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Students de-stress with Frida Kahlo STUART PATE Staff Writer On Oct. 11, during Hispanic Heritage Month, the Intercultural Exchange hosted the Frida Kahlo paint party at Madison College’s Truax campus as well as online in hopes of giving students an opportunity to “de-stress” throughout these troubled times and at a high point in the current semester. “Midterms, FAFSA renewal, a global pandemic, the cost of buying milk and groceries. We know that our students go through a lot on a daily basis,” said Ro Encizo, senior student program advisor at Madison College. “A mental health break might just be what we all need right about now in the semester.” All materials were supplied for students to
paint portraits of Hispanic feminist icon and artist Frida Kahlo. Kahlo was chosen as the subject of the event because she was ahead of her time. “She challenged identity, gender and human rights in the early 1900’s” said Encizo. “Kahlo believed in expressing the pain and challenges of women in a mostly patriarchal society.” Currently women still make 74 cents per dollar made by men and when it comes to Latina women it’s closer to 57 cents, notes Encizo. Afterwards each student got to take their paintings with them. The Intercultural Exchange hopes to provide a paint and destress event once a semester.
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Students attend a Frida Kahlo painting party at the Madison College Interculutral Exchange.
Bakery reopens at Truax KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief The bakery, found around the corner of the cafeteria at Truax, is open once again. After a year of inactivity due to the pandemic, baked goods are available for all to enjoy. The bakery’s goodies are made by students in the Baking and Decorative Arts program. Because the program only lasts a year, the bakery is a new experience for the students. However, it’s a staple for those who have been at the college for a while. “It's more about the people that have been at the college or have been familiar with the store in the past that are the ones that are the most excited because they know what the bakery has to offer,” said Cheryl Wise, the baking and decorative arts full time instructor. Even though COVID-19 greatly affects many aspects of life, it hasn’t greatly changed operations at the bakery. Since they are preparing food to be sold to customers, the standard has always been high regarding sanitation practices. The biggest change has just been students wearing masks while working. Students are preparing items to be sold on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, each day focused on a different type of food. For this semester, the main days revolve around general baking, bread and cake.
“I would love everybody to at least stop and take a look because we have pretty things to look at in the store,” said Wise. “The prices are very reasonable to give the students a chance at winning them over and getting them to become a faithful supporter of the bakery, and in essence, supporting the students themselves.” Because the bakery is located around the corner, it is sometimes missed by students. Even students who frequent the cafeteria often might miss the bakery depending on what time they go or what entrance they use. During the fall semester, it is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Above, cupcakes are displayed in Madison College’s bakery at the Traux Campus. At left, a season display welcomes guests.
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Games are good for learning. We all know that by now. From birth, our physical, social, and emotional growth has been shaped by the games we play. Whether we’re alone or together, we play to learn about who we are and our place in this world. Of course, we don’t all like the same games: D&D, Fortnite, McDonald’s Monopoly…and they’re not always fun (see the Queen’s Gambit); but games are NOT just about escape, they engage us in ways that other media just can’t. If you want to understand the way games impact our
lives, there’s no better place to go than the Madison College Libraries. We have hundreds of books and thousands of articles exploring games, gaming, and game design, as well scholarly resources on the economic, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of games. For instance, one of the books, Emotify! The power
of the human element in game-based learning, serious games, and experiential education looks not only at the nuts and bolts of developing effective game-based learning, but also explores how we got here and how gaming can impact learning and our lives in general. And if you want to play
games, our library has both a research guide featuring thought-provoking learning games (https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/powerup) and a page of librarian-developed super fun trivia games (https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/trivia). Speaking of trivia, librarians Mark Perkins and Mark Luetkehoelter will be hosting an online trivia contest during International Games Week, November 7-13. Check the library homepage over the coming weeks for more information so that you can join us for a chance to connect with people and test your trivia knowledge.
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The Madison College Health Education Center hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 19, in the Truax Campus Atrium acoss from the bookstore. Valarie Behling, left, and Health Educator Denise Holin helped check in donors at the event. The Red Cross reports that there is currently an emergency blood and platelet shortage nationwide. Visit redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive near you. Most donations take less than one hour.
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John Nolen reconstruction coming A new perspective for downtown Madison EIMY GONZALEZ Assistant Editor The city of Madison has a significant project underway. The beloved John Nolen Drive is scheduled for reconstruction and renovation, making significant changes in safety and infrastructure as well as developing further value in its design to honor John Nolen. The lengthy process that involves this engrossing project has begun and the City of Madison is committed to making the most of it. “John Nolen Drive is the gateway to our community,” said Hannah Mohelnitzky, the engineering division’s public information officer. “Some people think that it is an opportunity for us to really showcase the beautiful history of Madison, really accentuate our lakes and what we love the most about this area.” The reconstruction of John Nolen Drive will not only enhance the drive towards downtown in terms of beauty from the west side, but it is also planned to integrate forward thinking in safety as well as make a much-needed reconstruction to the causeway between North Shore Drive and Olin Avenue, the track that sits across Lake Mendota. The harsh winters and spring thaws of Wisconsin are especially tough on the causeway. “The causeway is wearing down and in need of a replacement, so, for us in engineering we are looking at the necessity part of this. Where we need to make sure that this is safe and that the infrastructure supports the use,” said Mohelnitzky. Furthermore, mentioned Mohelnitzky, city agencies are taking this already big project as an opportunity to work together towards tying all construction necessities together and make it a more efficient endeavor, rather than make smaller projects year after year. “Why do we want to disrupt people if we can do it all at once?” said Mohelnitzky. “Also, when we are thinking about the budget and the taxpayer’s dollars, it’s more expensive to be continuously digging every year versus trying to make the most out of one project.” Other improvements that have been considered for this project include the replacement of several bridges, three on the north bound and three south, the pavement in the streets as well as the multi-use path that is utilized by bicycles and pedestrians, and the reconstruction of the storm sewer. The reconstruction project is scheduled to begin in 2026; however, the planning has begun, placing the project at the stage of “preliminary design.” This mainly involves engagement with the community. According to Mohelnitzky, the city wants to not only
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share what needs to be done, but also understand what people are using it for, how often and what the community would like out of this project. Meetings are hosted where the priority is to get feedback from the community and have a “twoway conversation,” as explained by Mohelnitzky. Providing the information for this project is important, however, the city looks forward to making chang-
es where most of the population can be satisfied as it has a significant impact on the community. For more information in regards of the project, and updates on the upcoming meetings, please visit https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/projects/john-nolen-drive. Any feedback is appreciated and can vary from a design perspective to any safety concerns in mind. PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MADISON
La Raza United offers support for Latino students LILLIANA MIRANDA Staff Writer Are you Latino, Hispanic or Latinx? Well, there is a club at Madison College you may be interested in joining this year called, La Raza Unida. La Raza Unida is a Latino community here at Madison College. Their goal is to have a place for all Latino students to feel welcome, connected and supported in our college. “We go into these classes and sometimes we are the only Latino students in there. So, here you can come into the club and network,” said Pedro Zepeda Samano, club president, “Everyone in the club has different subjects and different fields. People might be in there for nursing or business and you never know what door you’re opening to
“We go into these classes and sometimes we are the only Latinos student in there. So, here you can come into the club and network.”
