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Print or electronic? Both offered at library

Jennifer Kasch, Librarian March 2, 2016

Recently the book world has witnessed a surprising trend, a decrease in e-book sales and e-book reader ownership and a preference amongst many students for print books. As a student, which do you prefer...

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Public Safety Report March

Sgt. Joe Steffen March 2, 2016

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 Feb. 11, Public Safety...

Smoking still not allowed on campus

Josh Zytkiewicz, Managing Editor March 2, 2016

While walking into the building last Monday, I had to walk past three different individuals who were smoking on campus property. In case you weren’t aware, smoking is not allowed. Smoking has been banned...

WolfPack fall short in attempt to grab a win

Clarion Staff Report March 2, 2016

As odd as it might sound for a team that ended the regular season on a five-game losing streak, the Madison College men’s basketball team hoped the post-season would have lasted just a little longer. Madison...

WolfPack softball team drops 3 indoor games

Clarion Staff Report March 2, 2016

The Madison College softball team opened the season by playing in the Rochester Community and Technical College Early Bird Invitational on Feb. 26 in the Bubble at UCR Regional Stadium in Rochester, Minn. Despite...

Brieann Robbins, left, and Antonia Villalon perform in a dress rehearsal of the Madison College Performing Arts production of "Clybourne Park."

Clybourne Park hits the stage March 4th

Elliott Puckette, Arts Editor March 2, 2016

The intensive week of dress rehearsals, known as “tech week,” that are part of every theatrical production began Monday, Feb. 29. A team of seven actors have been working since January under the direction...

Kaitlyn Kast (15) dribbles past a Joliet Junior College defender during her team’s home victory on Feb. 17. Madison College beat both Joliet and Rock Valley College to win the NJCAA Division II Regional IV title.

Women’s basketball team wins region IV championship

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor March 1, 2016

Rock Valley College has been the team to beat in both the North Central Community College Conference and the NJCAA Division III Region IV women’s basketball tournament. Despite splitting regular-season...

Jessica Bolanos, a fifth semester student in the court reporter program, demonstrates how the stenograph machine is used.

Madison College marks Court Reporting and Captioning Week

Stephanie Riedel, Copy Editor February 17, 2016

Lisa Hubacher, Lee Carey and Yvonne Meichtry want you to be as excited about Feb. 14-20 as they are. It’s National Court Reporting and Captioning week and as Madison College’s court reporting faculty,...

Students Encouraged to Respond to Survey

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

The Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) has been utilized by Madison College for the last dozen years to provide direction for college initiatives related to retention, strategic planning and student...

Michael Johnson, President and CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, speaks at N.E.T. Saturday on Feb. 13.

N.E.T. Saturday event teaches job hunting skills

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor February 17, 2016

More than one hundred dedicated Madison College students fought the subzero windchill and loss of early Saturday morning leisure time to practice upscale fork and networking skills at the third annual...

Transition team creates plan for West Campus

Kimberly L. Michal, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

West students, pay close attention to your email. Many people are confused about what’s going on with the West campus. One thing that is completely clear is that West is closing May 15 after the semester...

Wellness Challenge puts new phone app to use

Laura Budzinski, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

Most likely you’ve noticed the posters all around campus regarding Madison College’s Wellness Challenge. Anna Marie Hoffmann, the college’s health educator, is the driving force behind this effort...

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