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Maintaining independence essential in relationships

Pat Kempfer, Copy Editor April 7, 2015

I happen to know from personal experience that people early in the recovery stage can find themselves in relationships, and not have it ruin their recovery or their life. This is not common, but it is...

Stolen valor: Veterans fight a battle at home

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor March 30, 2015

On Feb. 21, 2015, a military veteran noticed something odd about Lieutenant Michael Cipriani of the United States Army sitting across from him at the Baltimore Washington National Airport. The veteran...

Recovery Happens: A God of my understanding

Patrick Kempfer, Copy Editor March 30, 2015

In my recovery process I have altered my concept of “God” numerous times, yet never felt as if I were abandoning any previous concept. I am always changing, therefore, my ideas and beliefs are always...

Students protesting at the State Capitol rotunda in Madison earlier this month hold a banner proclaiming, “Black Lives Matter.”

Yes, Black Lives Matter

Patrick Kempfer, Copy Editor March 25, 2015

When we talk about the Black Community, and that Black Lives Matter, the immediate response from so many is the retort that “All Lives Matter.” The seriousness, urgency, and desperate call for help...

Mindful meditation offers chance to escape

Shannon McCosky, Copy Editor March 5, 2015

Madison College has taken a step toward mindfulness with the introduction of Mindfulness Practice Groups. The group meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for mid-day silent and guided meditations. I began...

Our confession is that we don’t like this page

Nicholas Lamorte, Opinion Editor March 5, 2015

Pride is a good thing to have. Dogma tells us pride is sin, but I’m all for it, as it uplifts the spirit and extends beyond the proud to inspire and uplift others within their social and private lives....

Learning to rely on yourself

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor March 5, 2015

A sage is defined in the dictionary as “a profoundly wise person.” Most people have someone they would consider their personal sage, or someone that they turn to for guidance. It could be a teacher...

A sponsor can help people in recovery

Patrick Kempfer, Copy Editor March 5, 2015

Regardless of the how or why, there are people still suffering, both in and out of relationships. Sadly, they are continually overlooking what they can do for themselves, even though they already have...

Love in the time of social media

Brett Stoeger, Broadcast Editor February 19, 2015

It’s Valentine’s Day. Cupid hovers above a drowsy class of students, carefully deciding which two will be on the receiving end of this year’s arrows of love. A familiar scene with a contemporary...

More students need a mentor to succeed

Nicholas LaMorte, Opinion Editor February 19, 2015

I love going to a school as committed to providing quality education as Madison College is, however I feel as if something is missing: mentorship opportunities. Mentoring can be as simple as a few email...

Relationships in recovery can be destructive

Pat Kempfer, Copy Editor February 19, 2015

I have found a home in the recovery community of the Madison area. The reason I appreciate this particular community of people is because they were elemental in saving my life from the destructive patterns...

A different kind of sleep cycle

Isaac Brown, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

My eyes cracked open on a gray Sunday morning. After six hours of sleep I muttered to myself through a hard jaw, “this is the last time.” I had grown tired of watching hours of my life slip away every...

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