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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...

A group of WiscAMP scholars from Madison College visit the ACS Manufacturing Facility.

WiscAMP program seeks to challenge inequities

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor April 9, 2014

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are predominantly male and white. A 2010 report from the National Science Foundation shows that underrepresented minorities earn only 12.6...

Many reasons to change outdated marijuana laws

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer April 9, 2014

A Dane County referendum April 1 showed strong support for the legalization of cannabis, carrying a solid 64.5 percent of the vote in favor of the little green leaves. The marijuana legalization movement...

‘Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier’ a Marvel to see

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer April 9, 2014

Assigning two lesser-known film directors to a big budget superhero film can always be risky. With a film studio as big as “Marvel Studios,” and with such a well-known comic book series like “Captain...

Not Madison College pitcher Kyle Krings. He has fought his way back from two ACL tears. He is pitching in great form for the WolfPack so far this season.

WolfPack pitcher Kyle Krings fights back from ACL tear

Joe Ballard, Staff Writer April 9, 2014

Playing collegiate athletics is a serious accomplishment. Playing college athletics after suffering an ACL tear is even more of an accomplishment. The recovery from an injury can sometimes be a death sentence...

During Spring Break, a group of animal loving students headed up to Ely Minn. to do volunteer work and learn about field research at the International Wolf Foundation.

What did you do over spring break?

Elizabeth Osterberger, News Editor March 26, 2014

Some students spent Spring Break catching up on sleep or playing video games. Some fled Madison on boundless adventures, while others  added hours at work or got ahead on studying. A few groups at...

The band, “The Naked and Famous,” performs at the Majestic Theatre.

‘The Naked and Famous’ bring show to Madison

Elizabeth Osterberger, News Editor March 26, 2014

Indie-loving Madisonians flocked to see The Naked and Famous, a five-piece band from New Zealand, at a packed Majestic Theatre on March 11. After a genre-blending, electrifying opening show from Texas-grown...

Goal of Common Core is good, but adverse impact possible

Jason Millis, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

One set of standards to keep all students on the same path to academic success and success in whatever path they choose to follow after high school graduation. That is what is promised with the Common...

Madison College baseball player Marcellus Sneed leads off third base as coach Mike Davenport looks on.

WolfPack baseball team hopes for another big run

Tyler Richter, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

Last season, Madison College left the NJCAA World Series the odd man out, taking third. As close as they came last season, it was not an anomaly. The WolfPack have been to the World Series each of the...

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