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Madison College student Betsy Pelto shows the letter she received from President Obama about her petition to help end racial disparity.

Betsy Pelto’s petition for equity draws presidential response

Joe Galligan, Staff writer May 7, 2014

Madison is frequently recognized by media outlets such as Reuters and Forbes as one of the nicest places to live in the United States. However, that’s not the experience for all of its residents. Recent...

Randa Viet, portraying a woman who experienced a placenta abruption, is taken from the scene of a mock disaster in an ambulance.

Mock disaster helps prepare students for real danger

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor May 7, 2014

At 1 p.m. on April 25, a 911 emergency call stated that a car accident had happened involving suspected injuries on the Madison College campus, and the college's first cross-program mock disaster simulation...

Makiko Omori will be this spring semester’s student graduation speaker.

Omori’s educational journal has taken some turns

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor May 7, 2014

Makiko Omori has had an eventful semester. She just returned from a trip to Orlando, Fla., where Phi Theta Kappa’s international convention was held. Omori is the vice president of the Madison College...

These five films highlight the summer movie season

Tom Richardson, Staff writer May 7, 2014

People always seem to know what kind of movies trip their trigger, but during the summer movie season, it’s hard to narrow it down to the “must-see” titles. Here is a list of five films to look forward...

Madison College first baseman Mike Jordahl waits for a pick-off throw from pitcher Nate Hoffmann during a recent game at home.

WolfPack baseball team wins N4C title

Clarion staff report May 7, 2014

As it prepares for the start of the NJCAA Region IV Tournament, the Madison College baseball team has won seven of its last eight games and claimed the N4C Conference title. The one loss during that...

Who will the Packers select in the NFL draft?

Joe Ballard, Staff Writer May 5, 2014

To begin the 2014 offseason the Green Bay Packers had 17 free agents and $33 million in cap room the Packers were going to be active in free agency. The team ended the 2013 season with a defense that ranked...

Motorcycle safety class

3 courses offered to help riders learn safe motorcycle driving

Ken Xiong, Business Director April 24, 2014

Wisconsin is the birthplace Harley Davidson Motorcycle and seeing a motorcycle on its road is a sight that we’re all familiar with.  Over the past 10 years in Wisconsin, 36 percent of motorcycle fatalities...

Choosing college-level alternatives could save money in the long run

Tali Despins, Contributor April 24, 2014

Your next semester plan might need a revision. There are over 144 career programs offered at Madison College, many of which will award you an associate degree at the end of two years (four or five semesters). Associate...

Costner drafts to win in “Draft Day”

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief April 23, 2014

Millions watch it on primetime every year as fans hope for the pick that will help propel their team to the playoffs and ultimately, the Super Bowl. Those of us who love football will debate endlessly...

Flowers in Farmers Market at Capitol Square.

Springtime means a visit to the Farmers Market

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer April 23, 2014

Springtime truly arrives in Madison when the outdoor Dane County Farmers Market returns to the Capitol Square. April 19 was the first market of the spring. This marks the beginning of a new growing season,...

The Washington Wizards Nene, left, steals the ball from Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals at the United Center in Chicago, Sunday, April 20.

Legacies on the line in this year’s NBA playoffs

Nicholas Garton, Sports Editor April 23, 2014

Legacy. Legacy is the word one most associates with the beginning of the NBA Playoffs on a yearly basis. Every year stars rise and fall. Expectations are exceeded or broken. Promise is either lived up...

Initiating change

New academic plan more than a document

Betsy Osterberger, News Editor April 9, 2014

It’s reflexive. It’s adaptive. It’s responsive. It’s the 2014-2018 Madison College Impact Initiative. This academic plan is coming at a time when such documents typically collect dust on...

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