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Preparing the next generation of teachers

Tessara Clark, News Editor January 17, 2024

Ongoing K-12 teacher shortages across the United States mean that preparing educators for the classroom is more important than ever. To help with this growing need, Madison College’s education academy...

About the FAFSA Simplification Act

Kylie Phillips, Assistant Editor January 17, 2024

If you have ever tried to fill out and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, you will know that it is often more difficult than taking a final exam. Many students become overwhelmed...

Helping out with those New Year’s resolutions

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian January 17, 2024

There’s a good chance that by the time you are reading this, you may have already given up on some or all of your New Year’s resolutions. According to The Ohio State University’s Fisher School of...

Students can access several services from Public Safety

Lt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer January 17, 2024

Welcome back to Madison College!  Hopefully you had a great Holiday break, and you are coming back refreshed and ready to take on the Spring semester. During the school year, Public Safety will publish...

On-going vandalism in the fall resulted in the temporary closing of a student work space.

Incidents of vandalism at Truax cause concern

Kylie Phillips, Assistant Editor January 17, 2024

Incidents of vandalism have impacted areas of the Madison College Truax building, raising concerns among custodial staff, facilities teams and faculty members. Areas in the Truax Building face ongoing...

Commencement Speaker Emily Dolan speaks to the Class of Fall 2023 graduates.

Commencement speaker Emily Dolan reflects on her path to graduation  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 17, 2024

On Dec. 18, Madison College graduates turned their tassels during the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony at the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum.   Graduate Emily Dolan was the student speaker...

Spanish 1 and Spanish 4 classes used virtual reality equipment along with ImmerseMe software to practice speaking Spanish in a different context.

Spanish language learners use virtual reality for immersion

Tessara Clark, News Editor December 5, 2023

During the fall semester, Professor Carolina Bailey’s Spanish 1 and Spanish 4 classes used virtual reality to practice in-class vocabulary with a new perspective.   This semester was the first...

Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief December 5, 2023

Between Nov. 13 and 19, Madison College students logged into their email and cast their ballot for the Student Activity Board (SAB) referendum.   With support from the student community, the referendum...

Student Life Director Renee Alfano, right, was presented with an honorary Phi Theta Kappa membership during the honor society’s induction ceremony in November. She is pictured with PTK officers Morgan Witthun and Barbara Bahr.

Director of Student Life retires after 15 years

Kelly Feng and Paige Shapiro December 5, 2023

After 15 years as Director of Student Life, Renee Alfano is retiring at the end of this semester.   Alfano came to Madison College, the first time she led at a two-year college, having always served...

Student research is making an impact

Tessara Clark, News Editor December 5, 2023

Over the past semester, eight Madison College students have been working with faculty on research as part of the STEM center undergraduate research program. This semester-long program is designed to give...

Reading choices in the bleak midwinter

Matt Coan, Librarian December 5, 2023

If you’re a winter sports’ enthusiast, you likely don’t mind the colder temperatures. As a librarian, you might imagine I’m somewhat “indoorsy,” and you wouldn’t be entirely wrong.  One...

Stay aware with WolfPack Alerts

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer December 5, 2023

Public Safety would like to remind you to sign up for WolfPack Alerts. In the event of a campus emergency or weather closure, this is the main way we communicate information to the campus community. ...

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