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Student Program Advisor Ellie Rome helps students check into the Truax building.

Still here for you

Cassandra Cullen, Radio Production Manager September 2, 2020

With COVID-19 changing the way classes are attended, the services offered to students have changed, too. Though some will be remote only, like counseling services, there will be limited in-person contact...

Officer Nic Tatro with a completed health survey.

Public Safety reminds students to complete health screening

September 2, 2020

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Public Safety has remained on campus ensuring the safety of the campus community.  You will still find us out on patrol as well as staffing entrances...

Protester hold signs supporting Althea Bernstein and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Protest against attack on Madison woman

Chris Bird, Managing Editor September 2, 2020

Protesters gathered at Edgewood College for a walk out and march down Monroe Street on July 1, to speak out against the attack against Althea Bernstein.  According to the incident report by the...

It’s business as usual for the library — well, kind of

Julie Gores, Dean of Libraries & Academic Support Services September 2, 2020

When we all switched to remote learning in mid-March, a colleague joked that he wished he worked for the library because we were already providing remote services and resources.  He was only partially...

New services offered to help students find housing

Chris Bird, Managing Editor September 2, 2020

New Housing Referral Service Madison College has implemented a new housing referral service available through a partnership with Rent College Pads. This site is exclusive to the Madison College community...

Death of George Floyd sparks movement against systemic racism

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor September 2, 2020

Today marks exactly three months and six days since George Floyd was killed. It is not the first time that a black man has been killed by police in this country. But it is the first time in quite a while...

College establishes George Floyd Memorial Scholarship

Hannah Dotzler, Copy Editor September 2, 2020

Since the death of George Floyd, people around the world have taken a stand to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Many colleges and universities are also getting involved by establishing...

Classes take different form due to COVID-19 for Fall 2020 

Anica Graney, Editor in Chief  September 2, 2020

Under normal circumstances, the first day back to school would consist of most students flocking towards education buildings ready to greet their teachers and peers as a new semester begins. The small...

Sarah Blaskey, far left, is one of four Miami Herald reporters who collaborated on a book about President Trump called "The Grifter's Club."

From Madison College to The Grifter’s Club 

Mackenzie Moore, News Editor September 2, 2020

Sarah Blaskey, an investigative reporter for the Miami Herald and author of “The Grifter’s Club,” did not take a traditional path.   After transferring to UW-Madison from...

Could on-campus housing fit Madison College?

Hannah Dotzler, Contributor May 11, 2020

Madison College leads the way for schools around the state in many aspects. For example, it has the largest rooftop solar installation in Wisconsin, a new textbook rental program which helps students save...

Finding a roommate often a necessity

Ezra Peters and Niamh Biesel, Contributors May 11, 2020

Most college students who choose to live on their own need at least one roommate with whom to split the costs in order to make ends meet. According to ABODO, a national apartment listing service started...

Renting 101: What you need to know

Chloe Lemmer and Grant Nelson, Contributors May 11, 2020

First-time renters should navigate and know the basics about renting – all the money that needs to be put away, all the applications that need to be turned in, all the apartment showings that are needed...

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