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Senate elections are open Madison College students have until April 8 to cast ballot KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief It’s election season for Madison College students. Every year, new members of Student Senate run for roles in the student governance. By noon on April 8, students must choose who they think fits best for Student Senate roles. A ballot is sent to their email. This year, there are 19 candidates in the running. There are different roles that are available, with 16 students running for general Senator seats, two running for Goodman South Senator role and two running for President, one of which is running for Senator and President. But if there are any vacant seats after the election, there’s still a chance to become a member. To do so, the interested person has to attend three Student Senate General Assembly meetings, submit the Senator application and give remarks at a meeting about why they’re interested. Then, current members of the Senate vote on whether or not to appoint that person to the position. “Student Senators represent the student voice with college administrators and within the Shared Governance system. Shared Governance brings together students, staff, faculty, and administrators to make decisions about policy at the college,” said Ellie Rome, Student Senate advisor. Some of the Senate’s past initiatives helped with starting the Textbook Rental Program, campus pantries and student access to the Madison Metro bus pass program. Next year, there will be a focus on racial equity and student engagement.
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Dr. Al Felice speaks during a presentation in the Intercultural Exchange at Madison College on March 1.
Therapist talks mental health Focus of presentation was mental, emotional health ASIME IBRAIMI Staff Writer I bet that you have felt mental or emotional struggles in your life, but what really is the difference? This same question drew many students to the “Mental Health & Emotional Health- Conversation with Dr. Al Felice” event, hosted by PAC. The students and staff at Madison College were left astonished by Dr. Al Felice, a master therapist, trauma specialist, CEO and director of Cultural Bridges Treatment in Madison. On March 1, Dr. Felice came to Madison College to help us explore
the roots and reality of emotional and mental health and teach us the difference. One of the many points Dr. Felice made was that only a small percentage, about 10 percent, of therapy patients have mental health problems, whereas the majority have emotional issues that happened throughout their life and trauma that affected them on a psychological level. This is critical because it changes how we view our approaches to our own mental and emotional status and how to cope. Though he covered a plethora of topics, it’s not only what he talked about; it’s also how he touched his audience that was profound. Gwen Hertz, a student said, “I was impacted by the changed in conversation. I really enjoyed the
different perspective on ‘wellbeing’ that he brought to the table.” Another student, Luis D. Hernandez Ponce said, “This event made me want to continue fighting through what I’ve been going through. It made me feel like I could beat that unhealthy emotional state I was in.” Dr. Felice made attendees realize that most of what they are going through is emotional wellness and when those emotional burdens are taken care of, a person tends to feel better. When asked what he wanted the audience to remember every day, Dr. Felice said: “We are perfectly imperfect, resist wearing labels, forgive yourself truthfully and continue moving forward.”
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The blender bike returned to campus on April 5.
Spring, especially in Wisconsin, brings about new life that many enjoy from budding trees to baby ducklings. It’s a time when people come out of their winter slumbers and get outside, focusing more on physical activity and overall health. Madison College is no exception with a number of upcoming events to illuminate health issues and ways to help others.
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Most people know or are themselves affected by lung health and asthma. These are common issues in our society as 25 million Americans have asthma, a chronic disease that makes the airways inflamed and breathing difficult according to AAFA.org. To raise awareness and education around lung health, the Peer Health Educators and the Respiratory Therapy program of Madison College held an event where you can blend your own smoothie using a bike! How does that work
you say? A stationary bike had its back wheel fastened to a blender so, as you pedal, attendees mixed ingredients such as bananas, strawberries, yogurt and orange juice. It was held on April 5 in the Health Building.
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Runny’s Heading Rabits Runny lent to the wibrary And there were bundreds of hooksBistory hooks, beography gooks, And lots of bory stooks. He looked them over one by one And guess which one he tookA bience scook? A boetry pook? Oh, no-a bomic cook! - Shel Silverstein April is National Poetry Month celebrating poetry’s significant role in our culture. Salman Akhtar said, “poetry attempts to express emotions that lie too deep for words.” Poetry is an important vehicle for identity and expression, especially during times of crises. In 2020, the National Literacy Trust identified, “66.5% of children and young people agreed that writing poetry made them feel better during lockdown.”
Reading and writing poetry transforms the individual and lingers throughout their life “opening up the ear to unlikely voices from inside and outside ourselves,” said Kenneth Gross. Madison College Librarians recall their experiences with poetry and its impact on them: “My favorite poem is ‘A Blessing’ by James Wright. From the first time I found it, it always brings to mind such a specific, peaceful image and how amazing nature is at bringing a calm, centered feeling.” – Autumn Hall-Tun “Shakespeare! I loved studying his sonnets in college and learning about all the
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fun that he and other authors had with words. So much is squeezed into those few lines!” – Dana Ryals “Certain poems have resonated with me at different points in my life, and since the pandemic and now the Ukraine situation, my current favorite poem is ‘There Will Come Soft Rains’ by Sara Teasdale. The opening line was also used as the title of one of my favorite short stories written by Ray Bradbury.” – Mark Luetkehoelter “I’ve always loved ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost since I was a teen.” – Brandon Whisenhunt “My favorite poem is ‘The
Uses of Sorrow’ by Mary Oliver. It’s a very short poem but has helped me adjust my perspective during times of grief and loss.” – Jennifer Kasch You can find these poems and others at poetryfoundation.org and https://nationalpoetryday.co.uk/about-npd/. Poetry books like “Complete Poetry and Selected Prose” of John Milton and From both sides now: “The Poetry of the Vietnam War and Its Aftermath” can be found at any of the six Madison College Libraries in the 808 (writing) and 811-821 (reading) sections. Literary Reference Center Plus, one of the libraries’ subscription databases, includes more than 180,000 full-text poems for your reading enjoyment. So, during the month of April take a few minutes to read some poetry and, as Kenneth Gross said, “feel the gifts and the wounds of hearing…how poetic words gain an uncanny life of their own.”
