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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...

Racism and violence must be addressed

Veronica Werzinske, Staff Writer August 28, 2019

Politicians are rarely silent. They champion personal causes, argue in support of funding for special projects, and verbally battle with each other all the time. But when it comes to the topics of gun...

Making food more affordable to students

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor August 28, 2019

Food can be taken for granted – especially at school cafeterias. Walking through the gates of the Truax campus cafeteria, a plethora of options awaits students. Chefs await behind glass displaying options...

Students work in one of the art labs at the Madison College Downtown Campus

Adieu to you, DTEC

Damara Gillett, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

I have to admit, I was a bit saddened when I first heard that the Downtown Campus was being closed, and would be replaced with the new south campus. DTEC had such a wonderful central location in the downtown...

5 priorities we like on the mayor's agenda

5 priorities we like on the mayor’s agenda

Britni Petitt, Photographer May 7, 2019

Every mayor brings a new agenda when they take office. Here are five things Madison’s new Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has pledged to tackle that I believe are important. 1. Storm Water Management Make...

Why do I thank our veterans?

Brad Burt, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

Every morning at 0630, a service member stands tall by rendering a salute to Reveille.  What this means is that this individual understands the importance of recognizing the level of intensity they...

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