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Wolfie, the Madison College mascot, welcomed guests to the Goodman South Campus dedication ceremony on Sept. 28.

Celebrating Goodman South

Tessa Morhardt and Sean Bull October 3, 2019

After years of planning and hard work, it’s now up and running. On Sept. 28, Madison College welcomed the community to Goodman South Campus for the official grand opening of the building.  The...

A community member speaks at the Alliant Energy Center during a National Guard Bureau meeting to discuss the environmental impact of bringing two squadrons of F-35A aircraft to the Dane County Regional Airport.

Community responds to plans locate F-35 squadrons in city

Chris Bird, News Editor October 3, 2019

The Dane County Regional Airport has been selected as a preferred location to establish an F-35A operational squadron of two 18 plane squadrons with two backup aircraft. The National Guard Bureau has selected...

Free flu shots available on campus

Free flu shots available on campus

Cassandra Cullen, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

As much as we don’t want to admit it, flu season is here. Passing sneezing people in the hallways or even taking handouts from your sick table-neighbor could cause you to get infected with that nasty...

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...

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