News Archives - Page 9 of 155

Use a bike lock to prevent theft

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer • October 17, 2023

Riding your bike to school has many benefits, including exercise and saving money on gas.  Unfortunately, there has been a higher than usual number of bike thefts recently in the Madison area, and at...

What are open educational resources?

Rachel Becker, Librarian • October 17, 2023

Textbook and learning material costs continue to rise for students across the world, along with rent and food. Madison College has a fantastic textbook rental program which allows students to borrow many...

Madison College president announces plans to retire

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • October 5, 2023

After 11 years of stewardship, Madison College President Jack E. Daniels, III, has announced he will retire in June of 2024. The announcement was made at the Madison College District Board meeting on October...

Madison College Students Protest Anti-Trans Legislation

Kai Brito, Copy Editor • October 5, 2023

Two Madison College students testified at the Wisconsin State Capitol in defense of transgender rights to participate in sports at the K-12 and collegiate levels, as well as access gender-affirming medical...

Providing resources and support for student parents

Tessara Clark, News Editor • September 26, 2023

September marks National Student Parent Month in the US, a month to recognize the obstacles faced by student parents and promote resources to help them succeed. According to the Institute for Women’s...

Senators introduce UW MIA repatriation bill for 3rd time

Bradley Burt, Business Director • September 26, 2023

During September, our government honors families of service members still missing, whose remains from previous wars have not been returned home. The federal observance is recognized on the third Friday...

A week to celebrate those who tutor others

Carolyn Shaffer, Student Achievement Center Manager • September 26, 2023

About a decade ago the National Tutoring Association launched National Tutor Appreciation Week to honor the work of tutors in learning centers, and in colleges and universities all over the country. This...

STEM Center open house forges curiosity

Amelia Mieczkowski, Staff Writer • September 26, 2023

The STEM Center kicked off its Open House on Sept. 7 with refreshments, science-logic-based board games, drawing with 3-D pens, a 'swag' giveaway and their newest technological editions on display. Visitors...

Student employment opportunities

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • September 26, 2023

Once students settle into the school year routines, they often consider part-time employment, and there is no shortage of job opportunities on the Madison College campuses. Campus jobs are a great...

Parking tips from the Public Safety Office

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • August 28, 2023

With over 3,207 new students enrolled at Madison College this semester, we know the first few weeks of navigating the campus be challenging, especially when it comes to parking. The Clarion...

The financial struggle of rising food prices

Kai Brito, Staff Writer • August 28, 2023

As summer ends, school activities pick up and students spark life back into the campus hallways. But when Madison College student, Truman Way came back to Truax for a quick bite to eat, he ended up paying...

Price among many changes at the Truax campus cafeteria

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor • August 28, 2023

Earlier this month, the cafeteria at Truax campus implemented a series of changes, including a price increase and new items added to the menu. The price increase was due, in part, to inflation and supply...