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Students and staff participated in the Dance Floor Theory Leadership Workshop on Feb. 7.

Dance Floor Theory Workshop

Pat Kempfer, Copy Editor February 18, 2015

When the words Dance Floor Theory are said, what comes to mind? You might think that about the physical properties of a dance floor. Or you might think about the amount of energy that accumulates when...

Students practice respiratory care on a dummy during a health care class.

Health immersion classes introduce high schoolers to medical careers

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor February 18, 2015

Local high school students are now getting the chance to try their hands at different medical professions at Madison College’s Truax campus.  This first-of-its-kind program in the Midwest is a collaboration...

A different kind of sleep cycle

Isaac Brown, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

My eyes cracked open on a gray Sunday morning. After six hours of sleep I muttered to myself through a hard jaw, “this is the last time.” I had grown tired of watching hours of my life slip away every...

Costumed comic book fans of all ages attended Madison's first Wizard World Comic Con.

Wizard World Comic Con brings together actors, writers, fans

Mouna Algahaithi, Staff Writer February 18, 2015

On Feb. 6 through Feb. 8, Madison hosted its first-ever Wizard World Comic Con at the Alliant Energy Center. Featuring over 90 exhibitions, forums with Q & A from TV’s most notable stars, panels,...

Taylor Nelson drives in for a basket during the Madison College women's basketball team's victory of Milwaukee Area Technical College on Feb. 14, 2015.

WolfPack women’s basketball team has won 9 straight

Clarion Staff Report February 18, 2015

By winning nine straight games, the Madison College women’s basketball team has returned to the race for N4C conference title. Madison College’s 79-74 overtime victory against Milwaukee Area Technical...

A student prepares a plate for inking in “the print lab.”

Secrets of the print lab

Robin Gee, Artistic Director February 4, 2015

While many students may have noticed in passing the gallery that has become part of the Truax Gateway, many may not know about the Graphic Design program’s better kept secret, The Center for Printing...

ChanSchatz’s assistants work on the exhibit, “22nd Century,” in the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

22nd Century exhibit encourages participation

Kenneth Xiong, Outreach Coordinator February 4, 2015

Since its inception, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) has provided art exhibitions and education programs for the residents and visitors at no charge. The museum provides an exhilarating setting...

3 generations find love at college

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor February 4, 2015

Madison College prides itself on being, as its motto claims, “real world smart.” It is the establishment where thousands of people of all ages come every year to kick off their education, get practical...

There’s pletty of options for those who enjoy winter sports. A multitude of ski slopes are within easy driving of Madison, the closest is Cascade Mountain. Located 45 minutes north of Madison, Cascade offers opportunities for those who enjoy skiing and snowboarding.

Wisconsin ski slopes offer wintery fun

Alex Caffentzis, Photo Editor February 4, 2015

Winter in Wisconsin usually means freezing wind, snow and ice, but it also means its time to get the skis out of the garage, bevel the rust off the edges, and hit the slopes. While it’s usually better...

Madison College’s Kaitlyn Kast, right, drives past a Joliet defender during a win at home on Jan. 28.

WolfPack women’s basketball wins 6 of 7

Clarion staff report February 4, 2015

A look back at the last few weeks for the Madison College women’s basketball team provides an accurate reflection of the season to date. The team has had several large-margin wins and a few close losses. Madison...

Madison College’s Downtown campus will be renting out space on the sixth floor to a local biotechnology museum.

Science museum planned for Downtown Campus

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor January 21, 2015

Madison College’s Downtown campus will be renting out space on the sixth floor to a local biotechnology museum.  The consortium, made up of retired science professors, museum experts, and entrepreneurs...

New course teach drone safety, handling

Andrea DeBauche, Staff Writer January 21, 2015

“Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator Course for Public Safety” is a two-day course to be offered for the first time this March at Madison College. The safe, legal and ethical use of unmanned aerial vehicles...

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