The Clarion

Mick Mathy

Back to school after 30 years

MJ Mathy, Staff Writer August 25, 2015

I really did it this time. Not only did I decide to return to school after a 30 year hiatus, but I have signed on to write for the school newspaper having never worked in the field of journalism. Add...

The Anderson Street entrance and parking lot will be closed while construction continues for the next two years.

Construction Underway

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor August 25, 2015

As the 2015-16 semester begins, returning students to the Madison College Truax campus will find a few of the old hangouts and hotspots are going through renovations. The first thing they will notice...

Dr. Carolyn Stoner, chairwoman for the Madison College district board, expresses her gratitude for a $6 million donation from the Goodman Foundation to construct a new softball and soccer facility at Madison College.

Donation to build new Goodman Sports Complex

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor June 3, 2015

New softball and soccer fields will be coming to Madison College within the next two years thanks to Bob Goodman’s love of softball and a generous $6 million gift from the Goodman Foundation. In a...

Students work out in the Madison College Fitness Center on the Truax campus on May 4. The center will be closed through August as it undergoes a second phase of renovations to make the space more safe, user-friendly and efficient.

Next step for the college’s fitness center

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor May 11, 2015

With finals approaching, stress levels reaching record highs and thoughts of summer plans begin, many are hitting the gym to relieve stress and anxiety or to work on getting ready for swimsuit season. However,...

The Outstanding Student Club of the Year was the Asian American Student Association.

Student groups, advisors honored at banquet

Clarion staff report May 11, 2015

As she opened the annual Celebration of Student Success Awards Banquet, Executive Leadership Team member Jessica Keophilavanh introduced the theme of this year’s celebration. “We want to honor those...

Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks at an Earth Day event at the Monona Terrace.

Earth Day with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor May 11, 2015

“Hard science, Tough Choices: Shaping the Future on a rapidly changing planet” was the theme of the ninth annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference hosted at the Monona Terrace April 20. Over 50...

Sugar Creek Winery has many options to choose from.

Sugar Creek Winery produces sulfite-free wine

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor May 11, 2015

Sugar Creek Winery LLC in Ferryville, WI run by Paul Franzen, 48, specializes in the production of sulfite-free wine. Sulfite, a sulfur-based antibacterial compound that occurs naturally in the process...

Marcellus Sneed pitches for the Madison College baseball team during a recent home game.

Madison College baseball win streak continues

Clarion staff report May 11, 2015

With just a May 3 doubleheader remaining on its regular-season schedule, the Madison College baseball team has won 15 straight games, including 10 conference games. In fact, the team hasn’t lost since...

Vote will determine the future of campus.

Madison College metro campuses plan offered

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor April 22, 2015

The future of the Madison College metro campuses, West, South and Downtown, have been a hot topic of debate as of late. With future budget cuts expected and building maintenance under scrutiny, College...

Dancers and guests filled the Redsten Gymnasium at the Truax campus for the 2011 Madison College Pow Wow.

Pow Wow a celebration of heritage

Andrea DeBauche, Staff Writer April 22, 2015

Madison College and the Native American Student Association (NASA) will host its annual pow wow on Saturday, April 25. It will be held in the Redsten Gymnasium at Truax campus. There is an admission...

The campus-to-campus shuttle service should continue even if Downtown campus is sold.

Campus shuttle service is needed

Natalie Connors, Editor in chief April 22, 2015

You can’t go to class until you get to school. Luckily, Madison College offers a lot of good transportation options for students, including bus pass and shuttle service. You have several options to get...

Many extinct species of animals can be found in the Chicago Field Museum.

Field Museum visit shows what is missing

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief April 22, 2015

The Field Museum in Chicago contains exhibits that showcase the magnificence of Earth, and what we have decided to remember about this space rock we call home. The Geology Club recently sponsored a...

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