Bodybuilding champion gives advice on how to improve health
John Hauck, Staff Writer
March 9, 2011
On the final day of February, Madison Area Technical College hosted a talk by Brenda Rahe. The professional natural bodybuilder and personal trainer boasts eight championships to her name in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation competition. While one may be inclined to think that Rahe was going...
Adversity-filled season offered lessons
Joseph Dorschel, Sports Editor
March 9, 2011
On Feb. 22, the WolfPack women’s basketball team had their postseason come to an abrupt end when they fell to the College of DuPage Chaparrals 54-68 in the quarterfinals of the Regional tournament. Capping off a season rife with injury, the WolfPack finished with an overall record of 14 wins and...
Men’s basketball season ends in regional finals
Joseph Dorschel, Sports Editor
March 9, 2011
The men’s basketball season saw their season come to an end on Feb. 26. After two consecutive post-season victories, the WolfPack fell in the Regional championship game, 72-57, to the defending national champion Joliet Junior College Wolves. The WolfPack finished the season with an overall winning...
Chasing her dream of being a sports analyst
Joseph Dorschel, Sports Editor
February 23, 2011
Sports have been an important part of everyday life for Madison Area Technical College dancer Christina Sallis since an early age. While Sallis has become highly involved with student organizations and events throughout her schooling, she always leaves time for her passion for athletics. As a transfer...
Former WolfPack players take walk down memory lane
Joseph Dorschel, Sports Editor
February 23, 2011
For Madison Area Technical College alumni, the fifth annual Jam the Gym event held at Truax campus was a walk down memory lane. The event, labeled as a friend-raiser by Athletic Director Steve Hauser, is aimed at bringing alumni, student athletes, parents, and family together for fun and sports. “We...
NFL coach emphasizes hard work as key to achieving life goals
Joseph Dorschel, Sports Editor
February 23, 2011
During Black History Month, the ideas of overcoming adversity, perseverance and ethics are prevalent themes to many. For Madison native Eric Studesville, running backs coach for the Denver Broncos, overcoming adversity starts with shaping and controlling one’s self. At the event held at the West...
WolfPack men hope to extend strong play
Joseph Dorschel, Sports Editor
February 9, 2011
The WolfPack men’s basketball team started out the final month of regular season with a victory over the Rock Valley College Golden Eagles. There are only six games left in the season. After the 80-65 win, players and coaches seemed eager to keep the winning momentum going. The team, now back to a...
WolfPack women win thriller in overtime
John Hauck, Staff Writer
January 26, 2011
The women’s basketball team (7-8) found themselves in an overtime battle at home with the Joliet Junior College Lady Wolves (6-13) on Jan. 15. The Lady Wolves came into the game 3-0 in the National Collegiate Community College Confererence while Madison College dropped their prior conference game...
Winning month for men’s basketball team
Joseph Dorschel, Sports Editor
January 26, 2011
For the men’s basketball team, the month of January has been a chance to get back to their winning ways. As of Jan. 22, the team has won four out of the previous six games dating back to a Jan. 4 road loss to Triton College. With an overall record of 9-9, the WolfPack hope to extend its streak of...
Dancers utilize semi-professional spirit team to broaden dancing career
Ryan Spoehr, News Editor
January 26, 2011
The dance team brings a unique level of experience to the court. Bryanna Cure and Naomi Murray are two of the four captains on the school’s dance team. They also danced for the Madison Mustangs, a local football team that plays in the Ironman Football League (IFL). “It was a lot of fun,” Cure...