Pedro Zepeda Samano, club president
yourself when you meet new people.” Samano graduated West High School in 2019, already heavily involved in the Latino community. He came to Madison College hoping to start a new club for Latinos. He started La Raza in 2019 with 20 to 30 people involved and was doing well until the pandemic hit. Because of this, the club was put on hold. Now that the pandemic is ending and students are coming back to school, Samano along with Vice President Marco Quechol, Secretary Lilly Juarez
and Marketer Julio Mora hope to get the club back up and running again. Although the club is for Latinos, Samano said that anyone is welcome to join the club regardless of their ethnic background. The club meets every other Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Truax Room C1430. During the meetings, La Raza informs each other about what is going on in the community and plan events. There are a couple things in the works right now with Halloween being right
around the corner. Activities may include bringing awareness to Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) where students can color sugar skulls, hangout and meet people. Also, the club is planning to host a fundraiser in the near future where they will be selling tamales and other tradition foods. They hope to raise enough money to go towards future field trips that will help students learn and connect more with the Latin culture. They are also hoping to raise enough money to bring in Edin Alex Enamorado, who is an advocator in Los Angeles, advocating for county and state changes that will make legal food vending possible. For more information about La Raza United, stop by the Intercultural Exchange in Truax Room C1430.
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What’s new and what’s not in the FAFSA STUART PATE Staff Writer Few would contend that college is anything other than expensive. Many turn to financial aid in hopes of paying for college. Several important changes have been implemented to the financial aid application. Still the largest changes are yet to come. This month, Madison College students will begin applying for grants and loans by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Late last year, the Consolidated Appropriations Act was passed into law with, in part, the intent to simplify the FAFSA. However, these changes have largely been delayed leaving the FAFSA changed in appearance with other important changes going unnoticed. All of this occurs in a time when large amounts of federal funding for students goes unclaimed due to students not filling out the FAFSA. One important change to the financial aid application is the suspension of the requirement to register for Selective Service. Yet, the question does remain on the FAFSA. Though there is a law requiring those assigned male at birth between the ages of 18 – 25 to register with Selective Service, students can opt out of this without concern of denial of financial aid. According to Madison College’s financial aid office, “Fewer barriers to applying for financial aid is a benefit to students because it results in more students completing the process and receiving needed assistance.” Another question that remains on the FAFSA despite no longer remaining consequential to financial aid eligibility
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Starting Oct. 1, students can file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid — commonly called FAFSA — for the academic year that begins in the fall of 2022. The earlier students file, the better their odds of getting aid. concerns drug convictions. Students with drug convictions are now eligible for financial aid. According to Keyimani Alford, Dean of Student Access and Success at Madison College, many students often answered this question incorrectly. He continues, “Often students who were in these situations done so prior to enrolling in post-secondary education – their fresh start in a promising future.” Other changes include eligibility expanded to those currently incarcerated, an improved IRS look up procedure to help with accuracy in disclosing
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Members of the Yahara Journal staff wear costumes while tabling to promote their Scary Story and Artwork Contest on Oct. 18.
Title IX protects students from discrimination and harassment IMAN ALRASHID Staff Writer Have you or any one of your friends experienced sexual violence? If so, the Madison College Dean of Students Office wants you to know that you are not alone, and you have support in many ways. Madison College is committed to teaching and learning in a healthy campus climate. Sexual violence, partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, rape or sexual harassment are all not easy to address. It’s hard to know what to do after experiencing any of them. If you experience any type of violence, start with talking to a friend or someone you trust. Seek help from trusted, supportive sources like Madison College Counseling Services. The college’s counseling office will help you by discussing all options confidentially. They can be reached at (608) 246-6076.
If you decide not to tell anyone, you have another option. You can file a Title IX report with the college by completing the online “Harassment / Discrimination Report Form” found on the college’s website. This form goes directly to the college’s Title IX Coordinators. Maybe you are asking what Title IX is? Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prevents higher education institutions from discriminating based on an individual’s sex or gender, including acts of sexual harassment. What about online classes? When online behaviors cause substantial disruption to the working or learning environment, you have the right to report any such behavior to the Madison College Counseling Services. Madison College wants to encourage reporting of sexual harassment cases, “We want to know what’s going on, and we want to help.”
finances, and the overall methodology in determining how much aid students receive. One change to the FAFSA that has been delayed is the sheer number of questions. The Consolidated Appropriations called for the number of questions to be reduced from 108 down to 36. According to The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), this simplification can’t come soon enough. The organization’s view is that the changes will “simultaneously reduce the number of questions on the FAFSA
and ensure families with the lowest incomes have the fewest questions to answer and therefore the simplest easy experience in completing the application.” According to an article published in the “Journal of Student Financial Aid,” “Every year, millions of students who would have qualified for financial aid do not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Discouragingly, many of these students come from lower-income families and would have qualified for Pell Grants that do not have to be repaid.” Madison College’s financial aid office encourages students to fill out the FASFA. “Education is important and receiving assistance to complete that education helps lighten the financial burden of going to school. Even is a student doesn’t qualify for everything, they may qualify for something. “ Madison College students are encouraged to reach out to financial aid staff who are available at the Truax and Goodman South campuses. Financial aid help can be reached by phone at (608) 246-6170 and can be reached by email at financialaid@madisoncollege. edu. “Shortened or not, we’ll continue to help students navigate the FAFSA application and the financial aid process,” said the department. NASFAA offers contends, “The first mistake many students and families make is assuming they can’t afford college. We urge families not to be discouraged by sticker price of college until they know how much financial aid may be available to them. Financial aid can significantly reduce the cost of college.”
