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Referendum about funding source for regional activities

Betsy Osterberger, News Editor April 24, 2014

The Student Activities Board (SAB) has approved holding a referendum to let regional campus students decide whether or not they will pay an extra $3.25 per credit hour to gain access to campus events and...

Volunteers sought to help with college’s Thank-a-Thon events

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Social Media Editor April 10, 2014

On April 29, Madison College will hold a Thank-a-Thon as a way to show gratitude to the local taxpayers who approved the “Smart Future” building referendum. Voters passed the referendum on the first...

Concerns about negative impact of legalizing marijuana

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2014

There is a lot of talk, here and in other states, of the so-called “benefits” of legalizing marijuana. They talk about its so-called “medical properties” and how it is “less harmful” than alcohol...

Many reasons to change outdated marijuana laws

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer April 9, 2014

A Dane County referendum April 1 showed strong support for the legalization of cannabis, carrying a solid 64.5 percent of the vote in favor of the little green leaves. The marijuana legalization movement...

Fitness and health referendum approved; Senate officers voted in

Brandon Allen-Trick, Copy Editor May 8, 2013

Between April 26 and 30th, Madison College students lined up (or logged in) to cast their ballot for their student body representation. The Clarion sat down with the new Senate officers to ask them what...

Voting to begin for health, fitness centers at Truax

Voting to begin for health, fitness centers at Truax

Jacob Ennis, Managing Editor April 9, 2013

The student health clinic is in a trailer and bursting at its seams, and the fitness center is outdated. Students will have the opportunity to correct these problems by voting in a health services and...

Madison College Culinary Program Director Mike Stark speaks to students in Truax's gourmet kitchen on April 2, 2013.

Culinary program relocating to downtown campus, building plans change.

Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2013

It is midday and Truax’s cafeteria kitchen is buzzing with the clinking of hot pans and sharp objects. Voices and the traffic of food preparation compete for attention. The cafeteria staff and the culinary...

New building for culinary arts program approved

New building for culinary arts program approved

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief April 25, 2012

Across the college, the aftermath of the largest education-related referendum is evident with construction taking place at many of the campuses. However, the college is looking to add more construction...

More funding needed to continue college's student bus pass program

More funding needed to continue college’s student bus pass program

Alan Irish, Clarion Staff Writer August 29, 2011

Facing high gas prices and a troubled economy, more and more students have turned to using their student bus pass as an affordable way to get around Madison, but that bus pass might not exist for much...

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