck five!  You’ve put away that last file, made that last call, and tidied your desk. You are completely...

Editor looks forward to new role

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief August 28, 2019

Editor-in-chief is a very large title to fill. When I was younger, I would never have imagined myself taking on such a big role. I am from the small town of Milledgeville, Illinois. A year ago, I moved...

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