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The Clarion

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...

Political advertising

Yoon Park, Staff Writer October 29, 2014

As tensions rise before the upcoming Wisconsin gubernatorial election, television viewers are being subjected to a slew of new ads designed to sway voters. Some ads have come to a clear case of mudslinging,...

Candidates differ on same-sex marriage

Anna Richter, Staff Writer October 29, 2014

My Dads were finally able to legally wed this year thanks to the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage. They already wore gold wedding bands and owned a house together in Madison. To family and...

Clarion staff members took on the climbing walls at Boulders Climbing Gym including Deanna Pierce.

Reach new heights at Boulder’s Climbing Gym

Mouna Algahaithi, Staff Writer October 29, 2014

Staring at the “kiddy wall” full of smiley-faced rocks at Boulders Climbing Gym, it was difficult to admit how nervous I was. I was nervous about falling and failing in a room full of cat-like, muscular...

WolfPack volleyball wins conference

Clarion staff report October 29, 2014

After a dominant win over Milwaukee Area Technical College on Oct. 16, the Madison College women’s volleyball team gathered for a team picture. Everyone smiled and raised three fingers in the air,...

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