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Madison College students take to the stage in ‘Sez She’ SPENCER WAKEFIELD Staff Writer “Places, everyone!” A shuffling of clothes, scuffing of shoes, and flipping of script pages. The cast members take deep breaths, sit on the unpainted wooden boxes littering the floor of the Studio Theater, and rehearsal begins. The preparation for the first show of Madison College’s 2021-2022 school year is well under way, and showtime is in just a few weeks. Originally, the play was planned to be "The Wolves," a piece focusing on a woman's soccer team's trials and tribulation throughout the season. However, because of the physicality of many scenes in “The Wolves” and a relatively small pool of available talent, Jane Martin’s “Sez She” was selected as an alternative show after much debate among the staff members on the show’s production team. A comedy composed of 18 disconnected monologues, each actor plays multiple characters. The set is very sparse, made up of a handful of boxes and a raised floor, and the strength of the monologues’ writing and actors’ deliveries are the main selling point of the show. As the second in a series of three monologue based plays, the goal of the author was to portray non-stereotypical roles for actresses. Director Robin Fonfara described the work as, "mostly comedic, holding a mirror to modern society, but some are more serious." These monologues seek to give voice to the female experience of living through the challenges of contemporary life. The play serves to show the everyday lives of women in the 21st century and how large of an impact those everyday problems everyone faces can have on their lives. Originally performed by a duo of two actors, the five person cast of Madison College students Anna
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Students participate in a reharsal for the Madison College play “Sez She.” Batchenkova, Kyleigh Allen, and Erika Portillo as well as alumni Emay Ulaney and Emily Noon are already bringing strong performances to the various characters’ speeches after only two weeks of rehearsals. Last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, all of performing arts' programming was done through virtual rehearsals and a streamed performance, this is the first in person show since the pandemic started. Rehearsals are done in masks, which Fonfara described as "a challenge, but we are getting through it." The cast seem to be mostly ambivalent to the masked rehearsals, with cast member Kyleigh Allen saying they “used to be a snowboarder, so [they are] used to exercising in a mask.” Stage manager Renae Rodefeld added, “I’d rather rehearse with them than without.” Despite concerns of the masks muffling the performer’s voices, that does not seem to have been a problem in rehearsals thus far. There is a chance the show will also
Raising awareness about breast cancer Peer health educators create kits to hand out MORGAN ENGELS News Editor In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, Madison College peer health educators are delivering breast cancer awareness kits to students. This is the second year that the peer health educators have carried out this event. It is meant to raise awareness and educate students about breast cancer. “We wanted to raise awareness and educate people about breast cancer,” said Sam Johnson, a Madison College peer health educator. “Most people think that it is only for older women and young men, but it is also common in men and young women.” While according to the CDC breast cancer is most common in women over the age of 45, an average of 9% of new cases each year are amongst younger women. Meanwhile, an average of 2,000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. In a troubling trend, most cases of breast cancer amongst women under the age of 45 are detected in later stages, according to CDC. Breast cancer in later stages is more aggressive and difficult to treat. Inside the breast cancer awareness kits recipients will find a pink ribbon pin, a button and a pair of socks to wear, along with instructions on how to self-screen. By handing them out peer health educators
are hoping to not just motivate people to help others, but to also take necessary steps to help themselves. Johnson says she hopes people will take potentially lifesaving actions such as early self-screening and receiving routine mammograms. “Early detection can save your life,” Johnson said. “taking these small steps is potentially lifesaving.” The deadline to sign up for a kit was Oct. 22. Because delivery of the kits can take up to three weeks, that process is still ongoing. This year students have been able to pick their kits up in person on both the Truax and Goodman South campuses. Last year, because of COVID-19, everything had to be done online and by mail. Throughout the year the peer health educators are also involved in a number of initiatives, including helping out in the food pantries located on the Truax and Goodman South campuses. At the food pantry they hand out food and personal care items for students and put on weekly events where they educate students about health and wellness. They also raise awareness and educate students on programs such as BadgerCare and food stamps. “As peer health educators we are here to educate students and bring awareness to different events,” Johnson said. Students who are looking for information on breast cancer can contact studentwellness@madisoncollege.edu or visit the student health clinic.
be performed by a masked cast since Dane County does have an exception to the mask mandate for performing companies."It's an evolving situation," said Fonfara. “Sez She” is a wildly varied work. One of the show’s stand out monologues breaks the fourth wall and directly addresses the audience, giving them a good review, despite not breathing throughout the show's duration. Another centers on a support group seemingly for alien abductees. There are also much heavier monologues, such as one about a mother with cancer dealing with leaving her children behind. The cast find these varied roles challenging. When asked about the hurdles they face in the show, alumnus Emay Ulaney said, “I do not know how to be funny, maybe I will have to ask my daughter to teach me.” Erika Portillo added, “The comedic monologues are hard, I’ve mostly done serious roles.” Anna Batchenkova cited “the really wild emotional whiplash from those
comedic monologues into the more serious ones” as her main obstacle to overcome. Kyleigh Allen, though, has a different challenge with the play. “There aren’t a lot of monologues I have that aren’t like things that have happened in my life,” they said. “It’s hard for me not to think of how I reacted in that situation and like, over-exaggerate my expressions, you know?” One of stage manager Rodefeld’s main duties is to write up a rehearsal report to be sent out to all cast members at the end of a night, and Fonfara is regularly dedicating time to individually drill the cast members on their lines. The director is working hard to ensure her cast can keep up with classes, work, and their social lives on top of the play. She is doing a good job, judging by what the cast had to say and their clear dedication to the show. One of the cast members, Kyleigh Allen, was still pushing themselves to perform despite being in recovery from a bout of laryngitis, emblematic of the dedication the cast have to perfecting this show. In a not too dissimilar situation, Emily Noon, one of the two alumni on the cast, is juggling two jobs on top of doing the show. “I mostly do Zoom rehearsals with her,” said Fonfara. “With the pandemic, we have to be adaptive.” When asked why students, faculty, and their friends and family should come see the show, Allen had this to say, “It's a rollercoaster of emotions, something you can't describe. You just have to come and see it to experience it, really.” “Sez She” opens Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m., with showings on Nov. 12 and 13 at the same time, as well as a final showing on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. An electronic reservation system will be used for ticket purchases to adhere to Dane County social distancing guidelines, with only a limited number available.
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n the early hours of the morning on Sunday, Oct. 10, I was celebrating a wedding with friends and family in St. Paul, Minn. While heading back from the ceremony a few of us stopped at our hotel to freshen up while others gathered at a local bar across the street. My girlfriend I were about to leave our room to join the rest of the crew but were stopped in the hallway by another couple from the wedding party. They invited us into their room to have a bev-
were being shut down. In fact, everything around the area was closing and people were told to leave the area and head indoors. So, right then and there, we went back inside the main lobby of the hotel. We made a few calls to our family and friends, and thankfully they were all safe and escorted out of the bar they were in. Afterwards, the wedding party squeezed themselves all in one single hotel room and discussed the wildness that just occurred. “I was just in that bar yesterday having a burger...” “I heard people screaming and running for
“I heard people screaming and running for their lives. ... I saw a person getting carried into an ambulance.”
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Madison College's Taleise Lawrence serves against Bryant and Stratton College.
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am a huge fan of sports. For me, there is no better feeling than getting your heart rate up running about with friends, trying to score, going for good competitivity and staying healthy. However, I have rarely taken the time to see many live sporting events and root for my favorite team. I finally came to my senses and the realization that I have been missing out incredibly and all it took was to actually attend a game and come out with a completely new perspective. The editor in chief of The Clarion, Kaleia Lawrence, and our staff writer, Taleise Lawrence, are part of Madison College’s volleyball team. Hearing about the training, the matches, wins, as well as all the teams that still laid ahead to play against, probed my curiosity. I had never been to a volleyball game, much less attend a match that my school’s team was playing in, and I was ready to make that jump. The next home game I was there. I had never hopped, cheered. and clapped so much all at one time. It was an absolutely amazing experience. I found myself looking at the scoreboard
frequently and my heart was beating incredibly fast by the middle of the game. It may be a biased opinion, but here at Madison College, we have an amazing volleyball team. The teamwork, strength, passion and commitment seen at the game was mesmerizing. I felt so proud to be a witness of this and be able to root for my school and fellow classmates. “Go WolfPack!” I would scream while trying to howl along with the rest of the crowd. The last few minutes were heart crunching, I watched the volleyball keep getting tossed back and forth and all I could do was just hold my breath. Then, the last point was scored, and it was a victory for us. The crowd went wild. All the hard work that I had heard of had certainly paid off and I was beyond happy to be able to be there. There is great satisfaction of being a part, even if slightly, of such amazing events. I can wholeheartedly recommend attending one of our volleyball matches, or any sporting event you may prefer. Watching sports is a unique experience and it is all the more incredible if you have the spirit for it. Go WolfPack!