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Public Safety would like to let the college community know that we are here to support anyone who is a survivor of a sexual assault and make you aware of resources available to you. As always, you can contact the Public Safety Department to report a sexual assault by stopping by our office or calling our emergency number at (608) 245-2222. If you would like to speak with a Madison College counselor, you can call (608) 246-6060. A good resource in the Madison area
is the Rape Crisis Center (RCC). RCC can be reached by calling (608) 251-7273. You can also find more information at their website, www.thercc.org. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you are not alone, and the Public Safety Department is here to support you. Public Safety has Officers available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can reach us anytime by calling (608) 245-2222. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Public Safety. Public Safety will be tabling for Sexual Assault Awareness Monday April 11 at the Goodman South Campus and Tuesday April 19 at the Truax Campus. This is a
great opportunity to meet folks from the Public Safety Department as well as learn about what resources are available for victims of sexual assault.
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Jose Bastida Academic program: Advanced Industrial Maintenance Senate position running for: President What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Work with teachers to better generalize the way our scores are taken as some classes score differently from others in some cases it might be a good thing in others not so much. Also would like to ensure all teachers are capable of meeting each of their students needs if they’re clearly trying but not succeeding there is something wrong with the teacher not the student. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I’m always looking for better even when we have the best there is always room for better. I won’t settle. What initiatives should the Senate devote its work to, which would be most helpful for students at Madison College? Making sure our teachers are actually there for their knowledge not just collecting a check.
Wendpanga Tapsoba Academic program: Liberal Arts Transfer Engineering Senate position running for: President Involvement: During my first semester, I participated in the volunteer center activities. I volunteered as a tutor at East Madison Community Center. I worked at the STEM center and participated in STEM club meetings. Before I started college, I was a choir leader in my community. I attended meetings, wrote reports and planned some activities with other leaders. Additionally, I taught English in Burkina Faso for a year to high school graduate students and in kindergarten. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? After teaching for a year, I have improved my communication skills, public speaking skills, time management and leadership skills. More importantly, I learned how to listen to students, how I can better help them succeed, which could help me to better listen to Madison College students and make sure their voice have been heard. I learned how to be patient and to understand students when they were not able to turn their assignments on time or to do it. I value diversity, teamwork and like to challenge myself to make things better. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? If elected as the President of the Madison College Student Senate, I would like to first work on the current Student Senate initiatives (largescale textbook rental program, better advising and transfer services, assistance for students who suffer from hunger or homelessness). In addition to that, I would like to find new ways to hear the voice of the students, address their needs and make the campus a better place for them.
Nandine Battulga Academic program: STEM Academy Senate position running for: Goodman South Campus Senator Involvement: Phi Theta Kappa, member; Student Youth Service at High School; volunteering. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? Hardworking, kind, consistent. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Continue building my leadership skills, connect with other students at Madison College and build my college application.
Tylor Brackett Academic program: STEM Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I participate in the MATC book club while taking my classes. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I posses creativity and responsibility to address the needs of my fellow students wishing to better their experience at Madison College. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to be an avid member of the senate, to voice my opinions and help improve all campuses.
Sierra Brunner Academic program: Liberal Arts Transfer Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Clarion Radio, Clarion newspaper. I’m a photographer. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I will speak out on issues on campus and promote positivity on campus What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would love to accomplish knowing how to talk to people more and help the college be better than what it is now.
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The Madison College Student Senate is hosting its annual election April 4-April 8, to fill the President and Senator roles for the 2022-2023 academic year. All degree students will receive their ballot directly through their Madison College email on Monday, April 4, and have until Friday, April 8, to cast their vote electronically. All degree students will be able to vote for the following positions: Student Senate President, 14 General Senators, Fort Atkinson Senator, Goodman South Senator, Portage Senator, Reedsburg Senator and Watertown Senator. Writein votes are encouraged, particularly for the open seats, which include the Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg and Watertown Senator positions. * Incumbent candidates who are current Senators or Officers are indicated by an asterick. A special thanks to Student Senate Advisor Ellie Rome, who compiled this information.
Staci Brunner Academic program: Medical Administrative Specialist Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I worked with students in 2020 and 2021. I helped organize activities and contests. I helped to clean and organized the activity cabinets and shelves. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I have supervisory skills, I am good with people and fighting for what I want. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? There are many things I hope to be able to accomplish with Student Senate.
