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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...

Grant Berggren and Randa Viets were featured in the Madison College Performing Arts production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown."

Madison College Performing Arts pulls double duty

Clarion staff report March 26, 2014

Putting on one production at a time is tough enough, but Madison College Performing Arts really out did itself this spring by putting on a family musical and a play at the same time this past March. For...

Madison College student Iryna Petruniak is a native of Ukraine and is concerned about her family members who still live there.

Political turmoil in home nation worries student

Betsy Osterberger, Copy Editor March 6, 2014

Iryna Petruniak has been having trouble sleeping lately. While, for other students, a lack of sleep may come from school-related stress, work responsibilities or household tasks, Petruniak’s worries...

On the outside she is a fierce competitor for the Reservoir Dolls, a Mad Rollin’ Dolls roller derby league team. She likes to play hard, she likes to win and most of all she likes competition. On the inside she is Marissa Rosen, a mother of two and a chemistry instructor

Instructor goes from Bunsen Burner to Dutch Oven

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Social Media Editor March 6, 2014

She laces up her black, quad skates over a pair of rainbow-striped socks. The name “Dutch Oven” appears in sparkly, silver letters on the side of her helmet. Strapped to her legs are two, black kneepads....

Regional Health and Human Services Director Kathleen Falk, left, and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan spoke about the Affordable Care Act during a recent visit to Madison College.

Falk, Pocan visit to talk about health insurance

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer March 6, 2014

With the March 31 deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act approaching, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan and regional health and human services director Kathleen Falk recently visited the Truax Health Education...

Here are some video games to enjoy during break and beyond

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief March 6, 2014

As spring is about to come upon us, some may be eagerly anticipating the opportunity to go outside and enjoy warmer temperatures. However, in Wisconsin, we know a thing or two about Old Man Winter making...

Madison College women's basketball player Lizzy Britt pushes the ball up court during a recent game.

Women’s basketball finishes 1 win away from nationals

Clarion staff report March 6, 2014

The Madison College women’s basketball team got within one win of the NJCAA Division III National Tournament. That one game, though, was against No. 1 ranked and two-time defending national champion...

Madison College's Student Senate meets recently. Recently, the senate's efforts to get a student seat on the Distrcit Board were approved.

Students to have a seat on the college’s District Board

Tyler Richter, Staff Writer February 19, 2014

Right now, there are no students to represent the student body on the District Board. However, with a recent ruling by the board, that will soon change. As of right now, students have little say in...

Mushrooms are sliced in the kitchen in preparation for a meal to be served in the gourmet dining room.

A gourmet dining experience at the Truax campus

Andrea DeBauche, Arts Editor February 19, 2014

On a Wednesday afternoon, I found myself on Madison College’s Truax campus, per usual, yet discovering a treat.  The Gourmet Dining Room is now open for the spring, serving lunch every Tuesday, Wednesday...

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