erage before going to the bar. Why not save a few pennies right? So, we followed them. Well, a drink turned into two, and an hour went by. Time is nothing when it comes to good company. We had looked at our clock and it was about half past midnight. ‘Man, it had gotten late,’ we thought, ‘so we better meet up with the rest of the crew.’ As we walked outside of the Holiday Inn, a little tipsy might I add, flashing red and blue lights swarmed our vision. At least 10 cop cars, multiple officers and chaos filled the street before us. I had asked a cop on the sidewalk outside of the hotel what was going on. She had mentioned there was a shooting across the street at a bar called, Seventh Street Truck Park about 15 minutes prior. We had mentioned that we were about to head to the bar to the left of it, Eagle Street Grill and she told us they
their lives.” “I saw a person getting carried into an ambulance.” “A shooting, man, downtown St. Paul, that is the city for ya.” After the situation disappeared a bit from our minds with the help of being intoxicated and still yet celebrating a wedding, the night came to an end. We woke up that morning in amazement to find out the shooting we thought was a one-person incident, actually involved 14 people injured, one person dead and three people being held as suspects. I remember walking down the sidewalk that morning passing the bar, seeing what was once a fun and eccentric place to gather, now a crime scene. Yellow tape surrounded the area. Leftover drinks still sat on the outside bar countertops. Trash filled the ground. News teams filled the street » SEE PLACE PAGE 7
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Stay safe this Halloween, no matter how you choose to celebrate the season TALEISE LAWRENCE Staff Writer
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eaves are changing color, pumpkin spice is in the air and the weather is cooling down. You know what that means: Halloween is almost here! Halloween is a very interesting holiday to me. There are such strong opinions on it. Some people love it, and go all out every single year. They decorate their yard with tombstones and spiderwebs. Other people can’t stand it. I’ve heard every reason, ranging from a simple, “it’s boring” all the way to “it celebrates Satan.” But enough about what other people think. What do I think about Halloween? There are a lot of things I like about
the holiday. Ever since I was a kid, I loved dressing up. My siblings and I played “dress up” almost every day. Now that I’m older, I still love it. Picking out what I want to dress up as and trying to find the clothes to make it work is so fun. You can do it with friends and make a group costume. You can do something simple, like going to Goodwill and buying a premade costume, or something more challenging like creating your own handmade outfit. I have mixed feelings about trick or treating. My family never celebrated Halloween when I was little. We would leave our house so no one would come by and ask for candy. So, while I’ve never personally been trick or treating, I’ve gone with my nieces and nephews before. It’s fun to see all the other kids out in their costumes, and getting free candy is always a win to me. There are some downsides to it, though. In late October, you never know what the
weather will decide to do. Most often it seems like it’s freezing on Oct. 31. I hate standing outside in the cold, trying to get stubborn little kids to put on their jackets. I get it, you don’t want to cover your costume, but I don’t want you to get frostbite! It can be frustrating and stressful for parents and their kids. Additionally, you never know the type of people who will be giving out candy. My brother and his friends had their route down by the time they were freshmen in high school. They could tell you which houses had the big candy bars, which houses gave out apples and peanuts, and which ones had angry people to avoid. If you’re new to the area or don’t have years of experience, though, you might not have a great time trick or treating. Halloween can be a great time in the right atmosphere. I’d recommend celebrating it with friends and staying safe. Have a spooky and fun Oct. 31!
trying to capture their next story. I thought to myself, ‘These people were just out with their friends and family like me. They were enjoying the night and the next thing they knew, they were fighting for their lives.’ As the day went by, our friends and family traveled back to their homes, and I found myself thinking back to those flashing lights from the early morning. ‘What if my girlfriend and I didn’t stop for those drinks across the hall with that nice couple?’ ‘We could have been crossing the street while the shooting took place and been amongst the chaos. I mean the accident happened 15 minutes earlier from when we left.’ ‘We might have thought the Seventh Street Truck Park was more outgoing than the grill where everyone else was at and convinced them all to join us there.’ ‘It could have been our last moment too.’ Was it fate that our friends and family chose the bar right next door? Was it just a coincidence or a completely random event? Whatever it was, we were at the right place at the right time. Whether you believe in fate, luck or synchronicity, it doesn’t really matter because in all reality things just happen. And even though we may have an impact on future events, we do not have full control over them. At the end of the day all we can do is be thankful to exist in the present moment.
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The villain Carnage in the film, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Not a perfect sequel, but a dark comedic thriller that’s fun LAUREN TAILLON Arts Editor
Fans who enjoyed the silly dark comedy of the first film in the Venom franchise will once again laugh in this second edition that hit theaters on Oct. 1. It earned relatively positive reviews from most critics, with Roger Ebert giving it three stars and Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 60 percent positive tomatometer rating. Rotten Tomatoes audience score was more generous, giving it an 84 percent approval rating. Struggling journalist Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy, returns with his alien sidekick
Venom to take on a new villian – serial killer Cletus Kasady played by Woody Harrelson. Other returning characters include Eddie’s love interest Anne Weying played by Michelle Williams, and her beau Dr. Dan Lewis played by Reid Scott. The actors proved to be both dynamic and entertaining while keeping their roles lighthearted and compelling enough to complement the film’s quirkiness. Harrelson did a particularly good job with portraying a deranged hillbilly who wanted nothing more to be understood while having the love of his life by his side. While the film is plenty dark, it lightens up the mood by poking fun at the archetypes that many of the characters represent, and for that alone I really appreciate it. For me, Harrelson’s character ends up the epitome of this. Much of the film is centered around the relationship between Eddie and Venom, which is sure to bring many chuckles to viewers. While I personally enjoyed the first film more, the sequel checks almost all of the boxes with what I look for
in a film. It made me chuckle, the acting delivered, and I became invested in the characters. While it proved to be an enjoyable viewing experience overall, I do have a few critiques. It was a little predictable, a little rushed, and some of the humor was a little too try hard. While the script of the film may not be the most original, it’s a script that continues to please the audience it caters to, which is important. The film delivers both action and suspense, but at the film’s heart is a sentimental story about friendship which is a theme that I think most people can relate to. While the debate is still ongoing about which Venom movie is better, one thing that the audience seems certain of is their excitement for the upcoming third movie which viewers will see in a sneak preview of after the film’s credits. Overall, while this isn’t a perfect sequel in my mind, it is definitely fun and doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is: a dark but comedic blockbuster that is well worth the watch.
John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’ remains frighteningly good JD SMITH NELSON Staff Writer
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An illustration of the night Michael Myers came home.