Sean Green* Academic program: IT Network Specialist Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I have been involved with Student Senate since November 2019. That has allowed me the chance to join a wide array of different committees and councils, to name a few: IT Council, College Assembly, Student Activities Board, Textbook Affordability Committee. I became a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success in 2021. I also work as a peer intake specialist within the college at the Student Success Center. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? As the former Senate president, I did some of the following: • Leading teams, building teams and training them. • Effective ways of communication, both virtually and in-person, attending meetings, giving reports and providing feedback. • Working on senate initiatives that required setting goals, reassigning those goals as needed, all with the purpose of ensuring progress was being made on them. I think everything ends up coming down to communication and empathy though, being able to listen to students and advocate for them. I believe those qualities have improved over the last two years. I am excited to get the opportunity to hopefully grow these qualities as a Senator. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to continue to make progress on
Senate’s three-year plan. Building on the work that has been done over the last two years. Work on ways to engage with students and overall improve the student experience while at Madison College.
T Horne (they/them/theirs) Academic program: Liberal Arts Transfer, Pre-Med. Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I have had been involved with a lot of prior activities and organizations in compulsory (primary) school and am getting involved with the LGBTQ+ organization, the school newspaper and am looking to get more involved in creating channels for students to more easily get involved in humanitarian and ethic activisms which may or may not be include (and not be limited to) petitioning on and off campus, working with the school journal, online forums and informational sites, and fundraising for events, collaborative organizations, donations to other organizations or groups for the activism needs. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I have a good deal of experience in many different sectors of work including political canvassing and many years of sales which give me a solid skill set in communications, body language in both reading and communicating, capacity to address difficult situations and navigate a conversation to deliver a strong stand point which I, or some one I am speaking for, have. I have previously been involved in student leadership and many organizations much like the Student Senate and the aforementioned organizations I am a part of or are working to create when I was in primary schooling. My prior involvement has left me with a comfortable way of communicating in a fashion to move greater interests across in a acute and timely fashion. Outside of academics and workplace I have been involved with the PR management of the official Discord server for the midwest’s largest anime convention. In this position it is my duties to keep a eye on egregious behavior from con staff, server staff and admin. and server members. I also am involved with the official con ops of the convention and working on a blacklist and strike system that carries across from con to con to the official server. I also run several other regional servers that I am making the arrangement with convention security with to have the full co-operation and agreements of appropriate penalties of offenders. There are many other duties I hold with that server including running the mature sections, monitoring for mature content that is beyond the scope of the server, advertisement and live/event hosting to name a few more duties that I hold within that server. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? As I have made the proposal already with the current President to create such a organization for activism amongst the student body I wish to advocate for the organization, as well as any like or new organizations, with in the Student Senate so that these areas do not go unnoticed and underrepresented.
Buya Jammeh* Academic program: Visual Communication Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Men of Excellence Town Hall National Society of Leadership and Success First Geners meetings Student Senate What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? Advocacy, leadership, writing and campaign experience. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Promote MATC student affairs, represent student voices, promote the MATC Student Senate activities for greater student participation and inspire students to take part in community activities.
Ella Jiang* Academic program: STEM Academy Senate position running for: Goodman South Campus Senator Involvement: Student Senate - Senator Volunteer Center (WolfPack) - Member Phi Theta Kappa - Member MSCR Skiing & Snowboarding Club - Member Student Council - Treasurer What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? Generally consistent with schedule and priorities due to a sense of responsibility. Open to cooperation and communication with the team. Additionally, the ability to adapt to sudden changes. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I value on-campus changes that can provide students with the materials needed for their success and Student Senate is an organization I want to continue to work with to directly contribute to those meaningful modifications.
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Saikou Kolley Academic program: Liberal Arts Transfer Engineering Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Am currently working in the chemistry department, taking care of the apparatus, cleaning lab rooms, making sure everything is clean. Also, am in the Men of Excellence club. We went to the BBCB this year and there is a lot of information I got from there that I think it been a senate will give me the opportunity to share the information. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? Willing to help my fellow students succeed, by achieving good grades and understand things to their abilities. I believe I have several strengths that would make me a good candidate for Student Senate. A few of those are organizational skills, good listening skills, creativity, hard work and innovation. My organizational skills would help in the planning stages with many events, my creativity and innovation skills will help bring new ideas to the table for activities that are already important and popular at MATC. Lastly, being a good listener will help me bring thoughts of my classmates that may have an impact on the activities and events of the school. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? If I got elected for Student Senate, it would be an honor to represent my grade to my transfer school after am done with MATC. I would hope for the opportunity to develop my leadership and organizational skills to give students an opportunity to develop leadership through organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. Also, increase school spirit.
Elijah Lin* Academic program: STEM Academy Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Currently I am in Student Senate as a general senator and I have joined the Wolfreads club as a casual member. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I have been in high school student government conducting surveys checking on the general health of the students. On top of this I have received leadership training from MSCR and was working as a team with my coworker to host a summer program. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? As a Student Senator I would like to uphold the three year plan and help create a campus which is inclusive for everyone, on top of this I hope to help set up spaces to improve the community after I’m gone.
Lisa Lindert* Academic program: Paralegal Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I have been involved with Student Senate since October as both a Regional Senator and most recently as the Vice President of Team Development. I am constantly learning in my roles with Senate. My leadership skills have improved, and I have gained greater confidence in public speaking and voicing my opinions/concerns. I am a student representative on the Professional Development Council. Member of the planning committee for the Student Success Awards Banquet. Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. I am a peer tutor with the Writing Center. This is a relatively new role, but I am looking forward to another way to positively impact and connect with students. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I possess a strong attention to detail, am highly organized and reliable. I am a hard worker, ready to pitch in with a helping hand wherever needed. I am personable and love connecting with people. I have strong interpersonal communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team toward a common goal. I am a problem solver. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? 1) I want to continue with creating and implementing a transition form that outgoing senators/officers can complete that would help new members know vital information about that role as soon as they join Senate. 2) I want to ensure that equality, inclusivity and diversity continue to be a focus of the Senate, so that we may better represent the Madison College community. 3) I want to continue efforts to increase inclusion of the regional campuses in events and resources, ensuring all students feel like a valued member of the college community. 4) I hope to continue to learn and speak about the benefits of OER; raising awareness among the students here at the college as well as our legislators in state government.
