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Sanders faces long odds on way to White House

Stephen Taylor, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

The “Feel the Bern” bumper stickers and T-shirts are all over Madison and tell a story. Bernie Sanders, democratic candidate for President of the United States, has struck a nerve with voters who want...

Key issues for Madison College students

Bailey Ayres and Megan Behnke March 23, 2016

We recently polled a class of 15 Madison College students representing varying areas of study and ages to find out what their top concerns are as students heading to the polls on April 5. The top six...

Students4Bernie unique among clubs on campus

Ana Bon, Artistic Director March 23, 2016

How involved are Madison College students in political affairs? How interested? About 40,000 students are enrolled in the college at nine locations. There are 91 student clubs and organizations. Yet...

Exploring the Wisconsin experience

Christina Springfield, Librarian March 23, 2016

I have a confession to make. Growing up, I never gave nonfiction books a chance. Compared to the thrill I got trying to name the real killer in a mystery novel, immersing myself in the fantastical happenings...

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March 23rd Public Safety Update

Sgt. Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Team March 23, 2016

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...

Baseball team opens season in Arizona

Clarion Staff Report March 22, 2016

A spring break trip to Arizona gave the Madison College men’s baseball team its first chance to get some games in this season. Although the 4-8 outcome wasn’t what some might have anticipated from...

Women’s basketball season ends with loss to Lakers

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor March 22, 2016

The women WolfPack basketball had quite the impressive season, finishing the year with a 27-4-0 record and an impressive home record of 14-1-0. Madison College’s season ended with a loss in the NJCAA...

Victor Freiremelgizo, a student from Spain who is now studying at Madison College, was one of four international students to visit with The Clarion about their thoughts of the presidential primary election.

International perspectives

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

Within the U.S. borders, the election process can seem like a circus – especially with the current presidential primary, which some are arguing shows that the candidates are clueless and the government...

Members of the Business Professionals of America at Madison College pose with their awards at Lakeshore Technical College.

BPA students qualify for nationals in Boston

Clarion Staff Report March 2, 2016

Students from the Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter at Madison College attended the organization’s 2016 State Leadership Conference at Lakeshore Technical College in Sheboygan on Feb. 18. The...

Student survey response rate lower than hoped

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer March 2, 2016

A low response during the first few days of the implementation of the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) survey has Madison College officials concerned. As a result, the deadline for completion has been...

The Clarion staff won several awards at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention in Middleton.

Clarion wins first place at WNA

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor March 2, 2016

Members of The Clarion staff won seven awards in the Wisconsin College Media Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented during the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s annual convention...

The BCycle station was installed in front of the Health Education building last fall.

BCycle rolls to success in first year on campus

Rebecca Waraczynski, Business Director March 2, 2016

A new BCycle station was only at Madison College for a short three-months in the fall, but the student group that helped bring it here saw enough in that time period to anticipate continued success. The...

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