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Chef Zach Engel, left, visits with host Kyle Cherek during the Feb. 26 Chef Series presentation at Madison College’s Truax Campus.

Sharing Middle Eastern fare

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief March 4, 2020

Chef Zach Engel came to visit Madison College on Feb. 26 for the monthly Chef Series that is sponsored by Vollrath. Engel has a restaurant in Chicago called Galit. The name means “waves” in Hebrew...

Madison College’s Mike Bridge was selected as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s assistant coach of the year.

Softball assistant Bridge earns recognition

Christina Gordon, Sports Editor March 4, 2020

Mike Bridge has been part of the Madison College softball team for nine years, and has helped the team get to back-to-back trips to the national tournament.  A softball coach for 36 years, Bridge...

A group of panelists from Madison College and the community share their experiences with Historical Black Colleges during a form on Feb. 27.

Black Student Union hosts Black and Brilliant panel

Michelle Ledesma Ceron, Staff Writer March 4, 2020

Black history month came to a close with a Black and Brilliant panel. This event was held in room D1630 on Feb. 27. There was a panel that consisted of nine former scholars of Historical Black Colleges...

Dave Irwin and Helen Avakian perform at the High Noon Saloon on Feb. 22

Madison has developed its own ‘Carnaval’ traditions

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor March 4, 2020

“Carnaval” is an annual event that occurs in several cities all over the world. Carnaval celebrations include parades, elaborate costumes, song and dance. Madison, Wis. has developed its own annual...

A local and global issue

A local and global issue

Hunter Turpin, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

“Human trafficking is not only prevalent, but it’s pervasive in Dane county and in Madison, and that’s why I’m here; if we don’t accept that it is an issue we will never put an end to it.” This...

Students take the Student Satisfaction Inventory Survey on campus on Feb. 17

Survey has brought about change on campus

Paige Zezulka, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

Beginning on Feb. 17 through March 6, Madison College is giving their students a way to share their voice. The Ruffalo Noel Levitz survey is a student satisfaction survey available for those who are completing...

Madison College Climate and Culture Program Coordinator Jimmy Cheffen Jr. talks about programing the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement plans to bring to campus.

‘Madison College Talks’ a powerful series

Shia Aaron L. Fisher, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

The Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement department at Madison College has been busy organizing events and programs for community members and Madison College students. Jimmy Cheffen Jr. is the Climate...

Reactions to performance were predictable, but way off base

Ezra Peters, Staff Writer February 20, 2020

Every February, families and friends alike gather around their TVs with snacks and games to watch the sporting event of the year – a football game called the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is one of the...

Trevor Burmeister, an assistant baseball coach at Madison College for more than three years, has been hired by the Grand Junction Rockies to be their hitting coach.

Baseball assistant gets job with Rockies organization

Christina Gordon, Sports Editor February 20, 2020

  Every coach dreams about coaching in the Major Leagues.  Former Madison College Assistant Coach Trevor Burmeister is one step closer to that. Burmeister recently accepted a position with...

Flu still the bigger threat

Flu still the bigger threat

Britni Petitt & Mandy Scheuer, Photo Editor & Office Manager February 5, 2020

A new virus has made its global debut and as a result, people wonder if they should be concerned. According to Dr. Ryan Westergaard, chief medical officer at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services,...

More to health than physical well being

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor February 5, 2020

Physical education in schools must teach more than just standards of physical wellness, but mental wellness, too. I find a lot of students dread gym courses, especially in grade school. I think this...

Senate advisor Ellie Rome, left, and Dr. Howard Spearman, Vice President of Student Affairs, accept an award on behalf of Madison College from the All In Campus Democraty Challenge.

Efforts to increase student voting rates earn recognition for college

Chris Bird, News Editor February 5, 2020

Madison College received an award for student voter participation from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge at their award ceremony in Washington D.C. on Nov. 12. Madison College was given the Best In...

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