In 1978, John Carpenter and Debra Hill collaborated on a low budget horror film that would define the modern slasher subgenre. “Halloween” was lightning in a bottle that hasn’t ever been captured since. Some movies have come close, using the formula and tropes that the film defined, but never to the effect that that original film had. The film is set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, where, in 1963, 6-year-old Michael Myers murdered his sister Judith in cold blood. Fifteen years later, Michael has come home to Haddonfield on Halloween night. The film primarily follows teenager Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dr. Samuel Loomis, played by the legendary Donald Pleasance. The film was made on a shoestring budget of $325,000. By point of contrast, the film made $70 million worldwide in box office sales. This smashing success turned many heads and other filmmakers would go on to imitate the franchise going forward. “But what makes ‘Halloween’ so great?” you may be asking. The short answer is everything. From the cinematography by the great Dean Cundy, the chilling score by Carpenter himself, all
the way to the performances by the actors themselves. All the teenage characters are wonderfully portrayed by their respective actors. They help keep Haddonfield as real and relatable as possible. This builds suspense over the course of the film as Michael, also known in the credits as The Shape, draws nearer. You grow to genuinely enjoy the characters, so when they end up in this mythic boogeyman’s crosshairs you really fear for their lives. The movie doesn’t shy away from reminding you that Michael has zero regard for their lives either as he slowly builds a small body count on the day leading up to Halloween. Of course, Halloween night needs to be where the movie shines since it’s the name of the film. To say it shines would be an understatement though. Dean Cundy’s cinematography gives everything an eerie, soft blue glow with heavy emphasis on shadows. This puts the audience on edge, never knowing which shadow The Shape could be hiding in. Many times, he appears from nothingness and strikes hard, making quick work of the unsuspecting citizens of Haddonfield. The score building the suspense with its uncomfortable repetition as you wait with baited breath to » SEE HALLOWEEN PAGE 11
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Adele releases heartwarming prelude single for new album
Fun game to play for Halloween GRANT NELSON Staff Writer
TALEISE LAWRENCE
A game I say is worth playing this Halloween season is “Back for Blood,” a spiritual successor to the “Left 4 Dead” games from the early 2000s. The game is an amazing fight for survival in a co-op mode filled with zombies, guns and gore. “Back for Blood” is very much a mix of “Walking Dead” and “Left 4 Dead” with a very average story. But it makes up for that with massive online parties fighting through hordes of undead. » SEE GAME PAGE 11
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Adele performs during The 59th Grammy Awards.
Adele’s latest song, “Easy On Me,” was released on Oct. 15 as a single preluding her upcoming album titled “30.” The album will be released on Nov. 19, approximately one month later. It comes after her last album which was released six years ago. “Easy On Me” is about Adele’s recent divorce. She wanted a way to explain to her son what happened. She stated online that it’s hard to explain to a kid why she divorced his father despite nothing bad happening. She still loves him, but isn’t in love with him. I think
it’s a very interesting concept for an album. Divorce is messy, and for a kid it may be confusing. I think that lens provides a new perspective that isn’t often seen in music. As for the song itself, it follows the sound and style Adele is known for: a mix of soul and blues. It’s not a very long song, having only two verses. It’s an emotional and beautiful sounding song. Though I can appreciate “Easy On Me,” it’s not my favorite Adele song. The high notes that are drawn out make it hard for me to sing and not sound ridiculous. I’m excited for the album and the story it will tell, even if this isn’t my favorite work of hers.
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Korean drama, ‘Squid Game’ becomes the latest Netflix hit KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief “Squid Game,” written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, is the latest Netflix hit. Even though it only came out Sept. 17, it’s made an impressive debut. One way to tell? Vans shoes, which all of the main characters wear, has had a 7,800% spike in sales. The Korean drama follows people who have entered a game in hopes to pay off their debts. While they don’t know when they join, it is soon revealed that each game is played to the death. Even though the games are all common Korean childhood games, the stakes have never been higher than during “Squid Game.” Although the players get a chance to return home with a guarantee of not being killed, many still return, desperate for the prize money. Each episode becomes more devastating than the last as you get to know the characters before they lose. A game that started with over 400 players must end with only one winner. The show is very tense and highly emotional. Many times I didn’t realize I had been holding my breath until the episode was done. For some, it can be hard to binge because the content is heavy. Even so, the show quickly became the top streamed show in 90 different countries. Though the show ends in a way that could set up a second season, there are no current plans for that. The first season had been scripted since 2008 and got picked up by Netflix in 2019. During the entire process of creating the show, the director reported losing teeth from stress. He wrote the entire series by himself. Even with the mass popularity, there have been some criticisms of the show. One of the
main grievances is around the English subtitles and dubbed version. The dubbed version changes much of the dialogue and has been said to take some of the emotion out of the story. The subtitles are receiving flack also for changes in dialogue. While the changes are less extreme than the dubbed version, there are still moments that are more meaningful in the true original. However if English is the only option you have for watching, subbed is the recommended way to go and look up what was lost in translation after finishing the show. Another important character detail that is lost to English viewers is related to character Kang Sae-byok. Sae-byok is from North Korea but she hides her accent to most of the players. The only times her accent is clear is when talking to her younger brother. While someone who watched the English version might not catch this, it shows the lengths that the character went to assimilate in order to win. Gore and violence is integral to the show, but it doesn’t take away from the beautiful cinematography. The lighting and shot composition is stunning and often poignant. “Squid Game” doesn’t rely on the shock of blood, it uses interesting angles and lighting to keep viewers guessing and engaged. There are many different themes that are explored throughout the show. Many of the themes could be interpreted that capitalism is oppressive and that the richest people can control the middle and lower class. Whether that’s how you view the show, it delves into the inherent cruelty and kindness that exists in humans. “Squid Game” is a must watch for all, whether it’s your first time watching foreign media or your 456th.
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Lee Jung-jae (No. 456) is a man in a deadly competition in the Netflix drama “Squid Game.”
‘Woodland Rites’ brings black metal music back from the dead SPENCER WAKEFIELD Staff Writer
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Michael Myers returns in “Halloween Kills.”
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see if the characters will survive to the next scene. All the while, Dr. Loomis is hot on the trail to catch his patient before he takes another life. The speeches he gives build the legend of this man as the embodiment of death and pure evil, though we never get a peek into the mind of this blank, emotionless husk of what once was a child. This husk is played prominently by Nick Castle, and Myers’s composure was expertly defined by the actor. Moving efficiently and silently if it weren’t for the heavy breathing inside Myers’s latex mask. The mask itself was a stroke of genius on the filmmakers’ part. Made from a mask of William Shatner’s likeness, they coated it in white paint, enlarged
the eyeholes, and darkened the messy hair. It gives the effect of an almost human face hiding its true intentions behind, as Loomis puts it, “the blackest eyes...the devil’s eyes.” He is without a doubt the most defining part of the movie, and without the visual identity he has, the character would be nothing more than a killer. Saying more about the movie would spoil its best elements, so the less said the better. The movie has gained the following and sequels it has for a reason. Give it a watch this Halloween night if you can, start while the trick or treating is just winding down so by the time you’re finished it’s quiet and dark out. You’ll swear the boogeyman is right outside, waiting for you to lower your guard. Happy Halloween folks, and remember, you can’t kill the boogeyman.
