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‘Medicine for the Soul’ A Look Into the Life of Madison’s Very Own Afrofunk Star

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor November 10, 2015

Tani Diakite sits in a worn-out gray shirt and baggy pants; his long dreads swing as he caresses the strings of the kamale n’goni, or young man’s harp, sitting on the carpet of his home. My eyes closed,...

Madison College volleyball players celebrate another point against Rock Valley College on Sept. 22.

Volleyball team looks forward to playing in national tourney

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor November 10, 2015

Winning never gets old for the Madison College women’s volleyball team. In the past two weeks, it has secured a conference title, won its 25th-straight match and won the regional tournament. “It’s...

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Guns on campus?

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor October 27, 2015

There have been more mass shootings this year than days in the year. This fact comes as a shock to many, including State Representative Melissa Sargent, who shared the information from the online Gun Violence...

Madison College’s West Campus is set to close when its lease ends following the spring semester.

West students deserve easier access to classes

Clarion Editorial Board October 27, 2015

Barring unforeseen circumstances it appears Madison College will be closing the West Campus after the spring semester. Full details are still being worked out and more information will be presented to...

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Race is not a costume

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor October 27, 2015

This Halloween, allow two words to be the deciding factor between whether you should wear a certain costume or not: cultural appropriation. A cliff-note definition of culture says that culture “consists...

Madison College's volleyball team celebrates during a recent match.

Conference Champions

Clarion Staff Report October 27, 2015

So far, things are right on course for the No. 1 ranked Madison College women’s volleyball team as it continues its pursuit of a third-straight NJCAA Division III national title. The WolfPack has...

Alia Gurtov inside the Rising Star cave where the new species Homo naledi was discovered.

Shining light of discovery

MJ Mathy, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

Editors note: Writer MJ Mathy has a personal connection to Alia Gurtov and had the opportunity to interview her about her time in Africa. What comes to mind when you think of a scientist? Brains? An...

#afterseptember11 – giving a voice to the unnamed victims

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor October 13, 2015

On September 11, amidst the memorial services and flashbacks of the World Trade Center attacks, Twitter exploded with the hashtag #afterseptember11. In less than 24 hours, over 50,000 accounts of racial...

Dina Nina Martinez brings diversity to Madison comedy scene

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

Dina Nina Martinez sweeps through the cafe like a force of nature, smiling warmly at the barista. “How are you?” she asks with an emphasis on the word “you,” her cat eye sunglasses nestled...

Madison College’s Taylor Genthe (6) and Andrea Bauer (1) go up for a block against Lakeland College JV on Oct. 8

Volleyball team still ranked no. 1

Clarion Staff Report October 13, 2015

After winning its rematch with Harper College on Sept. 29, the top-ranked Madison College volleyball team has put itself in position to win another conference title and earn a top seed for post-season...

Madison College student Tyler Nevels prepares dilutions for cell counting.

National Science Foundation taps college to educate stem cell professionals

Nicolas LaMorte, Editor in Chief September 29, 2015

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Madison College a grant of $661,000 to expand its current two- semester stem cell certificate program. This grant will aid in the ongoing effort to keep...

Hundreds rally in the rain to shine a light on sexual violence in society

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor September 29, 2015

The rain was of little concern to those in attendance, as literally hundreds came out in support of the Take Back The Bike Path Rally. Several ongoing chants could be heard from the crowd that stretched...

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