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Latino artists shared their work in the Overture Center on Oct. 2.

Groups celebrate Latino artwork

Nicolas LaMorte, Editor in Chief October 14, 2015

On Oct 2., more than a dozen artists from Madison and surrounding areas gathered at the Overture Center’s beautiful Promenade Terrace. There, artists exhibited, sold and auctioned off their works, which...

STD testing available near campus, but not at clinic

Brighid Monahan, Staff Writer October 14, 2015

Students can take advantage of many services at the Group Health Cooperative clinic located in the Truax Campus Health Education Building. They can get immunizations, see a doctor or nurse when feeling...

The International Holstein Show was part of the World Dairy Expo on Sept. 28-Oct. 3.

World Dairy Expo show demonstrates that farming is about more than milking

Megan Toman, Staff Writer October 14, 2015

The World Dairy Expo was held at the Alliant Energy Center from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3. This year marks the forty-ninth anniversary. Each day from as early as 7 a.m. until as late as 7 p.m., many different...

Short Stack Eatery is open every Thursday at 7am through Sunday at 11pm

Short Stack Eatery – breakfast all night

Robin Gee, Artistic Director October 14, 2015

Short Stack Eatery is filled with many sounds: a dozen conversations, laughter, the clatter of silverware, the ding of the bell in the kitchen notifying the waitstaff that someone’s order is ready. The...

Dina Nina Martinez

Dina Nina Martinez brings diversity to Madison comedy scene

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

Dina Nina Martinez sweeps through the cafe like a force of nature, smiling warmly at the barista. “How are you?” she asks with an emphasis on the word “you,” her cat eye sunglasses nestled...

Cathryn Mellender of Ballet Folklorico Zihua performs a traditional Mexican dance in costumes made by Ballet Folklorico Zihua Director Dulce Mellender.

Hundreds in city celebrate Mexican Independence Day

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor October 1, 2015

The aroma of corn tortillas and cilantro filled the parking lot of the Mallards Baseball Stadium. Traditional musical instruments like the marimba and the guitarrón mexicano kissed the air as attendees...

Karen Saari

Karen Saari’s first play to be staged at UW

Antonia Villalon, Staff Writer October 1, 2015

Karen Saari, a copywriter in communications and strategic marketing, is one of Madison’s newest playwrights. Her first full-length play, written solo, has been chosen to be performed as a staged reading...

Taking the green route to school

Brighid Monahan, Staff Writer October 1, 2015

“Morning,”I say to the driver as I board the 8:15 a.m. bus enroute to Madison College. The driver smiles. “How’s school going?” he asks, the way he does every morning when I get on and swipe...

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Public Safety Announcement Sept. 30, 2015

Sgt. Joe Steffen October 1, 2015

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some of the notable incidents from this past month. On Sept. 15, Public...

Ghost bike graphic

Ghost bikes serve as reminders to be aware of bikers and pedestrians

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer September 30, 2015

They sit on street corners around the world. Bicycles painted white, chained to sign posts, waiting to be claimed by riders who will never come. Some carry plaques, some are wrapped in flowers and others...

Atlas Improv Sign

Atlas Improv – a different show every night

Brighid Monahan, Staff writer September 29, 2015

Teacher and outreach director by day and comedic genius by night, Josh Johnson and Ben Taylor, both members of Atlas Improv, took off their proverbial suit and glasses for a comedy show of superhero status....

Recovery corner: Rockin’ Recovery Rally is Sept. 19

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor September 16, 2015

September is National Alcohol and Drug Awareness Recovery Month. This is bound to be a very exciting month for the recovering population, as President Obama is set to host a recovery month dinner and online...

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