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The Truax Bookstore is getting ready for college’s new text rental program, which will launch this summer.

Ready for book rental

Catherine Larsen, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

About a decade ago, students began discussing the extremely high cost of textbooks and the idea of a textbook rental program. During the fall semester of 2017 President Dr. Daniels charged the Student...

Karen Roberts Student Life Leadership Award winners were, from left, Aminata Sowe, Deyshia Kinsey, Tim Myers, Andrew Kicmol and Steven Ansorge

Student leaders honored at college’s annual awards banquet

Katie Paape, News Editor May 7, 2019

The Executive Leadership Team recognized student leaders and instructors at Madison College during an “Leadership in Wonderland” themed Celebration of Student Success held on April 25. There were...

Shut off the social media spigot this summer

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor May 7, 2019

Social media is everywhere you go. Literally. Usually, it resides in the palm of your hand or the back pocket of those new blue jeans. You can usually find teens and adults (myself included) with their...

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief of The Clarion

Editor thankful for year at helm of The Clarion

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief May 7, 2019

I can’t believe it’s already over. When I first applied for editor in chief of The Clarion I was anxious and a little scared about how not only I would fare, but the newspaper as a whole. I couldn’t...

A 14 million to 1 chance

Sean Bull, Broadcast Manager May 7, 2019

It’s been two weeks. What can I say about “Avengers: Endgame” that hasn’t already been said by millions? It’s good, you already know that. This year, so far, has been a great year for superhero...

Mental Health Awareness Day

Mental Health Awareness Day

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief April 23, 2019

Earlier this month Intercultural Exchange and Madison College had a mental health day to help raise awareness to students about the importance of mental health in communities of color. While specifically...

Filmmaker Gillian Laub answers questions from a moderator during a recent presentation on her film "Southern Rites" at UW's Union South

Filmmaker discusses ‘Southern Rites’ at UW presentation

Emily Dimond, Photographer April 23, 2019

Gillian Laub visited Madison to premier her film as a part of a traveling exhibit. The issue of racism in the south is the basis of the film “Southern Rites,” shown at UW-Union South the HBO film was...

College holds Dark Skies Severe Weather Seminar

Katie Paape, News Editor April 23, 2019

Madison College recently held a Dark Skies Severe Weather Seminar. The annual event which gave advice for safety in severe weather, a review of the surprising flooding Madison experienced last August,...

Newly elected Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway speaks at forum prior to the April election

A veteran’s wish list for Madison’s new mayor

Brad Burt, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

Every time a new official is elected to public office, they implement their own policies and agenda. As one of the many Madison-area veterans, there are a few things I’d like to see newly-elected Mayor...

From right to left: Dragon roll, asparagus roll and spicy spider roll

Takumi a cozy environment for a sushi night out

TARA OLIVIA MARTENS, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

If you’re looking for a small restaurant with an authentic sushi experience, look no further than Takumi sushi. Takumi is just 10 minutes from Truax campus and within two blocks of East Towne Mall in...

Students visit with Vietnam War veterans and look at the displays set up at the Truax campus on March 29

Vietnam vets share their stories with students

Brad Burt, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

Honoring Vietnam veterans was the subject of the Vietnam War Veterans Day event held on March 29 at the Truax Campus. There were several displays set up with various gear and equipment used during the...

Madison College students and staff attending an alternative break service trip to the Florida panhandle gather for a photograph on the beach during a break in their work activities.

Having a lasting impact

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor April 9, 2019

While spring break memories fade quickly for most, some students as well as staff at Madison College have memories that will leave a lasting impact. Over the past decade, volunteers from Madison College...

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