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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...

Textbook cost reduction top Senate initiative

Textbook cost reduction top Senate initiative

Tina Marshalek, Business Director November 16, 2016

Students at Madison College’s Truax campus were recently asked which of the Student Senate’s four main initiatives is the most important to them: textbook cost reduction, improved academic advising,...

Wisconsin’s Senate re-match neck and neck

Amanda Richard, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

The presidential election isn’t the only one Wisconsin voters will be watching carefully for its potential effects in Washington D.C. The ballot facing voters on Nov. 8 includes a rematch of incumbent...

Clinton supporters tout her experience

Cullen Granzen, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

When you walk in to the Democratic Party field office at 600 Williamson Street, you’re greeted with an imposing Clinton campaign logo composed of blue and red duct tape. Among the heaps of canvasing...

Trump takes pride in outsider status

Alison Malek, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

Donald Trump’s road to the White House has not taken the typical Presidential candidate’s route. And the Republican nominee is proud of that. In fact, he argues it is one of the main reasons why he...

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