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Kimichi is one highlight of the menu at Wah Kee Noodle Restaurant, though some of the other menu options left more to be desired.

Wah Kee Noodle has more than just noodles

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief April 8, 2015

Wah Kee Noodle Restaurant sits quietly in the shopping complex slowly being abandoned at the corner of Williamson Street and John Nolen Drive. Homemade, Cantonese noodles are their specialty, but there...

Madison College’s Ashley Marshall takes a pitch during her team’s doubleheader with College of DuPage on March 31.

WolfPack softball team already at 20 wins

Clarion staff report April 8, 2015

Even with almost half its games left to play this season, the Madison College softball team has already passed one major milestone – it has posted back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time. A...

Benvolio and Romeo discuss evening plans. Fine acting, along with an equisite set and intricate costuming, brought Romeo and Juiiet to a profession level production.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ performance was stunning

Natalie Connors, Editor in chief March 30, 2015

The words are immortal. “Wherefore Art thou Romeo?” They are spoken as young Juliet Capulet laments from her window of the forbidden love. This March, the play that has stood for centuries as the epitome...

A B-Cycle station could be coming to Madison College's Truax campus.

B-Cycle could be coming to Madison College

Natalie Connors, Editor in chief March 30, 2015

The red bikes beckon from their sturdy white stands all around the downtown area. You have probably seen people merrily riding by on B-Cycle’s Trek bicycles. Perhaps it was you who zoomed past on your...

Students protesting at the State Capitol rotunda in Madison earlier this month hold a banner proclaiming, “Black Lives Matter.”

Yes, Black Lives Matter

Patrick Kempfer, Copy Editor March 25, 2015

When we talk about the Black Community, and that Black Lives Matter, the immediate response from so many is the retort that “All Lives Matter.” The seriousness, urgency, and desperate call for help...

Megan Herman, left, waits to assist visitors at the Baking and Decorative Arts program dessert tasting event held on Feb. 9 in the Truax campus cafeteria. The desserts served at the event were prepared by teams of students.

Event guests enjoy handcrafted desserts

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor March 25, 2015

The Baking and Decorative Arts program held a dessert tasting event in the cafeteria at Truax campus on Feb. 9.  Over the course of a few weeks, students from the cake class were given a theme and created...

Madison College freshman Ashley Stormer pitches during one of the games the team played in Florida during spring break.

WolfPack softball off to a fast start

Clarion staff report March 25, 2015

Weather permitting, the Madison College softball team will open its home season on Sunday, March 29, after playing more than 20 road games. The team has performed well so far, winning five of six games...

Pedestrians are urged to be aware of oncoming traffic when using the main crosswalk across Wright Street leading to the Truax campus Gateway.

Enter crosswalks with caution

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor March 5, 2015

Earlier this year, two Madison College students were hit in the crosswalks around the Truax campus. In one incident, the victim suffered a broken leg and had to be transported to the hospital. This...

The Madison College Veterinary Technician program has several pets that are available for adoption, including “Peaches,” an Australian dog.

Playful pets ready for adoption

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor March 5, 2015

Whether you seek companionship for yourself or a loved one, adopting a pet can always help. Madison College offers pet adoption through its Veterinary Technician program. They receive cats, dogs, rats,...

Several somewhat secluded and comfortable sleeping spots can be found.

Exploring the best sleeping spots on campus

Natalie Connors, Editor in chief March 5, 2015

Yaaaaawn. With midterms fully upon the student body, burning the candle at both ends can leave you exhausted during the day. Sometimes, a nap is just what you need in the three hour break between classes,...

Reggie Kellum (right) practices sword fighting with Jeff Skubal (left) for the upcoming performance of Romeo and Juliet.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ performers learn stage combat

Josh Zytkiewicz, Photographer March 5, 2015

Madison College students rehearse the finer points of sword fighting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Pictured actors Reggie Kellum and Carver Campos spar off, preparing for their roles as Prince...

Madison College’s Taylor Nelson, right, drives past a Mid Michigan Community College defender on Feb. 26.

Tough tourney for WolfPack women’s basketball

Clarion staff report March 5, 2015

A 35-point effort by Taylor Nelson wasn’t enough for Madison College to overcome rival Milwaukee Area Technical College in the NJCAA Region IV Semi-final on Feb. 28. Madison College lost to 10th-ranked...

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