Fitness center expansion will require removal of pool
Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
December 12, 2019
Madison College fitness center will be going through a remodel. Just like the rest of the college did, the fitness center will be updated and turned into a whole new modern example for the 21st century. One big aspect of the remodel is the removal of the pool. The decision to remove the pool was ma...
“When They See Us” documentary a powerful look at racial injustice
Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor
December 12, 2019
“When They See Us” is a truly heart tugging, 4-part series that I think everyone should watch. To give a light summary, a young white woman is brutally assaulted one night in Central Park. Five random, young black boys who are in the park on the same night are accused of the assault. None of them kn...
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: holiday tree. Originally coined a Christmas tree when first displayed in 1916 in the capitol rotunda, th...
Holiday spending can place a strain on students’ budgets
Chris Bird, News Editor
December 12, 2019
The holiday season is here, and that means that everyone is going to feel the pressure to get gifts for their friends and loved ones. The holidays don’t have to drain your bank account, though, there are lots of ways to keep costs down. Kristen Uttech, marketing professor at Madison College, has advice ...
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, college campuses tend to be breeding grounds for political debate. Interestingly, chatter ...
Try being blunt and bold
Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor
November 27, 2019
Recently I have been hearing this term a lot. Being politically correct. What does that mean exactly? The phrase politically correct is used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society. From my experience, ...
Student on a mission to help other veterans
Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
November 27, 2019
Veterans Day is a day that brings feeling of gratitude, reverence, and sorrow from the loss of loved ones who served for the United States. For student Bradley Burt, being a veteran and a full-time student remains a mission to set an example and encourage veterans to stay connected to society and t...
A celebration of culture
Antilica Xiong, Staff Writer
November 27, 2019
The Asian American Student Association of Madison College hosted a Hmong New Year on Nov. 12. The night consisted of many musical performances including dancers and singers along with an educational guest speaker Xai Soua Vang. During his presentation, Vang spoke about a video he recorded of his jour...
3 Madison College groups to perform holiday concert on Dec. 6
Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
November 27, 2019
The holidays are right around the corner, which means holiday music is right around the corner too. Madison College will be getting into the holiday spirit with a three-group concert in Mitby Theater featuring the Madison College jazz ensemble, the Madison College municipal band and Madison College b...
Van is student’s home and refuge by choice
Chris Bird, News Editor
November 27, 2019
Adam Schlub, also known as Val, studies web design at Madison College. He has aspirations to one day work in a research station up in Alaska. Val also lives in his van. Val says he chooses to live in his van, which he has adapted to his needs. There are several reasons he chooses this way of living...
Yusef Salaam visits Madison College
Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor
November 13, 2019
Madison College had the honor of having Dr. Yusef Salaam come and talk about his story and how he managed to live this struggle of being accused of a crime that he did not commit. For six years and eight months Dr. Salaam was incarcerated and let out on parole. About six years later the real rapist...
Nicotine in vaping pods at higher levels than cigarettes
Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor
November 13, 2019
Vaping isn’t that bad right? Wrong. There are a lot more health concerns that are not being shared openly with the public and to younger generations. We see multiple ways to vape now, there are juuls, small vapes with no button to push, big vapes with multiple buttons. We also have a huge variety of ...