Grace Louis-Reindl Academic program: Early Childhood Education Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Volunteering through the Volunteer Center. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I am reliable, and I want to work to make campus a better place for everyone.
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Check out the Madison College Student Senate website and follow them on social media to learn more about how the organization advocates for students. Website: www.madisoncollegesenate.org Facebook: Facebook.com/ MadisonCollegeStudentSenate Instagram: @madisonstudentsenate Twitter: @MCSenate What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I want to work on rights for trans/gender neutral students. This includes, but is not limited to, gender neutral bathrooms being more accessible. I also would love to start and program to help provide menstrual products on campus for anyone who menstruates.
Mary SeGall Academic program: Event Management Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I am a staff writer for The Clarion, I have learned throughout my time on the paper to truly embrace everything around you. I started off writing about things that I know and that slowly evolved into going outside of my comfort zone and exploring new avenues. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I feel like I have proficient communication skills allowing me to communicate with students and faculty on a deeper level to truly understand what it is that they really need. I am determined to do what is for the best interest for the school and my fellow peers, I am an honest person just trying to make a difference in the world. I am highly organized, ready to take on a task whenever it is needed and get it done efficiently and promptly. I am passionate about my school and fellow classmates, I just want to make a better tomorrow and to make each day a better experience for success then the day before. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to deliver more value to the students and faculty of Madison Area Technical College when it comes to the cafeteria. I would like to be a part of this school coming together as one, as an all inclusive school where race, gender, age or sexual preference is celebrated and not belittled. I would like to see a club opened up for students who maybe struggle with anxiety or other similar situations to be able to communicate and feel like a part of something bigger! I want students to feel comfortable and safe in their school. These are what I would like to accomplish if elected into the Student Senate.
Ali Soumano Academic program: Liberal Arts Transfer, Preprofessional Health Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: I was in Ivory Coast in the La jeunesse de San-Pedro. I was the general secretary. I was in AEEMCI I was the speaker of the organization. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I have a skill of public speaking, organizing events. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? Create the African student organization and make the new international students integration easier at Madison College.
Wendpanga Tapsoba Academic program: Liberal Arts Transfer-Engineering Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: During my first semester, I participated in the volunteer center activities. I volunteer as a tutor at East Madison Community Center. I also participated in STEM club meetings where I got a chance to improve my communication and listening skills. Before I started college, I was a choir leader in my community. I attended meetings, wrote reports and planned some activities with other leaders. From this experience, I was able to develop my leadership skills and learn how to manage my time and speak in public. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I have taught English in my country for a year. Planning lessons for students (high school graduates and kindergarten), I have gained time management skills, patience, communication skills and leadership skills. I value diversity and like to challenge myself to make things better. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? With the Madison College Student Senate, I would like to bring changes on campus to make it a better place for students. I would like to first, help with the ongoing initiatives (textbook rental, advising, ...) and hopefully come up with new ones later.
Nicolas Vera-Arroyo Academic program: Pre-Business and Economics Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Not signed up for any activities/organizations yet. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? My bilingual and fluent Spanish speaking abilities uniquely position me to reach and understand a broader audience. Additionally, I have run and managed a family business prior to my tenure at Madison College. This has provided me with real-world experience on how to manage budgets, increase productivity and adapt to market conditions. I can bring these skills to the Senator position. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to continue the free rental textbooks program at Madison College. This has helped me progress in my studies. Additionally, implement a program that incentivizes students that bring on other family members or friends to enroll at the campus. A more educated community is a happier and more productive community for society.
Katrina V Willis* Academic program: Human Resource Management Associate Degree Senate position running for: General Senator Involvement: Current Student Senator (2017– Present); Co-Chair (2021–Present) and Student Representative on the Facilities Planning & Investment Council(2017–Present); Governor ( and former Lt. Governor) of Madison College in Wisconsin Student Government (WSG); State President for the Wisconsin Association of Business Professionals of America (2020–Present); Chapter President of the Madison Area Technical College Chapter of Business Professionals of America; member of the Volunteer Center, Student Media Board, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and National Society of Leadership and Success; former State President of SkillsUSA, Student Representative on the Professional Development Council, and former officer on the Executive Leadership Team; I have learned valuable leadership skills from each of these positions such as collaborating on projects, the value of community service and how to professionally network with all the stakeholders of our college and in the community. Time management is a skill that I have honed serving in my positions at Madison Area Technical College. Most importantly learned the value of knowing when to lead, as well as when to stand down and allow someone else to lead. What qualities and skills do you possess that would make you a good candidate for Senate? I am a nontraditional student with decades of experience as a student, coach and collaborator. I strive to empower and advocate for others to succeed. I promote diversity, equity and inclusion for all students. I am a Lab Assistant in the Virtual Accounting and Business Open Lab. I am resourceful and willing to share my knowledge and talents to support all students and stakeholders of Madison Area Technical College. I am proficient in connecting students with networks and resources. I would apply the experience I have gained being a Student Senator to continue to serve the students and Madison Area Technical College. What would you like to accomplish with the Student Senate? I would like to accomplish the goals in the Madison College Student Senate Three-Year Plan, as well as our current and future initiatives. I would like all students to know that their voices matter and that Student Senate represents all students. I would love to increase student involvement in requests for feedback regarding Madison Area Technical College, as well as to continue to improve diversity, equity and inclusion for all current and future students.
