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Mentoring program at Madison College bridges cultures, opens minds

Mentoring program at Madison College bridges cultures, opens minds

Sylvia Lim, Staff Writer April 23, 2013

When Virginia Bryan and her husband, Robert, became mentors in 2011 for Najeeb Ullah, a Pakistani student, they never expected that their friendship with Ullah would have a great impact for the future...

Looking for the best cheese curds? Here’s where you can find them.

Lea Landwehr, Staff Writer April 23, 2013

Most Madisonians will agree that, in the warm months, the best place to feed your cheese curd addiction is at the Farmer’s Market on the square. But here at the tail end of the cold season, this Madisonian...

Dane County Farmer's Market offers fresh eats on Capitol Square

Dane County Farmer’s Market offers fresh eats on Capitol Square

Karen Cass, Staff Writer April 23, 2013

Tents from the Dane County Farmers’ Market made their first appearances of the season on Saturday, April 20. Despite the below-average temperature, customers crowded the square for the first outdoor...

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Sound Tribe Sector 9 lands at Orpheum Theatre, overwhelms crowded venue with bright lights, loud music

Shia Aaron Lloyd Fisher, Copy Editor April 23, 2013

The musical jam group Sound Tribe Sector 9 performed at the Orpheum Theatre Friday, April 12. Their deep space sound enthralled a packed house in Madison. Continuing to deliver their unique, electronic,...

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Boston Marathon bombings in global perspective

Michael Klein, News Editor April 23, 2013

The Boston Marathon is not the only sports event to be interrupted by terrorism; here is a list of a few more to put this issue into a global perspective.   Munich, Germany - 1972 Type...

Voting to begin for health, fitness centers at Truax

Voting to begin for health, fitness centers at Truax

Jacob Ennis, Managing Editor April 9, 2013

The student health clinic is in a trailer and bursting at its seams, and the fitness center is outdated. Students will have the opportunity to correct these problems by voting in a health services and...

Madison College Culinary Program Director Mike Stark speaks to students in Truax's gourmet kitchen on April 2, 2013.

Culinary program relocating to downtown campus, building plans change.

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2013

It is midday and Truax’s cafeteria kitchen is buzzing with the clinking of hot pans and sharp objects. Voices and the traffic of food preparation compete for attention. The cafeteria staff and the culinary...

Illustration by George Treviranus.

An international student’s view on class participation in American classrooms

Ilham, Staff Writer April 9, 2013

It cannot be denied that the student participation expected in western classrooms is important, since it helps students gain more knowledge through discussion and improve their learning process. However,...

Global Showcase brings many cultures together for event at Truax campus

Global Showcase brings many cultures together for event at Truax campus

Shezad Baloch, Staff Writer April 9, 2013

It was as though the entire world was assembled in a single room with everyone decked out in traditional dress. Rather than a fashion show or concert with famous artists and models, it was a gathering...

Madison College sophomore Jameson Sadowske (21) pitches during one of his team's games in Florida over spring break.

WolfPack baseball team starts the season with 12-6 record

Clarion Staff Report April 9, 2013

The Madison College baseball team has won six of the eight baseball games it has played since its spring break trip to Florida. The recent stretch of success pushed WolfPack’s overall record to 12-6...

Spring Break: Solutions for students unable to get out of town

Spring Break: Solutions for students unable to get out of town

Michael Klein, News Editor March 20, 2013

The time-honored tradition of Spring Break is one of the most anticipated parts of the school year. Unfortunately, most cannot afford the ideal trip to Cancun and are stuck in Midwest with little nothing...

Front row from left: Sarah Weatherbee, Robin Gee, Phil Ejercito, Kait Vosswinkel, Ellie Dahlquist. Back row from left: George Treviranus, Daniel Schott, Jacob Ennis.

Beyond the photograph: A tribute to Phil Ejercito

Clarion Staff March 20, 2013

Philip Ejercito, student at Madison College and photographer for The Clarion, passed on March 14 for unknown reasons. His photography left a lasting impression on the Madison community. Phil's passion...

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