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Tearful and joyous Madison College volleyball players celebration their second-straight NJCAA Division III National Championship.

WolfPack volleyball team defends its national title

Joe Ballard and Brooke Rayford, Staff Writers November 25, 2014

How many National Champions can say they have won two in a row? The Madison College WolfPack volleyball team can. The team repeated as National Champions, winning all three of its matches in the NJCAA...

Students participated in a self-defense class taught by Ed Glimme and sponsored by the Programs and Activities Council.

Learn practical self-defense skills

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor November 25, 2014

The Programs Activities Council held a series of self-defense courses at the South, Downtown and Truax campuses Nov. 8, 18, and 19. Instructor Ed Glimme teaches many different groups his everyday martial...

Shoppers examine items for sale at “The Crafty Fair” held on Nov. 17 in Madison’s Goodman Center.

Find a one-of-a-kind gift at The Crafty Fair

Joe Pruski, Opinion Editor November 25, 2014

Crowds of people studied wares, exchanged money, and scratched names off of lists. Customers walked around carrying large bags filled with artwork, health and beauty products, candles, jewelry, and clothing. “Does...

Instructor artwork is currently on display at Gallery 211 in the Madison College Downtown Campus.

Gallery 211 opens at the Downtown Campus

Mouna Algahaithi, Staff Writer November 25, 2014

Gallery 211, located at Madison College’s Downtown Campus, hosted its vibrant debut on Nov. 14, featuring over 27 faculty exhibitions spread out across 825 square feet. “The purpose of this gallery...

Madison College sophomore Shane Kanaman (32) grabs a loose ball against UW-Rock County on Nov. 12.

Men’s basketball starts strong

Frederic Hewitt, Sports Editor November 25, 2014

The Madison College men’s basketball team is off to the hottest start the program has seen in quite some time.  Sauk Valley Community College felt the heat in the WolfPack’s most recent victory, a...

Gov. Walker speaks during a visit to the Madison College Truax Campus.

Governor wants to put freeze on tuition

Joe Pruski, Opinion Editor November 12, 2014

Gov. Scott Walker said that he wants to continue a tuition freeze for the University of Wisconsin System and expand it to include technical colleges for the next two years. Walker said that the plan...

Little free libraries are birdhouse -like boxes with glass doors, filled with books, that can be found throughout the state.

Robotics team joins forces with little free libraries

Robin Gee, Artistic Director November 12, 2014

They’re on the street, near grocery stores, in people’s yards. If you’ve taken a walk at some point around Madison, you’ve probably seen one. These little birdhouse -like boxes with glass doors...

Students work on a car at the annual car care clinic.

Auto club offers clinic to prep for winter

Alex Caffentzis, Photo editor November 12, 2014

With winter right around the corner, it’s time to break out the boots, gloves, and hats to prepare for the yearly plunge into snow, sub-zero temperatures and icy roads. Vehicular preparation is almost...

Madison College Performing Arts is putting on the play, Permanent Collections.

‘Permanent Collections’ addresses racism

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor November 11, 2014

Madison College’s Performing Arts presents their fall production of “Permanent Collections.”  This play, by Thomas Gibbons, deals with the issue of racism in American society. In an interview...

The Madison College volleyball team celebrations its victory in the NJCAA Region IV Tournament on Nov. 1. The WolfPack now advances to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament in Rochester, Minn., on Nov. 14-15.

WolfPack volleyball going back to nationals

Clarion staff report November 11, 2014

There are similarities between the Madison College volleyball team that won the national title last year and the WolfPack squad that will be playing in the NJCAA Division III National Tournament this year. Both...

Gov. Scott Walker speaks during his first State of the State Address.

Walker wins re-election

Joe Ballard, News Editor November 5, 2014

Gov. Scott Walker won his third election in four years and will remain governor of Wisconsin after defeating Democratic challenger Mary Burke on Tuesday night in the Nov. 4 election. The most expensive...

Gov. Scott Walker and Mary Burke are in a dead-heat in their race for governor.

Students share views on governor’s race

Joe Ballard, News Editor October 29, 2014

Many contentious issues will drive voters to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Recent polls show the 2014 Governor’s race is still anyone’s game and Madison College students will cast their ballots with...

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