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The Clarion

The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion

The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion

A bit about Nicolas LaMorte

Nicolas LaMorte, Editor in Chief September 16, 2015

To the students and faculty members of Madison College. Hello! My name is Nicolas LaMorte, and for the next two semesters I will be the editor in chief of our school newspaper, The Clarion. For the...

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SaVEing students from sexual violence

Samantha McCoy, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

In 2011 Congress passed the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act or the SaVE Act. The SaVe Act requires colleges to report any incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking....

It’s self-improvement month, get started at the library

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian September 16, 2015

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” – Ernest Hemingway Self-Improvement Month is celebrated during the month of...

Martha Laugen Madison B-Cyle City Manager installs the new B-Cycle Station.

B-cycle brings bikes to Truax

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor September 16, 2015

Have you noticed the new bright red bicycles outside of the Health Education building? The new B-cycle station was installed on Wednesday, Sept. 9. At part of a trial period, the bikes are free to use...

Student Senate looking for candidates

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor September 16, 2015

Student senate elections are coming up soon, and if you want to run for a position you need to act fast! The deadline to apply for candidacy is this Friday, Sept. 18. But even if you don’t make the application...

Sometimes being a student saves you money

Jessica Ayala, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Students at Madison College have a lot of expenses. Luckily, your status as a student makes you eligible for many discounts. Microsoft Office - Madison College has an agreement with Microsoft to provide...

Alfredo Ramirez-Pinho (center) kicks the ball downfield during the September 4th win against Rock Valley College.

Paraguayan-born player Ramirez-Pinho helps lead the WolfPack men’s soccer team

Ana Bon, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Alfredo Ramirez-Pinho is a mid-fielder and known to others on the Madison College men’s soccer team as being tough as nails. Yet, he has a soft side, even admitting that his favorite movie is Disney’s...

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Public Safety Announcement September 2015

Sgt. Joe Steffen September 15, 2015

What’s happening? Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community.  Here are some of the notable incidents from this past month. On...

Construction on challenge course across from the Health Education Building

Challenge course opening soon

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor September 15, 2015

Madison College is now the only technical college in the State of Wisconsin to have a challenge course on campus. The course includes a number of high and low challenges such as rappelling, zip lining...

Two firefighters demonstrate how to put out a car fire

Grand opening celebrates new fire training facilities

Nicolas LaMorte, Editor in Chief September 15, 2015

The newly reconstructed Human and Protective services training facilities celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 9. The new burn tower and outdoor fire training center is located across the street from...

Alfredo Ramirez-Pinho scores for Madison College.

WolfPack men’s soccer seeks long-term success

Jolie Vale, Sports Editor August 25, 2015

Though the Wolfpack men’s soccer team may still be shaking off a loss in the NJCAA Region IV Tournament quarterfinal, head coach Cory Sims seems to have bigger things on his mind. After finishing...

2nd year for women’s soccer has coach Pomeroy excited

Jolie Vale, Sports Editor August 25, 2015

You could hear the excitement in head coach Tory Pomeroy’s voice when asked about the upcoming women’s soccer season. “Last year set a benchmark for what this program has to offer,” said Pomeroy...

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