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Veteran’s Resource Center supports veterans with thank you notes

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor November 13, 2019

Every year, Nov. 11, is observed as Veteran’s Day, a day to pay respect to veterans of all wars. As of 2018, 18.2 million living veterans had served during at least one war. The week of Nov. 4-8, the...

A Bird and two Razor electric scooters rest on a walkway in Washington, D.C., waiting for riders.

Razor scooters have lost the edge on competition

Sean Bull, Broadcast Manager November 13, 2019

This year, I was one of four people selected to represent the Clarion at a journalism conference in Washington D.C. This was a highly prestigious event, where the best and brightest of this nation’s...

The Clarion staff members attended the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. Pictured, from left, are Chris Bird, Sean Bull, Britni Petitt, and Tessa Morhardt, showing some of the awards the newspaper earned.

The Clarion receives 9 awards at national college media convention

Clarion Staff Report November 13, 2019

The Clarion was honored as a Pacemaker Finalist for the second straight year during the National College Media Convention held by the Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 31 through Nov....

Learning how to better serve autistic students at college

Michelle Ledesma Ceron, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

October was Disability Awareness Month, designated to help open up many conversations addressing distinct things that make us, us. Madison College hosted a free film showing of the movie, “Autism Goes...

Take time to pick out the perfect pet

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager November 13, 2019

Are you more a dog or a cat person? Or do you like smaller animals, like rabbits or hamsters? On Nov. 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., there was an open house at the Veterinarian Program at the Truax Campus. There...

Madison College Public Safety

Public Safety

Officer Lucas Adler November 13, 2019

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some notable incidents from the past two weeks.  On Oct. 24, Public...

Off The Shelf

Off The Shelf

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian November 13, 2019

You’re getting a quality education at a good price through the classes you register for at Madison College, but did you know that you can enhance your education and credentials even more for free or...

A flock of pigeons takes flight on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 1.

A job that’s truly for the birds

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager November 13, 2019

A news story on CNN recently explained that 3 billion birds have died since the 1970s. What could have caused the death of that many birds? Could it be deforestation? Climate change? Feral animals, like...

Modern vocabulary of gender

Chris Bird, News Editor November 13, 2019

Madison College recently held  an open meeting on the use of pronouns when it comes to addressing others while considering the evolving vocabulary associated with sex, gender, and sexuality. Members...

One of the 3D printers int he STEM Center prints a pumpkin. Students can earn their Digital 3D Printing badge at two upcoming sessions planned in the STEM Center. Those sessions are on Oct. 31, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Nov. 8 form 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To participate, students must sign up ahead of time using Eventbrite.com. Just search for “Earn a Digital 3D Printing Badge” by Madison College.

STEM Center teaches about 3D-printing

Chris Bird, News Editor October 31, 2019

The STEM center at the Madison College Truax Campus is offering students, staff, faculty and community members the opportunity to learn about 3D printing and get hands-on experience with the process known...

Madison-Kanifing Sister City annual fundraising dinner

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

On the evening of Saturday, Oct. 19, Madison College sponsored a fundraiser for Kanifing Gambia. This African city has been one of Madison’s nine sister cities across the globe since 1998. The...

WolfPack parenting: Everyday life as student superhero parents

Destiny Hines, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

Since starting college, after becoming a parent at the ripe age of 36, I’ve been hearing one line often, “Oh my gosh, you’re like a superhero!” Am I really like a super hero? The first image that...

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