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Chester the Digester and machines like it save tons of waste from landfills.

Chester the Digester better for environment

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

For the past three years, Madison College has harbored an impressive device. When it was first installed two years ago, it was the first one in the United States.  Found behind the culinary department's...

National Guard learns nursing skills at Truax

Stuart Pate, News Editor February 1, 2022

COVID-19 has led to an unusual collaboration between the Wisconsin National Guard and Madison College.   Late last semester, Dr. Lisa Marie Greenwood, Associate Professor of Nursing at Madison...

Volunteer Center helps out at kitchen

Lauren Taillon, Arts Editor February 1, 2022

On Jan. 17, nine students from Madison College’s volunteer center helped Little John’s Kitchen get meals out to community sites in need for Martin Luther King Day .   “The volunteer center...

Menning offers new ideas as peer health educator

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

A new semester brings new events on campus and fresh faces to student organizations. Katie Menning is a new peer health educator, and she’s excited for what’s ahead.  Although she’s new to...

Financial assistance is now available for all students

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

Students, no matter their life experiences, are typically in need of financial assistance. Whether it’s for food, housing, medical needs, textbooks or childcare, college students must find ways to make...

“Honoring the Black Woman” will run from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28 at Truax.

‘Honoring the Black Woman’

Stuart Pate, News Editor February 1, 2022

The Black Women’s Affinity Group (BWAG) is presenting an art exhibit "Honoring the Black Woman,” as well as a departed friend and colleague, Dzigbodi Akyea. The exhibit runs from Feb. 1 through Feb....

Ayele Dossavi spoke at the Madison College graduation ceremony on Dec. 16.

Support and determination bring success

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor January 18, 2022

Ayele Dossavi wants us to know you can’t manifest anything into existence unless you’re prepared to work - and work hard. Last month, the student commencement speaker captivated her audience during...

Credit or no credit a grading option

Mary SeGall, Staff Writer January 18, 2022

The coronavirus pandemic has turned the way we do schooling upside down. Some people are doing schoolwork from the comfort of their own homes, some are a hybrid of online live learning on their own and...

Make data privacy your next resolution

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian January 18, 2022

When you look at a calendar of celebrations for January, many deal with self-improvement as we start a new year. For example, there is Diet Resolution Week, Financial Wellness Month and Get a Balanced...

Public Safety update for Jan .19

Sgt. Lucas Alder, Public Safety Officer January 18, 2022

Welcome back to Madison College!  We at Public Safety hope you had a fun and safe holiday break. Procedures on campus will remain the same as they were during the fall semester.  Masks are required...

Gabe Krebs and instructor Tom Wozniak train for competition in Madison College lab.

Training for WorldSkills 2022

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief January 18, 2022

For the third time in history, the U.S. will be competing on the world stage against elite trade experts of Heavy Vehicle Maintenance at WorldSkills. From Oct. 12-17, Gabe Krebs will be representing the...

Students cut fabric to make blankets to donate to Project Linus during a Volunteer Center activity during winter break.

Helping out Project Linus

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief January 18, 2022

Blankets provide more than just warmth; they can provide a sense of comfort and security. To spread some of that comfort into the community, the Volunteer Center hosted blanket making for Project Linus...

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