The United Kingdom has long been a bastion for heavy metal. The bands that defined the genre’s sound, like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath were all born out of the London heavy underground scene of the 1960s and 70s. While metal has had numerous mutations and subgenres since the misty past of the 1960s, that scene is still alive and well today, as evidenced by the classic metal sounds of Green Lung’s debut album “Woodland Rites,” released in October of 2020. Evoking demons and pagan gods throughout its 45 minute eight track run, the album is perfect for this most spooky of seasons. Each of the eight tracks evokes classic black metal trappings, very obviously taking inspiration from Black Sabbath’s earlier work. The lyrics call on demons, old gods, and the spirits of the land. “Templar Dawn,” one of the album’s stand out tracks, is from the perspective of former crusaders-turned-demons clawing their way back to the land of the living. The riffs in many of these songs are equally demonic in nature, with many of them elevating the songs from above average to spectacular. The title track, “Woodland Rites,” perfectly fits the album’s art, a circle of creatures and occultists dancing around the figure of Baphomet. The second half of the album is much slower than its start, with an organ becoming a noticeable part of the backing instrumentals during track six, “Call of the Coven,” which is admittedly a rather high tempo piece. The penultimate track “May Queen” calls upon the spirits of Led Zeppelin for its sound, and is a slow and emotional piece.
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The guitar in this album is what I would describe as “sludgy.” It feels like you are wading through a musical tar pit in the best way possible. It is slow, thick, and heavy, especially on tracks like “Templar Dawn” and “The Ritual Tree.” Guitarist Scott Black is absolutely the star of the show, even with the other instruments being played competently and the haunting Ozzy Osbourne inspired vocals provided by vocalist Tom Templar. “Woodland Rites” is an extremely promising debut after the band established their sound with the 2019 EP “Free The Witch” and their second album, “Black Harvest,” is out Oct. 22. Through both the lyrical content and instrumentals, the album evokes the trappings of folk horror, as established by films like the original version of “The Wicker Man” and brought back into recent popularity by ones like “Midsommar.” Overall, “Woodland Rites” is a perfect album for celebrating All Hallow’s Eve. It is a record I would advise any metal fan to give a listen.
There are several game modes, from story to hord modes to quake plays along with hub space that feels like something out of “World War Z.” My nerves were on edge while playing, trying to keep my party alive while shooting as many undead as I could. This game is worth it and will make you feel like you are in the running dead. Stay sane while playing.
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Profiles of WolfPack athletes
WOMEN’S SOCCER ELIZABETH FOYE
A sophomore forward/midfielder on the Madison College women’s soccer team, Elizabeth Foye has played in all 12 matches this season and started nine. She has scored two goals and has five assists. Her most recent goal came against Harper College on Oct. 23. Last year, Foye scored five goals and had two assists in eight matches. She was selected second team All-Region 4. Foye
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was a two-year participant in soccer at Sun Prairie High School, where she led her team in scoring and assists as a freshman and sophomore. A surgical technican major, she is the daughter of Becky and Ron Foye.
Abigail Lewis is a sophomore outside hitter on the Madison College volleyball team. She has played in every match this season and has 224 kills, 120 digs and 13 blocks. Although her freshman season was cancelled due to COVID-19, Lewis stayed active in volleyball by coaching with the Elite Volleyball program. Lewis was a four-year participant and three-time letterwinner in volleyball at Stoughton High School. She is a liberal arts major at Madison College and is the daughter of Kathryn and Kevin Lewis.
Region and conference champs WolfPack races past Hawks in regional championship game
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Madison College’s Alexis Kulow races past a Harper College defender during her team’s 3-0 win at home in the NJCAA Region 4 Division III women’s soccer championship on Oct. 23.
The past two weeks have been big for the Madison College women’s soccer team, which has won the NJCAA Region 4 Division III championship and a its fifth-straight conference title in that time. Madison College took the region title with a 3-0 victory over visiting Harper College on Oct. 23 with relative ease, scoring once in the first half and twice in a 10-minute stretch in the second half. Alexis Kulow opened the scoring 20 minutes and 32 seconds into the match with her seventh goal of the year, off an assist from Angelina Perez and
Monica Tapia-Gutierrez. The next goal came from Perez, the team’s scoring leader. She took a pass from Tapia-Gutierrez, slipped past a couple defenders and found the corner of the goal at 60 minutes, 42 seconds. Nearly 10 minutes later, Perez passed to Elizabeth Foye who drove the ball home with a quick strike to put Madison College up, 3-0. Perez now leads the team with 17 goals and is second in assists with seven. TapiaGutierrez leads the team in assists with nine. Madison College wrapped up a share of the conference title on Oct. 9, when it defeated host Rock Valley, 5-0. The two teams were co-champions in last year’s shortened spring season. Karmen Smyth scored three goals in the match, posting her
first career hat trick. Perez and Kulow both also scored in the match as the WolfPack dominated from start to finish. The WolfPack won the conference crown outright this season in an anti-climactic fashion, winning the title when their season-ending match against Harper College was cancelled. Madison College coach Matt Schwartz has claimed at least a share of the league crown in all but one year since becoming head coach in 2016. Schwartz will now prepare his team for another shot at the national tournament. The regional victory advances Madison College to the Great Lakes District Tournament starting on Oct. 29. The team is now two wins away from a national berth and has the advantage of hosting the district tournament.
Shoot-out ends post-season play for WolfPack CLARION STAFF REPORT A tie and a scoreless game against one of the Madison College men’s soccer teams toughest rivals ended the WolfPack’s regular season and post season. Three days after wrapping up the regular season with a 2-2 tie against Harper College, the two teams had to face off in the semifinals of the NJCAA Region 4 Division III tournament in Madison on Oct. 19. This time, neither team was able to score during regulation or two overtime periods. The match went to a penalty shootout, and the fourth-seeded Hawks prevailed over the top-seeded WolfPack, 4-3. Throughout the match, Madison College pressed hard on offense, posting a 15-7 advantage in total shots and a 7-1 lead in shots on goal. But they weren’t able to put the ball in the net. The shootout lasted six rounds, before Madison College was unable to match a penalty kick score by Harper. Madison College finished the season 10-3-2 overall and as runner up in the conference title chase. The WolfPack is now just 1-5 against Harper in post-season play. Harper had a nine-match winning streak against Madison College snapped on Oct. 16, when the two teams battled to a 2-2 draw. Isaak Cordova and Jonas Luskey Sanders both scored for the WolfPack in the match. Madison College’s chance for its first conference title in five years slipped away when Harper scored two second half goals and held off the WolfPack in two overtime periods. As a result of the tie, both teams finished 6-1-1 in conference play and Harper was awarded the conference title based on its earlier 3-2 victory against Madison College.
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Madison College’s Jadyn Holman hits a ball off two Joliet Junior College blockers for one of her team-record 25 kills during a 3-1 victory at home on Oct. 21. Holman was one of six players recognized during sophomore night.
