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Public Safety update for Aug. 30

Sgt. Lucas Alder August 28, 2021

Welcome back to Madison College, if it’s been awhile since you’ve been on campus here are a few reminders so that your return to school goes smooth.   • At this time, masks are required...

Medical masks will be available at Madison College building entrances for those who need them.

Indoor mask mandate on campus

Morgan Engels, News Editor August 28, 2021

Students and faculty participating in classes or visiting campus at Madison College will be required to wear face masks, likely through the fall semester.     The decision came more than...

Transportation options include Bcycle bikes.

Many transportation options available for students

Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer August 28, 2021

First day of classes can be exciting. You have a new campus to explore, new books and different classmates. But before you ever even get to experience any of this, you have to get to school.   Whether...

Defining a new normal for Madison College in the wake of COVID-19

Morgan Engels May 5, 2021

In March of 2020 Madison College administrators were faced with a monumental task unlike anything in the college’s 110-year history: shutting the campus down and moving most classes online. Now, more...

The Mitby Theater logo at Truax Campus.

The show must go on for the performing arts during COVID-19

Erin Schuster, Contributor May 5, 2021

The performing arts at Madison College are integral to the creativity and expression of students on campus. Unfortunately, this program has experienced significant setbacks due to regulations caused by...

Nikki Retelle-Harden

Coach, special education teacher, WTCS ambassador – the multi-faceted woman

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor May 5, 2021

You get home from a long day at work. Basketball practice isn’t until tomorrow, so you don’t have to worry about heading to the gymnasium later. You feed your sons and make sure they’re taken care...

Recent incidents at Madison College

Sgt. Lucas Adler May 5, 2021

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service, and we like to communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some of the more notable incidents from the past couple weeks. •...

The Redsten Gymnasium where the wolfpack volleyball and basketball teams practice and play.

Finding balance as a first-year college athlete during COVID-19

Kaleia Lawrence, Opinion Editor May 5, 2021

Making sports COVID-19 safe took some time, but Madison College did it. While all of the indoor sports seasons were fully cancelled, they were still granted permission to have up to five scrimmages against...

COVID response provides a mixed bag response from the LGBTQ+ community

G. Fletcher, Contributor May 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on many American’s mental health. As social animals, humans do not tend to cope well in social isolation. Yet throughout 2020 and into 2021, people have been told...

Another year on the books!

Dana Ryals, Librarian May 5, 2021

The end of another school year is once again approaching, and I think we’re all ready for it. Madison College Libraries usually takes this time to thank our excellent student workers. During regular...

International student offered Phi Theta Keta scholarship

International student offered Phi Theta Keta scholarship

Chris Bird, Managing Editor May 5, 2021

Ana Paula Rodovalho Fernandes Moreira was recently offered a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa. This scholarship reflects academic accomplishment, leadership, participation in activities...

Madison College Shines at Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Catalyst

Boh Suh, Staff Writer April 21, 2021

The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society hosted an international convention, “Catalyst,” from April 8 through April 10. Just like the last year’s “Catalyst,” the event was provided virtually for...

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