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Badger State Spelling Bee was held at Mitby Theater TALEISE LAWRENCE Copy Editor A small child walks up to the stand, straining to reach the microphone. Halfway through spelling the given word, he stops. There is not a sound to be heard. No shuffling of programs or fidgeting in seats; it’s as if the entire theater is holding its breath. This is what the 2022 Badger State Spelling Bee, hosted by the Wisconsin State Journal, consisted of. It was held in the Mitby Theater here at Madison College. There were 55 students, ranging from fourth to eighth grade. People came from all over Wisconsin, as far south as the Illinois-Wisconsin border town Lake Geneva and as far north as Tomahawk. The bee’s pronouncer was Barry Williams, who participated in spelling bees when he was a child. Accompanying Williams were the judges Meredith McGlone, Jimbo Jacobs and Joel Patenaude. The spelling bee was coordinated by Kirsten Adshead. This was no walk in the park, even for these accomplished spellers. There were words thrown at them such as “boondoggle” and “flimflammer.” There were some that were less ridiculous sounding but just as difficult, such as “obstetrician” or “proprioceptive.” There were about 25 rounds, including both spelling and a multiple choice vocabulary round. The final three contestants were Maya Jadhav, Aiden Wijeyakulasuriya and Maadhav Karun. The final rounds with these three schoolchildren were intense. The audience was on the edge of their seats, waiting for whatever unfortunate speller would slip up first. Then, it happened. Karun spelled “frangipane” incorrectly. After removing his contestant number, similar to a bib in track and field, Karun left the stage to talk to a spelling bee official. The official got up and rushed over to the judges, who then had a hushed discussion. The misspelling was in contention; Karun claimed he had spelled it correctly. Pronouncer Barry Williams explained that the speller had missed the silent “e” at the end of the word. To be entirely sure at such a crucial time in the bee, the judges played back the audio recording of the events. After listening to it again, they determined that he had spelled it incorrectly, as they could not hear any “e”. Suddenly, there were shouts from the audience. People all over the theater were raising their hands, exclaiming “We heard it!” The way the people came together to support a child that many of them likely had never even met before was enough to give a person chills. Karun was incredibly polite, telling the judges “thank you for letting me back in” on his next turn to spell. Ultimately, Maya Jadhav of Fitchburg won the bee. This is not unfamiliar territory for the homeschooled eighth grader; she has won for the past four years. She will go on to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee held late May in Washington, D.C.
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Newly inducted members of the Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society gather for a group photograph follwing the induction ceremony held in Mitby Theater on March 30.
Antarctic research data and what it means KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief Antarctica is breaking records, and not in a good way. On March 18, a research station recorded a 70 degree Fahrenheit temperature which is much warmer than normal. Some scientists even called it a new world record, though that exact data isn’t tracked by the World Meteorological Organization. Shortly after this shocking data came out, members of the Antarctica Weather Station group visited Madison College. During their visit in the STEM Center, they talked about what the numbers mean and more about the icy continent. While the jump in temperature might be dramatic, it’s not exactly clear what it means yet. “It doesn't necessarily, immediately mean like, oh, this is climate change. That's not, unfortunately, how it works,” said Lee Welhouse, Instrument Technician with the Antarctica Weather Station group. “If it was that easy, that would be really nice for researchers. But it takes time, it takes effort, it takes understanding how and why these things are happening.”
Though the exact cause of the warming event might not be determined yet, some effects are likely to follow. Doctor Matthew Lazzara is a teacher and department chair of physical sciences at Madison College. He’s also parttime senior scientist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in the Space Science and Engineering Center and a part of a group that's known as the Antarctic Meteorological Research Data Center. Lazzara said that the changes this will cause to glaciers and ice can be worrisome. With the heat causing ice to melt quicker, ocean and sea levels would rise in a similar fashion. “There's some concern there, you know, but we're still learning about it,” said Lazzara. Madison College is playing a role in learning more about Antarctica in a couple different ways. The Antarctic Meteorological Research Data Center is a joint effort between the college and UW. Part of this project is “building a digital library for Antarctic meteorological data”, as Lazzara put it. This means getting logical data about findings there compiled into one spot online. Other scientists could even add their findings to it.
Another project is the new electronic core for weather stations in Antarctica, housed near the faculty parking lot. This helps with making quality measurements at the climate level. It features a first-of-its-kind onboard calibration system for temperature observations, according to the Madison College website. Money for this project came in the form of a grant from the National Science Foundation Awards. An institution can submit three proposals a year, and Lazzara’s first try brought the grant to college. So far, about a dozen students have worked on the project in the past five or six years. At least three students got deployed to Antarctica with the project. “The goal wasn't to have students be trained to become electronic Antarctic persons or meteorology people who would be polar experts,” said Lazzara. “The goal is to give them an Antarctic experience so that they would have a heads up on their resumes for the jobs that they were pursuing.” It’s hard to say exactly what’s in store for Antarctica and how changes will impact the world, but as Lazzara said, “Stay tuned. More will be coming up.”