Holman ties school record for kills CLARION STAFF REPORT Outside hitter Jadyn Holman had a career-best performance to close out the regular season for the Madison College volleyball team. Holman tied a school record for kills in a match as she led her team to a 3-1 win over visiting Joliet Junior College at home on Oct. 21. Not a bad way for one of the team’s six sophomores to celebrate sopho-
more night. Madison College won the match over Joliet, 25-18, 25-22, 20-25, and 25-17. Holman led the way with a whopping 25 kills, 13 digs and two aces. It was her 11th double-double of the season. A 6-foot, 2-inch outside hitter, Holman now has a teamhigh 318 kills on the season. It was Holman’s third match of the season with 20 or more kills. Five matches prior, she posted 24
kills against Rock Valley College to tie for third most in school history. She now shares the school record for kills in a match with two others. Fellow sophomore Calla Borchert also had a strong match, posting 11 kills, five blocks and two aces. Other sophomores playing in their final regular season home » SEE RECORD PAGE 13
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Lakers are struggling, but the Bulls rise BOH SUH Staff Writer The NBA season started a few days ago, and another fun journey began. This season is another unusual one because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as some players are not allowed to play unless they get vaccinated. Also, having COVID-19 would make a player sit out for multiple days, which makes it more challenging for the NBA coaches to set their lineup. I know it is just one week (about three games), but it is always a surprise to see the teams’ record. What really got my attention is the Los
Angeles Lakers. The addition of Russell Westbrook, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, and others brought the Lakers as another strong contender for this year. However, maybe it is too much talent on one team. The Lakers lost the first two home games and finally won against the Memphis Grizzlies. There is also a video of having some conflicts between Anthony Davis, a power forward for the Lakers and Dwight Howard, a center for the Lakers. It could be a heat of moment situation, but if the Lakers keep struggling, team chemistry may be something the media points to as an issue.
Despite the 1-2 record, I still think that this is the Laker’s year. On the other hand, the Chicago Bulls are currently 3-0 along with Charlotte Hornets, both are teams that finished under .500 record last year. Currently, Zach LaVine is leading the Bulls with 26.7 points a game followed by DeMar DeRozan (21.3), Lonzo Ball (14.0), and Nikola Vucevic (13.3). Last year, they had Lavine and Vucevic leading the team in scoring, and the addition of DeRozan and Ball makes the starting lineup better. Will this year’s Bulls team bring the glory days of the Bulls by Michael Jordan? We’ll have to wait and see.
Expect to see some upsets among the top teams in college football BOH SUH Staff Writer This week, I have four upset picks among the Top 12 teams. The biggest upset pick I have is Iowa against Wisconsin. It is a perfect situation for Wisconsin because Iowa just lost a home game against Purdue, which resulted in Iowa dropping its ranking from No. 2. Iowa had a bye week last week to recover its painful loss against Purdue. However, their momentum is a little bit slowing down at this point. On the other hand, Wisconsin has won three straight games after the loss against Michigan to make the Big Ten West division interesting. Believe it or not, if Wisconsin wins out, Wisconsin will go to the Big Ten Championship game. Currently, Iowa and Minnesota are one game ahead of Wisconsin. However, if Wisconsin beats both of them, Wisconsin has the head-to-head advantage for the West division title. If Wisconsin wins the Big Ten championship game, Wisconsin will go to the Rose Bowl. I know I used many ifs in the scenario, but I’d rather have a 1% chance than a 0% chance. The chance of Wisconsin to make it to the College Playoffs is pretty much zero, even if Wisconsin wins out. However, having a realistic chance to go to the Big Ten Championship is definitely going to attract many Wisconsin fans after disappointing 1-3 start. No. 12 Kentucky and Mississippi State is another similar matchup.
Kentucky was ranked 11th and faced Alabama. They had an opportunity to be in the Top 5, but they lost. It is a little disappointing for Kentucky players, and now they have a game at Mississippi State – a team that has played well at home this season. Here are my picks: No. 1 Georgia vs. Florida - Georgia No. 2 Cincinnati vs. Tulane – Cincinnati No. 4 Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech – Oklahoma No. 5 Ohio State vs. No. 20 Penn State – Ohio State No. 6 Michigan vs. No. 8 Michigan State – Michigan State No. 7 Oregon vs. Colorado - Oregon No. 9 Iowa vs. Wisconsin – Wisconsin No. 10 Ole Miss vs. No. 18 Auburn – Auburn No. 11 Notre Dame vs. North Carolina – Notre Dame No. 12 Kentucky vs. Mississippi State – Mississippi State No. 13 Wake Forest vs. Duke – Wake Forest No. 15 Oklahoma State vs. Kansas – Oklahoma State No. 16 Baylor vs. Texas – Baylor No. 17 Pittsburgh vs. Miami – Pittsburgh No. 19 SMU vs. Houston – Houston No. 21 San Diego State vs. Fresno State – San Diego State No. 22 Iowa State vs. West Virginia – Iowa State No. 24 Coastal Carolina vs. Troy – Coastal Carolina No. 25 BYU vs. Virginia - BYU
Cincinnati continues to be unbeaten BOH SUH Staff Writer In the Week 6 Recap, I was writing about the unusual teams in the Top 5. Unfortunately, Iowa lost to Purdue a couple weeks ago, dropping them lower in the Top 10 (still very good). However, Cincinnati still has not lost a game yet and is currently ranked No. 2. Yes, they are ahead of Alabama, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, Notre Dame, and many other powerhouse teams. And currently, they do not seem have any difficult games left to knock them out of the perfect season. I understand that anything can happen in sports, so there is a chance that Cincinnati loses this season. However, if they go undefeated, it will be difficult not to include them in the top four spots, particularly when other power houses have a loss. Cincinnati might not still be ranked No. 2 once the College Playoff Committee Ranking comes out. However, if Cincinnati goes undefeated this season, which includes a couple quality wins against Notre Dame and Indiana, Cincinnati should be in the playoffs.
Another interesting team is Oklahoma. They are also undefeated, but they are currently ranked No. 4. Why? They keep winning against OK teams by just a little. They were losing against Texas and came back and won. They were down against Kansas who has a 1-6 record until the third quarter. These close calls have prevented Oklahoma from being ranked higher. Currently, their two biggest tests remain, against Baylor and Oklahoma State. Both games are away games and both opponents have done very well at home so far, which makes it more challenging for Oklahoma. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has one undefeated team, Wake Forest, which is currently ranked No. 13. I know it is surprising not to mention Clemson in the ACC. However, Clemson is done with three losses already. If Wake Forest goes undefeated, I believe that they would make the playoffs. I doubt that the College Playoff Committee would leave an undefeated ACC champion out of the four spots. Wake Forest has three road games still against Clemson, North Carolina, and Boston College, so we will see what happens in a couple weeks.
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Madison College’s Maya Adams hits the ball past a Joliet Junior College defender during a match on Oct. 21.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 match for the WolfPack were Amelia Walton, Olivia Marron, Kaleia Lawrence, Abigail Lewis and Taleise Lawrence. After winning four of its last five matches, Madison College finished the regular season with a 15-12 overall record and a 6-4 conference record. Next up for the WolfPack is the NJCAA Region 4 Division III women’s volleyball tournament semifinals on Oct. 28. Winners will advance to play on Oct. 30 for a berth in the national tournament.
