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Kaitlin Satern moves in to steal the ball from an opponent

Nothing new in dominant women’s soccer victories

Staff Report September 12, 2018

It is a new season, but it has been the same result so far for the Madison College women’s soccer team – dominating win after dominating win. The WolfPack has played three matches...

Textbooks rest on shelves at the Madison College bookstore until un-eager students line up to purchase them

Future of textbook rental plan rests on student vote

Briant Lawler, News Editor September 12, 2018

Textbooks are a necessary evil when it comes to higher education. They can be a burden by their sheer mass and volume students’ must lug around. But they can often be a burden by the steep...

Paraders wave flags with pride at Africa Fest

Africa Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary in style

Destiny Kwenchia Zaomoh, Staff Writer September 12, 2018

The Africa Fest is a popular festival in Madison which celebrates African immigrant communities. It is most looked forward to by a diverse group of people both in and out of the Dane County and...

Tips on saving money in college

Jacki Brickner, Opinion Editor September 12, 2018
College can be a tough road. Whether you are just out of high school or you are older and trying to change careers, college is a challenge financially. Here are my tips to help you save money while you are in college.
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels is joined by dignitaries at the South Campus groundbreaking on June 11.

Groundbreaking day builds excitement in south Madison

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief August 29, 2018

On June 11, the official start of construction for the new Goodman South Campus began. With a big press conference Madison College officials along with representatives from all major donors to the campus...

Candace Cardoza is the new Programs and Activities and Clubs advisor at Madison College.

Candice Cardoza wants to help first generation students find success

Brian Lawler, News Editor August 29, 2018

This semester, students will be seeing a friendly, smiling face throughout the halls and around the Student Life offices. Candice Cardoza will be easing into her new role as a Student Program Advisor....

Illustration by Michael Edwards envisioning water on Mars.

News of a lake of water deep below surface of Mars draws only yawns

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer August 29, 2018

This past month has played host to an amazing discovery of a lake deep below the surface of Mars.  While astronomers in particular would argue that this is an extremely important and unique discovery,...

‘Christopher Robin’ takes us back to a time of fewer worries

Matt Withers, Arts Editor August 29, 2018

It’s hard to pin down the exact joy that nostalgia brings us. For me it’s a joy that takes me back to before I ever had to worry about school, keeping up with social pressure, and the million other...

Peyton Trapino

Women’s soccer team sets sights on nationals

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief August 29, 2018

The Madison College women’s soccer team will have 14 incoming players this season and will look to build on the success that last year’s team had. Last season, the team experienced many firsts,...

Starbucks controversy stirs debate

Megan Behnke, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

On April 12, a Philadelphia Starbucks came under scrutiny after an employee called the police on two black men who refused to leave the café after using the restroom without having purchased any drinks....

New scholarship established for LGBTQA+ students

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief May 1, 2018

LGBTQA+ students at Madison College will soon have a specific scholarship available to them. The scholarship came as a donation from QBE, a national insurance company, to assist LGBTQA+ students in...

Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels joins La Movida radio announcers on the air on April 20.

South Campus fundraiser a hit

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer May 1, 2018

Madison South Campus had a fundraiser on Friday April 20 to help raise money for the construction of a new South Campus. To help fund raise, the college had the Spanish language radio station, La Movida,...

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