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Madison College’s Technology Services hosted a “Secure Our World” event in October.
‘Secure Our World’ event held at Truax
Madison College honors program logo
Recognizing the Honors Program’s 10th anniversary
This is an architectural rendering of what the re-modeled Truax Campus D-Block will look like.
Student Services moved during remodeling
Madison College Public Safety Logo
Winter weather reminders from the Public Safety Office
Helping all year round illustration of hands reaching to the sky.
Help all year round
A Google AI generated illustration of a digital garden.
Digital gardens: The internet’s new personal renaissance
ADHD Awareness ribbon illustration
Student speaks of challenges presented because of ADHD
Take a deep, introspective look into your place in the universe and find balance
Sushi at Sushi Lover Restaurant in the West Towne Mall.
Eager to return to Sushi Lover
First experience at Hairball events left journalist with mixed fellings.
Hairball shows fall a bit short
Grab a snack and enjoy these Top 3 Netflix shows
‘The Penguin’ makes explosive entrance
Camilla Hauser (24) is about to pivot and swing around her opponent during a home game on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
WolfPack women’s basketball on a 3-game winning streak
Jevon Campbell (1) scores off a jump shot during his team's victory over Blackhawk on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2024.
Fast start for ranked WolfPack
Post-season honors for the WolfPack
Madison College’s Emma Carpenter (left) and Amber Horn attempt to block a spike from a Bryant & Stratton College player during their NJCAA Region 4 Division II playoff game at Redsten Gymnasium on Nov. 6. The WolfPack won, 3-0.
WolfPack volleyball falls in Region 4 semifinals
Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes speaks to high school Black Student Union members while they work on an activity during the National BSU Conference at Madison College on Nov. 22, 2024.
National BSU Conference hosted by the Madison College chapter
Young dancers perform at the 2023 Hmong New Year celebration at Madison College.
Hmong New Year Celebration to be held at Truax on Dec. 7
Newly inducted members of the National Society of Leadership and Success gather for a photo.
NSLS Induction Ceremony 
A visitor enjoys the artwork on display as part of the Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance art show in the Truax Gallery. The opening celebration was held on Nov. 14.
‘Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance ‘
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Kodiak Koessl presents the Top 5 Stories from the Clarion video.
Top 5 stories from the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of The Clarion
The Madison College volleyball team celebrates sophomore night on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
Madison College volleyball sophomore night photos
Top 5 Stories from the Sept. 25, 2024, issue
Top 5 Stories from the Sept. 25, 2024, issue
Vet Tech adopt a pet poster
Mascotas del Programa de Veterinaria listas para ser adoptadas
A new rapid transit bus for Madison Metro.
Las líneas del autobús ‘Rapid Transit’ ya están en funcionamiento
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Public Safety officer Joseph Steffan on his rounds of the Truax campus wearing a taser on his left hip.

Taser resolution passed by board

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor • January 22, 2014

The resolution for allowing full-time Public Safety at the college to carry Tasers was passed this month and full-timers started to carry them on campus prior to the first day of classes. The resolution...

Tasers could help ensure safety of first responders, others

Jacob Ennis, Managing Editor • December 11, 2013

When the police show up after someone has broken into your home, you would expect them to show up carrying a firearm. When you are running from a mugger and see a police officer, you’re going to want...

Arguments against arming Public Safety officers with tasers

Colin Bowden, Staff writer • December 11, 2013

Safety. We use that word so loosely at times it can seem to mean everything and nothing at once. It can mean peace and war, noise and silence, weapons and the lack thereof. Such times call for moral and...

Public Safety Director Jim Bottoni holds the type of taser he would like officers to carry.

Public Safety to propose arming officers with Tasers

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor • December 11, 2013

At the Madison College District Board meeting later tonight (Dec. 11), Public Safety will give a presentation on the potential deployment of Tasers to full-time officers. Public Safety is proposing...

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