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Madison College Community Engagement Coordinator Nicole Soulier speaks at the land acknowledgement event on Oct. 11.

Madison College celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief October 12, 2021

Nicole Soulier opened the Indigenous Peoples Day campus celebration and land acknowledgment held at the Truax Campus on Oct. 11 by recognizing her elders and thanking everyone for being there.   “I...

A photo of Night Birds sculpture by Micheal Young

GLEAM puts art in a new light at Olbrich Gardens

Hailey Griffin, Staff Writer October 12, 2021

Glimmers of light pierced the dark blanket of night that rested upon the garden, drawing curious eyes to each exhibit. Sounds of wildlife, crickets, music, conversation and laughter drifted through the...

Taste of Fall

Pumpkin spice is the best fall flavor

Iman Alrashid , Staff Writer October 12, 2021

Fall is my favorite season ever because of the weather, the views, and absolutely the food. There are many fall flavors, but my favorite is pumpkin spice.   Fall is the most beautiful season in...

Lindsey Stirling performs at Summerfest.

My experience at Summerfest included ups and downs

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer October 12, 2021

After a cancelled year due to COVID-19, Summerfest was back on this past month and I was able to attend for four days.   Summerfest implemented a variety of pandemic protocols, but the way they...

A new Pixellot Artificial Intelligence camera system has been installed in Redsten Gymnasium to help broadcast Madison College athletic events. Similar cameras have also been installed on the outdoor athletic fields.

A new eye in the sky

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor October 12, 2021

The Pixellot Artificial Intelligence camera system has brought a whole new ball game to Madison College.   For the past few years, the college had been livestreaming sports events. But when the...

Volunteers load and transport boxes of items donated to help the refugees from Afghanistan.

Donation drive for refugees from Afghanistan

Sherra Owino, Copy Editor September 29, 2021

As the headlines have shifted from the war’s end in Afghanistan, the needs are far from over for the refugees displaced from their home, and Madison College is doing its part to assist.  On Friday...

Matthew Charles holds his book “You Cannot Burn the Sun.”

Matthew Charles is an inspirational poet

Eimy Gonzalez, Assistant Editor September 29, 2021

Talent is a well-known attribute of the human condition. Every individual has a spark, with the ability to make an impact within themselves as well as around their community, or as far as they will let...

Madison College has face coverings available at its entryways as a way to help visitors abide by the college's mask mandate.

Masks may not be perfect, but they’re one more layer of protection

Adeline Holte , Staff Writer September 29, 2021

It has become a new norm for most of us, walking out of our houses, into stores, onto trains and buses, to throw a mask on. During the beginning of the pandemic, this seemed like a practical precaution...

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Marvel adds ‘Legend of the Ten Rings’

JD Smith Nelson, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is a contender for top spot regarding their solo hero flicks. With solid action, character drama, and impressive...

Illustration about LGBTQ+ Youth in Sports: 84% of Americans surveyed have witnessed or experienced anti-LGBTQ attitudes in sports; 75% of LGBTQ youth are not open to their coaches about their sexual orientation, 82% of transgender and gender expansive youth are not out to their coaches about their gender identity, 51% of trans youth never use the school locker aligned with their gender identity.

Making the team just part of the battle

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief September 28, 2021

As exciting as sports are, there are also times where it’s hard. Outside of just the athletic aspect, LGBTQ+ athletes have an entirely different experience. They have to go through the same things as...

Phi Theta Kappa members set up a flag display on campus.

Display memorializes victims of 9/11 attack

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor September 14, 2021

Whether you were there or not, existing or not, or remember or not, the impact 9/11 has on the United States will always be felt.   Having it be one of the most memorable days in American history,...

Fitness Center work progresses.

Fitness Center work still on track

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief September 14, 2021

Madison College’s new fitness center is on track to open next semester.  Construction for a new fitness center and locker rooms have been in progress since January of 2021. The project is reported...

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