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The Clarion

German diplomat tells how nation still struggles with its past

Rachel Husted, Staff Writer November 21, 2018

More than 80 years after Adolf Hitler came to power, Germany continues to struggle with its past, coming slowly to terms with the actions that lead to the repression and genocide of many Jewish people. German...

Motivational speaker Ian Humphrey was the keynote speaker at the annual Changing the Narrative Conference.

Changing the Narrative: ‘Be a voice, not an echo’

Katie Paape, Staff Writer November 21, 2018

CEO of a multi-million-dollar company and motivational speaker, Ian Humphrey, gave a presentation at the second annual “Changing the Narrative – Be a Voice, Not an Echo” conference at Madison College....

Madison College women’s basketball player Aniah Williams, left, looks to drive past a Sauk Valley Community College opponent during the WolfPack’s victory on Nov. 14 at Redsten Gymnasium.

WolfPack wins 3 in a row

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor November 21, 2018

The 2018/19 season-opening road trip was rough going for the WolfPack women’s basketball team as they lost the first three contests by significant margins.  The loss to Anoka-Ramsey Community College...

Students help run a station at the poverty simulation activity held this month at the Truax Campus. The event was run by the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement.

Impactful lesson about poverty

Lillian Glackin, Staff Writer November 21, 2018

Madison College ensures all of its students feel equal and understood. Among this effort, Lucia Nunez, Vice President for Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement partnered with United Way to provide...

Madison College Public Safety

PUBLIC SAFETY

Officer David Manthey, Public Safety Officer November 21, 2018

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community.  Here are some of our recent notable incidents:  On Nov. 2, officers responded...

MEET THE PACK

Profiles of WolfPack athletes November 21, 2018

MEN’S BASKETBALL A returning starter on the Madison College men’s basketball team, Sean Suchomel started 18 games for the WolfPack last year and played in 29. He averaged 9.4 points, 6 rebounds...

Libraries & Academic Support Services at Madison College

OFF THE SHELF

Kelley Minica and Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarians November 21, 2018

According to the Pew Research Center’s State of the News Media fact sheet from July 2018, the percentage of podcast listeners in America has substantially increased over the past decade, with 44 percent...

Sophomore volleyball player Paige Hostetler, shown visiting with a teammate during a match earlier this season, was selected as the conference MVP.

Successful volleyball season comes to end for WolfPack

CLARION STAFF REPORT November 7, 2018
Madison College’s volleyball team saw its post-season hopes dashed by Harper College for the third straight year. The WolfPack fell 3-1 to Harper in the NJCAA Region IV Division III Tournament Semifinal on Oct. 27.
Madison College instructors Andy Kurth, center, and Matthew Lazzara, right, worked at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Kurth recently shared his experiences as part of the STEM Center Speaker Series.

Instructor shares experiences working at Antarctic station

Joe Craker, Sports Editor November 7, 2018
As a guest for the University of Wisconsin, the Madison College electronics instructor was invited on a two-month excursion early last year to conduct maintenance on UW-operated weather stations in Antarctica — affectionately referred to as “the Ice” by Kurth and colleagues. 
The Clarion received seven awards at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention. Pictured, from left, are staff members Damara Gillett, Alexandra Christensen, Andrew Kicmol and Joe Craker.

Clarion earns national recognition at conference

Clarion Staff November 7, 2018

The Clarion received seven national awards at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention held in Louisville, KY, Oct. 25-28. The newspaper was honored a Pacemaker Finalist, one...

Filament Games staff members Ethan Cayko, left, and Brandon Pittser spoke at the fifth Stem Center Speaker Series presentation of the semester held on Halloween (hence Ethan’s Cat in the Hat costume) at the Truax Campus.

Filament Games looks for ways to turn learning into play

Katie Paape, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

When we think of what results from playing video games, education is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. But as technology continues to thrive, using games as a medium for learning is becoming...

Men’s basketball adds 3 transfers, 8 incoming freshman to squad

Tomaz Farina Escosteguy and Joe Craker November 7, 2018

This season will pose quite a challenge for the inexperienced WolfPack men’s basketball team.  Luckily for the team and fans, Head Coach Jamal Palmer has plenty of experience managing fresh faces. ...

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