Harper College 3, Madison College 0
Despite a strong effort, Madison College lost to Harper College in straight sets on Oct. 19. The WolfPack lost the match, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19. Holman led the team with 12 kills and 17 digs. Borchert had seven blocks, while Mariah Best had 14 assists.
Madison College 3, Bryant and Stratton 1
After dropping the first game, Madison College won the next three to post a 22-25, 25-18, 25-13, 25-22, victory over Bryant and Stratton on Oct. 15. Lewis led the team with 11 kills, Best had 33 assists and Walton had 28 digs.
Madison College 3, Lakeland University JV 0
A dominant performance made for a quick night of work on Oct. 14 as Madison College beat Lakeland University JV in straight sets, 25-19, 25-8, 25-22. Holman had nine kills, Borchert four blocks and Best 15 assists.
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Madison College schedules and results.
VOLLEYBALL Schedule AUG. 21 at McHenry County College Invite, vs. John Wood CC, 3-0 LOSS, vs. Moraine Valley CC, 3-0 LOSS, vs. Carl Sandburg College, 3-0 LOSS, vs. Oakton CC, 3-2 WIN AUG. 24 at Western Technical College, 3-2 LOSS SEPT. 7 at College of Dupage, 3-1 LOSS SEPT. 9 at Lakeland University JV, 3-0 WIN SEPT. 11 at Joliet Junior College Invitational, vs. Lake Michigan College, 3-2 WIN, vs. Rend Lake College, 3-2 LOSS, vs. Glen Oaks CC, 3-0 LOSS, vs. South Suburban College, 3-0 WIN SEPT. 14 at Rock Valley College, 3-0 LOSS SEPT. 16 at Bryant & Stratton College, 3-2 WIN SEPT. 21 home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 3-0 WIN SEPT. 23 at Harper College, 3-2 WIN SEPT. 25 at North Iowa Area Community College Tournament, vs. St. Ambrose, 3-0 WIN; vs. North Iowa Area CC, 3-1 LOSS SEPT. 28 at Joliet Junior College, 3-1 WIN SEPT. 30 home vs. College of DuPage, 3-0 WIN OCT. 2 at Dakota County Technical College Triangular, vs. Mesabi Range CTC, 3-0 WIN; vs. Dakota County Tech, 3-2 LOSS OCT. 5 home vs. Rock Valley College, 3-2 LOSS OCT. 8 home vs. Dakota County Technical College, cancelled OCT. 9 at Heartland Community College, cancelled OCT. 12 at Milwaukee Area Technical College, 3-0 WIN OCT. 14 at home vs. Lakeland University JV, 3-0 WIN OCT. 15 home vs. Bryant & Stratton College, 3-1 WIN OCT. 19 home vs. Harper College, 3-0 LOSS OCT. 21 home vs. Joliet Junior College, 3-1 WIN OCT. 27 NJCAA Region 4 Tournament Quarterfinal. OCT. 30 NJCAA Region 4 Tournament. NOV. 11 NJCAA Division III National Tournament.
MEN’S SOCCER Schedule AUG. 28 home vs. Triton College, 6-0 LOSS SEPT. 1 at Joliet Junior College, 3-1 WIN SEPT. 8 home vs. Illinois Valley Community College, 7-2 WIN SEPT. 11 at Elgin Community College, 2-1 WIN SEPT. 15 home vs. Rock Valley College, 3-2 WIN SEPT. 18 at Milwaukee Area Technical College, 11-0 WIN SEPT. 22 at Harper College, 3-2 LOSS SEPT. 25 home vs. Joliet Junior College, 6-0 WIN SEPT. 27 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 3-2 WIN SEPT. 29 at College of DuPage, 2-1 WIN OCT. 2 at Illinois Valley Community College, 1-0 LOSS OCT. 9 at Rock Valley Community College, 2-1 WIN OCT. 13 home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 9-0 WIN OCT. 16 home vs. Harper College, 2-2 TIE OCT. 19 NJCAA Region 4 Tournament Semifinal, 0-0 2OT, 4-3 LOSS in Penalty Kicks
WOMEN’S SOCCER Schedule AUG. 20 at Rochester Community and Technical College, 2-0 WIN AUG. 28 home vs. Triton College, 5-1 LOSS SEPT. 8 home vs. Illinois Valley Community College, 12-0 WIN SEPT. 11 at Elgin Community College, 2-2 TIE SEPT. 15 home vs. Rock Valley College, 4-1 WIN SEPT. 22 at Harper College, 5-1 WIN SEPT. 27 vs. Rochester CTC, 3-2 LOSS SEPT. 29 at College of DuPage, 4-1 LOSS OCT. 2 at Illinois Valley Community College, 6-0 WIN OCT. 9 at Rock Valley College, 5-0 WIN OCT. 13 home vs. Bryant & Stratton College, 5-0 LOSS OCT. 23 NJCAA Region 4 Tournament Championship vs. Harper College, 3-0 WIN
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1 Triangular sails 5 Giant among speakers 9 Belfry hangers 13 Online money 15 Scoville __: chili pepper heat measurement 16 Overly fussy, say 17 *Well-worn, as carpets 19 Tiny 20 Bro or sis 21 Desert partly in northern China 22 Put a thin cut in 23 Greek Mars 25 *Lawn mower’s spot 29 Internet connection 31 “Friendly Skies” co. 32 URL ending of a 37-Across 33 Least distant 37 Campus VIP 38 *Give the go-ahead from the control tower 42 To the __: maximally 43 Oven pan 44 Cooling rocks 45 Diddley and Peep 46 Core concepts 50 *“Dilbert,” e.g. 55 Metz milk 56 Russo of “Tin Cup” 57 Loads from lodes 59 To and __ 60 Marine steering mechanisms 61 *Slapstick slipper? 64 Entr’__ 65 Writer Harte 66 Swiss Miss product 67 Common awards word 68 Barrie’s noncon-
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1 Stuff thrown overboard 2 10-time MLB All-Star 3 Like fishhooks, usually 4 Atlanta-to-Miami dir. 5 Forrest’s shrimp-loving friend 6 Broadcasting 7 __ Elton John 8 Mont Blanc summer 9 Uses a bucket in a boat 10 Film noir protagonist 11 Suggested, flavorwise 12 Cunning 14 “Macbeth” role 18 Follow closely 22 Kenan Thompson is its
longest-tenured cast member, briefly 24 Loi maker 26 Uses Pledge, say 27 Patronize, as a restaurant 28 Behind 30 French sea 34 “Hair” styles 35 Fowl pole 36 Big time 37 Danger 38 In vogue 39 Chewy candy 40 Periodic table items
41 Tap site 45 Dating letters 47 Mariners’ park, familiarly and formerly 48 Lose interest in 49 Minn. college 51 Atlas box 52 Actress Blakley 53 Steamed 54 Ballpoint, e.g. 58 Bunt on a scorecard 60 Groovy 61 Air rifle ammo 62 Chair part 63 i follower
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