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Madison College Health Educator Denise Holin pours a “blender bike” smoothie.
Madison College hosted an event so that attendees could sign up to join the registry, submit a swab kit and go over any questions and learn why donating is important. There were classroom presentations, plus a Q and A and kit distribution. It was open to the community. To learn more and get involved, please visit this link: https://bethematch.org/ support-the-cause/donatebone-marrow/join-the-marrow-registry/ Don’t wait to be someone’s cure! Even those within the Madison College community have been helped due to generous donations like these.
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What the most recent movie you saw in theaters?
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hen the Clarion gave me a chance to review "King Richard" a few weeks ago, I was looking forward to walking into a movie theater and imagined seeing a dozen or so moviegoers in the seats with me. When I arrived, I saw an empty theater. And it stayed that way. It was a weekday, so I wasn't expecting a crowded theater. Yet even with adjusted expectations, given the weekday and recently lifted pandemic restrictions, I was surprised. When "King Richard" began, there was a technical difficulty, and because I was the only one watching, I had to leave that and look for the management to restart the movie. Wandering around the AMC Mayfair Mall theaters, I saw a maintenance man emptying a garbage can and a concession employee behind the stand playing a game on her cell phone. The employee looked up from her phone, listened to my issue and phoned management, who rewound the movie, so it properly started. As I sat there watching the movie about the tennis patriarch, my thoughts wandered to why the movie-going numbers have declined. Concerns over the pandemic are at the top of the list. Let's face it, every other week, there's a new variant, and it looks like all of us are going to learn the entire Greek alphabet. Because there is no vaccine required at most theaters, many people said they don't feel safe, according to the New York Times. A study says that half of the pre-pandemic audience is gone, with movie theaters having to rethink the experience. There's some truth to those numbers. However, movie theater attendance has been dropping for several years.
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Watching a film in a theater offers the highest quality resolution and a crystal-clear audio system. The cinema experience is an atmosphere that creates a more subversive atmosphere than sitting at home watching Netflix. The enthrallment cannot be duplicated by watching streaming movies from one's couch. So why has it so thoroughly fallen out of favor? One thought is that going to the movies is not worth it, with the admission ticket averaging $9.57. For years, consumers have complained about high tickets and concession prices, with the pandemic causing many consumers to have a watershed moment, deciding to forgo the movie-going experience altogether. People don't want to pay anymore after staying home for so long. Scores of big blockbusters are now available from the comfort of your family room. Warner Brothers recently made this year's movies available for streaming on the same day the film premiered. With the availability and the convenience and consumers afraid to go back into a venue, theaters owners need to rethink strategies to entice moviegoers back into the theater. Movie theaters will remain relevant despite the declining numbers and the onslaught of streaming services and weary consumers. There is no way to replicate specific experiences in a home theater that the movie theater offers. With its way oversized screen that no tricked-out home theater can duplicate, the movie theater offers an enchanted sense of wonder. Film directors use cameras to create images specifically for the giant screen, composing shots and mixing audio blended to be shown on a big screen. So let's put away our laptops and go to the movies. With so many films, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that may not return.
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Voting rules in Wisconsin LAUREN TAILLON Arts Editor
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fought these pending policies out of fear that they would lead to voter suppression. According to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC), the voting system in the state of Wisconsin is extremely secure. To back up their claims, they have compiled a great deal of research and proof in an effort to try to preserve Wisconsin election integrity. Some of their findings combat common suspicions regarding the 2020 election, and Wisconsin elections in general. For example, some concerns have been raised about recount observers. While recount observers are allowed to view election materials and raise objec» SEE
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 tions if needed, they are not allowed to touch the ballots or envelopes. If there is a recount, anyone is allowed to attend. This allows for extra transparency. There are also video and still cameras that help to monitor the process. Other concerns involve backdated absentee ballots being counted after election deadlines. Wisconsin has a strict “in-hand” ballot policy, where they don’t accept any ballots that come in after the deadline. This means that postmarks on return ballots are irrelevant, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Voters have a responsibility to ensure that their votes are in on a certain date and time. Another worry that some voters have is the reliability of Dominion voting machines. Wisconsin does utilize these machines and randomized audits have been done to ensure that they are working correctly and have not been tampered with. To see a full analysis of the audits done in accordance with these machines for the 2020 election, head over to the Wisconsin Elections Commission's website. Other insecurities that have been raised include uncertainty about pens or markers being used in elections - particularly felt tip pens. Voting equipment in Wisconsin is regularly tested at the local, state, and federal levels for a variety of different types of writing utensils. While it is recommended by WEC that voters use the writing utensils provided, felt tip pens will not disqualify a ballot. Another point of confusion for some, is that there are duplicate addresses tied to voters. While this may seem suspicious initially, there is a logical explanation. When it comes to addresses being the same, this is primarily due to college campuses where the students receive mail at a central processing center. The two large locations for this are Northland College in Ashland and Beloit College. This can also happen at large apartment complexes. All of these places are well known by election officials, campus administration and the USPS and don’t account for any kind of fraud. Other standards that are put into place to ensure election security involve requiring photo identification or equivalent, ensuring that registered voters are in the registration database and giving unique voter registration numbers. Therefore, the Editorial Board of the Clarion believes that Wisconsin elections are secure and that election fraud rumors shouldn’t discourage individuals from voting in future elections. For more information on elections in Wisconsin and to find out about Wisconsin voting policy and procedure, visit https://elections.wi.gov/ faq/2020.
