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Workshop addresses active shooter situations

Sara Adams, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

What would you do if you were in class and received a WolfPack alert telling you there was an active shooter in the building? On Dec. 4, the Public Safety Department held a training on how to remain safe...

Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, right and UW-Plateville Chancellor Dr. Dennis Shields signed three agreements benefiting students in engineering, biotechnology and veterinary technician programs during a ceremony on Nov. 21 at the Truax Campus.

3 programs to benefit from new agreements with UW-Platteville

Clarion Staff Report December 12, 2019

Madison College and UW-Platteville announced three agreements that will benefit students from both institutions during a signing ceremony on Nov. 21 at the Truax Campus. The agreements involve new partnerships...

Stress relief can take many forms

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager December 12, 2019

A recent announcement on the Wolfpack Connect app about stress management because finals are creeping up fast, may have had you picturing an instructor talking about deep breathing, meditation, getting...

Challenges of Christmas can make a parent cringe

Destiny Hines, Contributor December 12, 2019

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house all the creatures were stirring – because who was I kidding? As a parent I can’t say this is my favorite time of year. There was a time...

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff Report December 12, 2019

Printer Wonderland Holiday Sale The Center for Printing Arts is holding its annual Printer Wonderland Holiday Pop-Up Shop in the Truax Gallery through Dec. 13. The sale will be open from 10 a.m to 3 p.m....

Madison College Public Safety

Public Safety

Officer Lucas Adler December 12, 2019

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 the past couple...

Off the Shelf

Off the Shelf

Dana Ryals, Librarian December 12, 2019

People who read a lot are more likely to be successful in their careers and lives in many ways, according to an article found on Lifehack.org, which identified ten of these benefits.  Readers are...

he upcoming Truax Campus fitness center remodel will require the closure of the campus pool.

Fitness center expansion will require removal of pool

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus December 12, 2019

Madison College fitness center will be going through a remodel. Just like the rest of the college did, the fitness center will be updated and turned into a whole new modern example for the 21st century. One...

Holiday spending can place a strain on students’ budgets

Chris Bird, News Editor December 12, 2019

The holiday season is here, and that means that everyone is going to feel the pressure to get gifts for their friends and loved ones. The holidays don’t have to drain your bank account, though, there...

New club to help support deaf students at college

Sara Adams, Staff Writer November 27, 2019

Being a deaf student at Madison College isn’t easy.  Many students and staff are not familiar with sign language, deaf culture, and deafness in general, creating an isolating environment.  Now,...

Keeping a legacy going

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief November 27, 2019

Yia Vang, the creator of the pop-up restaurant, Union Hmong Kitchen in Minneapolis, presented at Madison College’s Chef Series event on Nov. 13. He shared his personal story, explaining he found his...

Making the holidays happier for those in need

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief November 27, 2019

Santa’s Wish List is looking for volunteers and donations. The holiday season is coming up quick with less than a month away from Christmas. This is usually a great time of spreading joy and happiness,...

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