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In recognition of National Coming OUt Day on Oct. 11, three staff members at The Clarion are sharing their personal experiences of coming out. Pictured, from left, are Spice Phongthiengthan, Adrienne Oliva and Celia Blau.

Our stories: Clarion staff members discuss their experiences coming out

October 24, 2017

To celebrate National Coming Out Day, which was on Oct. 11, three of the staff members at The Clarion have decided to share our own experiences coming out. Whether these experiences were good, bad or...

DAIS Executive Director Shannon Barry walks the runway in the DAIS fashion show, carrying a yellow umbrella that symbolizes survival from domestic abuse.

Fashion show raises funds for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services

Mason Flanagan, Staff Writer October 24, 2017

Madison’s own Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, colloquially known as DAIS, hosts an annual fashion show that functions both as a fundraiser for as well as a celebration of the survivors of domestic...

Clarion Broadcasting General Manager Jessica Pokrandt, left, and Broadcast Producer Leigh Strommen led the groups effort to create a Madison College version of Orson Welles War of the Worlds radio show.

Clarion radio takes on ‘War of the Worlds’

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief October 24, 2017
Breaking news: Aliens have landed at Madison College in the overflow parking lot. “I guess because they couldn’t find any place closer,” explains extraterrestrial witness and Clarion broadcast general manager, Jessica Pokrandt. No, there are no real aliens on campus. This is just the basic premise of Madison College’s radio production of the classic “War of the Worlds.”
A student practices massage on a client at the clinic.

Madison College Massage Clinic opens

Jessica Deegan, News editor October 24, 2017

The Madison College Massage Clinic opens Oct. 25, and will provide professional, low cost massages for the entire community. The Therapeutic Massage Program is a one-year program with 28 credits and...

Students consult with instructors as they work on a vehicle inside one of the automotive bays at Truax.

Hands-on automotive experience

Krista Olson-Lehman, Copy Editor October 24, 2017

While many have probably heard about the automotive technology program at Madison College, you may not have known that the students get hands on knowledge from working on their own cars. Diagnosing...

Students and staff grab lunch in the Truax cafeteria on Oct. 9. The Student Senate is working to raise awareness about student hunger, and recently completed a survey on the topic.

Helping with hunger: Student Senate attempting to measure the problem, look for ways to assist

Jessica Deegan, News Editor October 11, 2017

The Student Senate recently conducted a survey to increase awareness and promote solutions for student hunger. It was the first time such a survey has been done. The survey began Sept. 25 and ended...

Paintings by Fred Storehouse

Inner Realities on display at Gallery 211

Krista Olson-Lehman, Copy Editor October 11, 2017

One step into the 211 Gallery in the Downtown Campus and you might be struck by some of the earthen-hued ceramics, bold colored paintings with intricate framing, or the large mixed media piece that takes...

Accusation does not always mean guilt: Why DeVos is right about changing campus sexual misconduct procedures

Brandon Amato, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

In a speech addressing policy regarding sexual assault on college campuses on Sept. 14, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the current administration plans to drastically change its approach...

Emilo DeTorre, director of community engagement for the American Civil Liberties Union of WIsconsin, speaks about banned books and censorship during a presentation at Madison College on Sept. 26.

Addressing the harms of censorship, speaker discusses impact of ongoing efforts to ban books

Mason Flanagan, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

Every autumn in late September, as students are returning to school, the American Library Association dedicates one week to raise awareness of the harms of censorship – an event called Banned Book Week. To...

Coach Breneman walking to the bleachers at a women’s soccer game versus Joliet Junior College.

A big honor for Big Dog: Long-time manager and fan inducted into hall of fame

Ethan Maurice, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

Gary Breneman, known on campus as Big Dog, has been synonymous with Madison College sports since 1975-76 when he was a student here on campus. “I just asked Doug Redsden, he was the (basketball) coach...

An all-too silent struggle

Megan Binkley, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

As a woman who has spent the last 16 years combatting clinical depression and chronic anxiety, Sept. 10 through Sept. 16 — National Suicide Prevention Week — is an opportunity for reflection and evaluation. As...

The Madison College optical dispensary is located in Room 271 of the Health Education Building.

Optical dispensary open for semester at Madison College

Jessica Deegan, News Editor September 27, 2017

The college’s optical dispensary is now open for semester. Located in Room 271 on the second floor of the Health Education Building, the dispensary is open on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through...

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