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As the tax deadline draws near, it's time to consider reforms T. HORNE Staff Writer
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here is plenty to talk about when it comes to taxes, much the same as it has always been. In many past societies, people felt as though they were being taxed unfairly and to no advantage of the people. As a collective, we push for taxes to be used in ways we agree with... if the rate of taxation for many in the U.S. is not to change. Many solutions arise in conversation of taxes. Some of the popular possibilities include lower federal taxes or state taxes across the board, cease taxation all together and rely on independent gratuitous contributions, private law and defense fees, lotteries and other additional charges on services. Some support higher taxation rates for higher incomes, which is also a simple phrase: “Tax the rich.” Some have proposed to make certain areas opt-in or optout, and yet another proposal is that the taxpayer chooses where their taxes go and what it is used for. I have a slight preference for the latter. The local economy of where I grew up, Green Bay, is fueled by it. In many municipalities, there is an added .5 percent sales tax to support the football stadium, Lambeau. I actually hate that. I don’t think my taxes should be going to a sports team. I would much rather my taxes went to infrastructure directly. I would have gleefully signed paperwork to have my taxes moved
from the stadium to road work and I’m sure there are those who would like the opposite. I see merit to letting businesses have some choice in what the sales taxes it collects goes to. If I knew my business at one place went to supporting road work and the competitor to the stadium, I would be much more likely to do business at a place that supported road work. I am moderate in that. There’s a need for a base area that an area’s taxes go to. Another area of taxes that people are concerned with is universal healthcare. It’s approval or disapproval is considered a generational divide in the U.S. In comparison to other countries with similar status, our country looks at best, a little selfish, and to many, flat-out illogical. Big events can happen to anyone at any point which puts huge holes in the wallet of U.S. citizens, even if we have prime, private health insurance. Insurance companies seem to have no regulated standard to provide some level of coverage and are a mark against private insurance. No one likes guessing if a trip to the ER will bankrupt them, nor is it fun to hunt for the best rates and coverage. Sure, we could hire someone for a professional opinion or consult a search engine just for insurance, but that is very time-consuming. And then you're spending money to find the right plan, with no guarantee that you will find it, or if your consultant will be honest or if the insurance companies will be doing fair business and offering a non-biased rate.
Even if you don’t agree with universal healthcare, it really puts light on the lack of regulation on insurance companies. There’s a lack of transparency in how they create their plans, to who they cover (often a big fat no to people with any sort of prior condition or surgery), to how much they charge and how frequently. There is a need in this country to further reform health care laws and regulations. However, some say the most annoying tax we deal with in our country as customers is sales tax. Added tax at the register can be super infuriating as the price we pay can make large jumps. They can even make or break a sale as customers decide that it is too much after all or that they are just too annoyed by the jump in price to pay for the item or service. How other countries, like those in the EU, have battled these last-minute surprises in prices, is that the businesses must add the sales tax to the asking price they advertise. This way, the taxes are still being collected but no one is caught by surprise. For years, I've talked to people overseas and there is the sense that they’re happy with this because it frees their minds of worry, doubt and anxiety. They don’t have to remember the local taxes, or if they felt spunky, do the tax calculations themselves for every purchase. Of all tax reforms our country could make, adding the sales tax to products could very well create the most social ease in a short amount of time. I would like to see it on the ballot here in Madison!
April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month
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ndividuals have been advocating for sexual assault prevention since people have cared about making the world a safer place. Efforts started to gain traction with the civil rights era in the 1940s and 50s. While open discussion of sexual assault and domestic violence was limited, advocates still began to challenge the status quo for equal rights. Many of the initial efforts were advocated by Black women and women of color. Rosa Parks, for example, worked at the intersections of race and gender-based violence. Extensive social activism around the issue of sexual assault continued into the 1970s, bringing support for survivors and increased awareness. The first rape crisis center was founded in San Francisco in 1971, the same city where the first U.S. Take Back the Night event was held seven years later. Take Back the Night is the earliest worldwide
effort to fight sexual violence and violence. In the ’70s, the issue of violence against women became a focus of public discussion when cases in Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles gained media attention. In the decades that followed, survivors and advocates rallied to call for legislation and funding that would support survivors, such as the Violence Against Women Act of 1993 (VAWA). To further coordinate sexual assault awareness and prevention efforts, in 2000, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Resource Sharing Project surveyed sexual violence organizations. They asked organizations about their preferred color, symbol and month for sexual assault awareness activities. The results showed that those in the movement preferred a teal ribbon as a symbol for sexual assault awareness. Sexual Assault
Prevention and Awareness month (SAAM) was first nationally observed in 2001. The history of SAAM has shown us that those who want to stop sexual assault and abuse will continually find ways to advocate for awareness and prevention. Looking forward, we can be sure that SAAM will continue to expand and adapt, reaching even more audiences with the message that a world free of sexual assault and abuse is achievable. Throughout April, activities will be hosted to reflect on the strength and resilience of survivors and victims, the perseverance of advocates and the dedication of the professionals who support those who experience sexual assault. Learn how you can get involved at https://students.madisoncollege.edu/sexual-assault. – Information provided by the Madison College Civil Rights Team
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The cast and producers of “CODA” accept award for Best Picture during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 27 in Hollywood, California.
