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Faces of Incarceration Gallery

‘Faces of Incarceration’ hopes to reverse stigma imposed by society

Krista Olson-Lehman, Copy Editor August 28, 2017

Pat Dillon knows first-hand there is often much more to the story of how someone becomes caught up in the justice system than what others learn. Oftentimes, children are victims of abuse, neglect, or poverty....

Let’s talk about Tyler the Creator’s sexuality, because everyone else is

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief August 28, 2017

Ever since Tyler the Creator’s newest album “Flower Boy” dropped, music journalists left and right have been writing articles trying to prove, disprove, invalidate, and explain the rapper’s sexuality....

Madison College textbook adoption policy is approved

Jessica Deegan, News Editor August 28, 2017

With the fall semester beginning, it’s now every student’s priority to seek relief from inflated textbook prices. This summer, the Textbook Adoption Policy was passed and will hopefully begin as...

Javier Neira Salazar, director of the Madison College Scholars of Promise Program, checks in students at a back-to-school event at the Truax Campus in mid-August.

Offering needed support for Scholars of Promise: Javier Neira Salazar enjoys helping students overcome barriers to education

Lucy Smith, Managing Editor August 28, 2017

Javier Neira Salazar’s passion is working towards eliminating socioeconomic barriers and the culture of inequality that plagues the United States. When his current job leading the Scholars of Promise...

All soldiers deserve support

Brandon Amato, Opinion Editor August 28, 2017

Imagine you’re a soldier in southwest Afghanistan. You’re six months into your third deployment in the conflict-torn country. As bombs go off intermittently in the distance, all you can think about...

Grand Opening: Students, college officials mark end of latest phase of construction at Truax

Grand Opening: Students, college officials mark end of latest phase of construction at Truax

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor May 2, 2017

The Truax campus held a grand opening for its new student spaces on April 26, following the final stage of renovation to the new cafeteria area and Student Life offices. The new area includes a...

The view from the top of the Goodman Sports Complex softball diamond bleachers offers a great perspective.

Guests in awe of $6 million Goodman Sports Complex

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor May 2, 2017

The main construction on the Goodman Sports Complex is done and just a few small projects remain before the whole complex will be completed. The complex includes a new softball diamond, soccer field, and...

Advisor Jackie Dahlke, right, celebrates with students at the National Society of Leadership and Success induction ceremony on April 27.

Madison College National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 73 students in its inaugural class

Lucy Smith, Staff Writer May 2, 2017

At the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) induction ceremony, the feeling of pride among the inductees was impossible to miss. The student members were proud of what they had gained from...

‘Survivor’ outing was an act of violence

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer May 2, 2017

“Survivor,” one of America’s longest running reality TV shows, recently featured an act of violence that disturbed many viewers. Jeff Varner outed his fellow cast mate Zeke Smith as a transgender...

Madison College students celebrate sweeping the SkillsUSA Cosmetology competition

Madison College students win 23 medals in SkillsUSA event

Alexandra Christensen, Arts Editor May 2, 2017

SkillsUSA is a club that allows students to compete in competitions based on their trade, vocation, or skills. There are competitions in everything from carpentry to button design. Recently, the Wisconsin...

Two Madison College students work on a vehicle's brakes in one of the college's automotive bays during class.

Cost-effective car repair: Students can get some types of repair work done in auto tech labs

Jessica Pokrandt, Staff Writer April 18, 2017

Abby Funck had a car problem. Her vehicle pulled toward the middle of the road as she drove, trying to take her into the opposite lane. Having taken automotive classes in high school, Funck knew a thing...

Cargo Bikes are becoming more popular in Madison

Cargo bikes are new Madison trend

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor April 18, 2017

Every morning, Tim Staton loads his young daughter into the box on the front of his bike and takes her to daycare. If it is raining, snowing, or cold, he adds extra blankets to bundle her up and secures...

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