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The nation grapples with fake news

Kim Michal, Staff Writer January 17, 2017

Issues with fake news have become so problematic to the future of our nation that President Barack Obama gave his final farewell speech about why fake news is damaging. We are so stuck in our talking...

Meshan Adams, a member of the Madison College Student Senate, takes a swing with a sledge hammer at the temporary wall that separated the completed cafeteria seating area from the section that was still under construction during a ceremony on Dec. 21.

Construction Update: Opening New Areas

Vernon JD Ziegler, Staff Writer January 17, 2017

More than 100 students and faculty members gathered in the recently constructed atrium to participate in the ceremonial tearing down of a wall that marks the beginning of a new era in Madison College history. Student...

Books to put on your reading list for 2017

Carrie Puckette, Copy Editor January 17, 2017

To anyone who loves a good book, there can never be enough. While it’s impossible to list every book that’s coming out in the New Year, I was able to find 11 books that everyone can look forward to....

Bigger tires allow you to keep riding all year long

Alison Ahlgrim, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

A flock of bicycles with huge, fat tires roars down Madison’s bike paths, cruises through snow, glides across ice, flies down mountain bike trails, and causes bystanders to stare in amazement. These...

Make democracy work for everyone

Paul Little, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

Democracy has always been something we have held very dear. In theory, it ensures that everyone’s voice will be heard and that the desires of the population will determine how our government is run....

Panelists join in the Local 243 Faculty and Staff Union forum as part of the Gathering for Tolerance, Solidarity, and Inclusion on Nov. 29.

College emphasizes shared values in response to offensive graffiti

Mouna Algahaithi, Managing Editor December 8, 2016

During the same week that Madison College faculty and staff union hosted a solidarity gathering to “ensure students and employees that MATC is committed to its values of student success, diversity, inclusion,...

Local winter break events include sports, entertainment

Tina Marshalek, Business Director December 8, 2016

With an entire month approaching without classes, most students are giddy with thoughts of traveling, saving money, or just resting. Now, whatever plans (or lack thereof) you’re gleefully waiting for,...

Members of the Madison College Pool club, left, pose for a group photograph with the Carnegie Mellon team on Nov. 13 after winning the University of Michigan’s annual Team Pool Championship. Carnegie Mellon finished second. Madison College team members include Eric Bumgarner, Touy Bouapha, Ian Robertson and Jason Matzke.

College’s pool club finds success in challenging year

Ethan Maurice, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

Many people see pool as just a recreational game – something you play at a bar or in the man cave. To members of Madison College’s pool club, it’s more than just a pastime. It’s a competitive sport...

Students react to election results: Surprise, concern felt after Trump victory

Sedgwick Smith, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

Disbelief. Tears. Shock. Excitement. The emotions were high and scattered when Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States with 290 electoral votes. While the separation of emotions...

Students pictured above and below rehearse for the upcoming Student Showcase sponsored by Madison College Performing Arts.

Madison College Student Showcase!

Elliott Puckette, Editor In Chief November 16, 2016

On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19, Madison College Performing Arts will be presenting its first ever Student Showcase, highlighting the talents of Madison College students in the per-forming arts. Performances...

Students get tips for scholarship applications

Students get tips for scholarship applications

CLARION STAFF REPORT November 16, 2016

Students planning to complete a Madison College Foundation Scholarship Application recently got a little help from the Student Life Office. Multicultural Program Specialist Katie Ackley helped lead...

Madison College women’s basketball coach Lois Heeren directs her team during a time out against Fox Valley on Nov. 9.

Strong Start: Women’s basketball team opens year with 5 straight wins

Clarion Staff Report November 16, 2016

Five games into Lois Heeren’s tenure as the coach of the Madison College women’s basketball team, and it would be tough to imagine a better start. The WolfPack opened the season ranked fifth in...

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