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The Clarion

The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion

Killing the planet?

Killing the planet?

Hailey Griffin, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Are we slowly killing the planet that sustains us? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. There are several ways we contribute to environmental degradation. Humans are responsible for the mass consumption...

Climate change becomes hot topic

Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Climate change. Global warming. Just reading those words may have turned you away from finishing this article. What is one more whiny young adult shouting into the void going to say that you have already...

Madison College is working with Second Harvest Food Bank to open a pantry on campus. Called the Cupboard, it will open on Sept. 17 in Room 122 of the Health Education Building at the Truax Campus.

Collaboration with food bank creates pantry on campus

Maia Lathrop, Graphic Designer September 18, 2019

Did you know that a third of Madison College students have skipped meals because they didn’t have enough money for food? Student hunger was brought to light with the Student Senate’s hunger survey...

The setting sun makes for a picturesque setting behind the Health Education Building at the end of the first day of classes on Sept. 3.

DRS can help students with disabilities reach their goals

Vernon Ziegler, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a piece of legislation signed nearly 30 years ago that expanded civil rights for Americans living with a disability. This crucial legislation allows the nearly...

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Program to improve rate of completion for students

Hailey Griffin, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

The Men of Excellence program has recently been introduced to Madison College. The idea for the program was initiated in the spring of 2019, and has been up and running since July of this year. “The...

Students and staff gather outside the new Goodman South Campus for a photograph on the first day of classes.

Goodman South Campus serves students and the community

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer September 18, 2019

Madison College’s South Goodman Campus expansion is more than just additional classrooms in a different location. Goodman South has been designed to give an opportunity to potential students and an opportunity...

Skål Public House, located in Mount Horeb, provides a unique dining environment.

Norwegian food close to home

Sean Bull, Broadcast Manager September 18, 2019

Thankfully, Skål Public House is a Norwegian restaurant in heritage only. No offense to readers who are fans of lefse and lutefisk, but I much prefer the Americanized fare of this Mount Horeb pub. Though...

Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels shows guests a science lab at the new Goodman South Campus on Aug. 23.

Moving in time at Madison College South Campus

Vernon Ziegler, Staff Writer August 28, 2019

As you read this article, the Goodman South Campus of Madison College will have come to life for the Fall 2019 Semester with faculty, students, staff, and community members utilizing a state-of-the-art...

Racism and violence must be addressed

Veronica Werzinske, Staff Writer August 28, 2019

Politicians are rarely silent. They champion personal causes, argue in support of funding for special projects, and verbally battle with each other all the time. But when it comes to the topics of gun...

Making food more affordable to students

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor August 28, 2019

Food can be taken for granted – especially at school cafeterias. Walking through the gates of the Truax campus cafeteria, a plethora of options awaits students. Chefs await behind glass displaying options...

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Career Closet is coming to your campus

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief August 28, 2019

A career closet pop-up style event is coming to Madison College for degree students on the Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Reedsburg, Portage, South and Truax campus at the beginning of October. Once a semester,...

Book rental program set for the new semester

Maia Lathrop, Graphic Designer August 28, 2019

You’re a student who is ready to pick up your textbooks. You head to the Truax Bookstore, and the staff helps you find out the material you need for each class. All your materials are brought out to...

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