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The Christmas tree in the Wisconsn State Capitol building.

What’s in a name?

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Governor Tony Evers made a stir unveiling the theme for this year’s State Capitol holiday tree: “Celebrate Science.” The controversy wasn’t the theme for the tree, but what he called the tree:...

Holiday spending can place a strain on students’ budgets

Chris Bird, News Editor December 12, 2019

The holiday season is here, and that means that everyone is going to feel the pressure to get gifts for their friends and loved ones. The holidays don’t have to drain your bank account, though, there...

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Too divided to even talk about politics

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor December 12, 2019

In recent weeks, every other headline seems to have something to do with the impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump or the upcoming presidential election. As a nation, this is huge news.  Generally,...

Try being blunt and bold

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor November 27, 2019

Recently, I have been hearing the phrase "politically correct" a lot. Being politically correct. What does that mean exactly? Technically, the phrase politically correct is used to describe language,...

Brad Burt visits with a street musician during one of rounds visiting people along State Street in an attempt to connect with veterans who tend to frequent the area

Student on a mission to help other veterans

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer November 27, 2019

Veterans Day is a day that brings feeling of gratitude, reverence, and sorrow from the loss of loved ones who served for the United States. For student Bradley Burt, being a veteran and a full-time student...

A dance group performs at the Asian American Student Association’s Hmong New Year celebration on Nov. 12.

A celebration of culture

Antilica Xiong, Staff Writer November 27, 2019

The Asian American Student Association of Madison College hosted a Hmong New Year on Nov. 12. The night consisted of many musical performances including dancers and singers along with an educational guest...

The Madison College municipal band rehearses for an upcoming concert to be held at Madison College’s Mitby Theater on Dec. 6. at 7:30 p.m. The group will be joined by the college’s big band and jazz ensemble.

3 Madison College groups to perform holiday concert on Dec. 6

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus November 27, 2019

The holidays are right around the corner, which means holiday music is right around the corner too.  Madison College will be getting into the holiday spirit with a three-group concert in Mitby Theater...

Van is student’s home and refuge by choice

Chris Bird, News Editor November 27, 2019

Adam Schlub, also known as Val, studies web design at Madison College. He has aspirations to one day work in a research station up in Alaska. Val also lives in his van. Val says he chooses to live in...

Dr. Yusef Salaam speaks in Mitby Theater at Madison College’s Truax Campus on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Yusef Salaam visits Madison College

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor November 13, 2019

Madison College had the honor of having Dr. Yusef Salaam come and talk about his story and how he managed to live this struggle of being accused of a crime that he did not commit. For six years and eight...

Nicotine in vaping pods at higher levels than cigarettes

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor November 13, 2019

Vaping isn’t that bad right? Wrong. There are a lot more health concerns that are not being shared openly with the public and to younger generations. We see multiple ways to vape now, there are juuls,...

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...

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