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You won't find these categories among the Oscars Awards.

These weren’t Oscar nominees, but they’re our winners

Clarion staff report February 20, 2013

This year’s Oscar nominees have some of the best talent in the industry. While we recognize that movies such as Brave, Les Miserables and Silver Linings Playbook are great, there are a few others in...

“Dredd” and “Ruby Sparks” are two movies you should see

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer February 20, 2013

Every once and awhile there will be film releases that are spectacular but which no one goes to see. This is a sign to film producers that either nobody was interested in seeing that film, or the film...

Ryan Plaice (3) defends a Rock Valley College player.

Wins remain few and far between for WolfPack men’s basketball team

Clarion staff report February 20, 2013

As the regular season draws to a close, wins continue to be few and far between for the Madison College men’s basketball team. The WolfPack has won just once in its last six games and has a 5-23 overall...

Be my Valentine?

Be my Valentine?

February 6, 2013

Students passed Valentine's Day messages to fellow students, friends and family for WinterFest at Truax's Student Lounge.

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Recent school shootings have officials looking for answers, ways to protect students

Michael Klein, News Editor February 5, 2013

There have already been more school shootings than months, so far this year. Another murder, of a 14-year-old-boy, at an Atlanta middle school occurred on Feb. 1. Americans are traumatized by the disturbing...

Madison College’s District Board chair on attending President Obama’s inauguration

Ryan Spoehr, Copy Editor February 5, 2013

Frances Huntley-Cooper, Madison College District Board chair, recently went to Washington D.C. to see the second inauguration of President Barack Obama along with a few family members. After the event,...

Students playing badminton

Badminton intramurals offer chance to play

Michael Klein, News Editor February 5, 2013

Intramural badminton is now meeting weekly Mondays at 6:30 p.m. on court 3 of the Truax campus. All Madison College students of all skill levels are invited to compete in the thrilling sport. Participants...

‘Warm Bodies’ encapsulates a traditional love story in a non-traditional format

George Treviranus & Brianna Roberts, Staff Writers February 5, 2013

This sweet but comical apocalyptic love story is truly moving and mind-boggling. The movie’s theme focuses on how love can change a life. Julie (Teresa Palmer) was able to bring R (Nicholas Hoult) back...

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Student Activities Board to install cell phone antennas on first floor of Truax

Shia Fisher, Copy Editor January 22, 2013

Tired of dropped calls within the school walls? The Student Senate subscribed to a solution. On Jan. 18, the Student Activities Board (SAB) approved a proposal for an $11,260 installation service to be...

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Madison College President Bettsey Barhorst announces retirement.

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia Editor January 22, 2013

Madison College President Bettsey Barhorst announced her retirement at Staff Convocation on Jan. 11. THe President of eight years has chosen to retire now to move closer to family and transition back into...

Our View: Reactions to Sandy Hook Elementary massacre are misplacing blame

Our View: Reactions to Sandy Hook Elementary massacre are misplacing blame

Clarion Editorial Board January 22, 2013

There seems to be a growing concern that video games, specifically, “Mass Effect 3” and other first person shooters, have something to do with the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown,...

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Web series taking place in Madison joins local actors and creatives

Jacob Ennis, Managing Editor January 22, 2013

"Chic” is an indie web series being shot in Madison that highlights the joys and pains of indie film producing. With local actors, points of interest and businesses “Chic” promises to add to the...

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