Violent slap upstages historic wins KELLY FENG Opinion Editor Like most people in the country, I was lukewarm about watching the Academy Awards. Now in its 94th year, the production is an endless re-run of lavish musical numbers, self-referential speeches and a revolving door of hosts. Two possible awards kept me glued to the television: the prospect of Jane Campion winning her first directing Oscar for “The Power of the Dog,” and the chance of the first-ever streaming movie, “CODA” winning Best Picture. The evening began with the three-person monologue performed by Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes, individually enthusiastic but lacking group chemistry. The producers felt three hosts would work better than a single host. With the best of intentions, the first hour and a half offered promise, but as the clock ticked on, the Oscars began to exhibit the same problems as telecasts in the past. One main blunder was to shunt eight categories out of the main telecast, presenting them before
the main event and later broadcasting trimmeddown versions. The decision made no difference in the length of the show, and worse, it insulted the artisans. What’s the point of the Academy Awards if we can’t honor all of the winners? But there were highlights in the first half, notably Beyoncé's excellent rendition of “Be Alive” from “King Richard” coming straight from a Compton tennis court. Other standouts included Reba McEntire with “Somehow You Do” and Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell with “No Time to Die.” The marquee event, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” probably came a little too late, nearly two hours into the broadcast after most people were either bored, getting a snack or sleeping. There were also a couple of tributes, first honoring the James Bond series. Apparently, the Academy had difficulty locating any of the living James Bonds to present the clips, choosing a skateboarder, a surfer and a snowboarder instead. The final tribute, paying respect to 50 years of “The Godfather,” was introduced by Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. There was little interaction among the trio, and it seemed like
a cobbled afterthought. Still, there was nothing unusual about the glittering, if lackluster show, highlighted with inspiring speeches by Best Supporting Actor and Actress winners Troy Kotsur for “CODA” and Ariana DeBose for “West Side Story.” The evening took a different mood when Chris Rock stepped on stage. Rock delivered his usual ribbing of celebrities, joking about Javier Bardem and his wife Penelope Cruz as both Best Actor and Actress nominees, before turning his attention to Best Actor nominee Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Rock compared Pinkett Smith’s hair to the "G.I. Jane" film, where Demi Moore had shaved her head. For context, Pinkett Smith has alopecia and she has been open about it in the past. Whether Rock knew of her condition is unknown. Initially, Smith laughed at the joke, but only 15 seconds later, he is seen barreling onto the stage, where he suddenly slapped Rock. The "slap" clip has now been watched more than the “Zapruder” film, making it clear it was
‘Phasmophobia,’ the best kind of horror LILLIAN COPPELMAN Staff Writer If there is one thing humans have been deprived of in recent years, it has been human connection. Due to the pandemic, many video games such as “Raft”, “Among Us” and “The Forest” brought friends together despite the distance. Even with COVID-19 restrictions lifting, people at their core still crave that connection with others. Horror especially has a way of bringing people together. Because our brains are constantly looking for stimulation, horror games with friends can bring the feeling of community and accomplishment. One of these games is “Phasmophobia,” developed and published by Kinetic Games. “Phasmophobia” really cranks up that fear factor with its dark atmosphere and unexpected ghost events. The silent house that cannot seem to get bright enough mixed in with the unknown abilities of the ghost gives a whole new aspect of horror. While still in early access, “Phasmophobia” has received high praise among its players. Many reviews praised the game's high fear factor and its cooperative and single player game mechanics, the main mechanic being the in-game voice chat. The main appeal of the game is ghost hunting. But ghost hunting while the ghost can hear you speak? It can make any player's hearts stop. Players can either set up private lobbies and play with friends or join public lobbies and experience the horror with strangers. Bringing in other players adds a whole new layer to the ghost hunt. In some respects, it can make the game easier as the workload is split between two to four players, but when
players must communicate with each other, they risk angering and getting caught by the ghost. There are 21 different ghosts in “Phasmophobia,” all having different strengths, weaknesses and secret abilities. Each ghost ranges in difficulty, with Spirits being the easiest and Demons being the most difficult. This broad range of ghosts keeps the player on their toes; you never know what you are facing when you enter the haunted building. There are ghosts that can move faster when it sees a player, ghosts that can teleport to a player's location, ghosts that can mimic traits of other ghosts, even ghosts that can give false evidence. “Phasmophobia” challenges the player to learn the quirks and tricks needed to deal with whatever is thrown at them. Along with finding evidence, there is a chance for a cursed object to spawn in the haunted location. These cursed items can either help or hinder the player in their endeavors. Their inclusion gives the players a chance to gamble with their lives, which adds a whole new level of horror to the game. Do you risk losing sanity to see if you can trap the ghost in the ghost room with the Tarot cards? Do you use the Ouija board to find the locations of the bone and risk the ghost hunting you? It is up to the player to decide their own fate, and that is what makes it even more terrifying. “Phasmophobia” is a fantastic game that any horror fan can enjoy. With amazing game mechanics and lots of replay ability with the randomization of ghost rooms and ghost types brings a whole new level of horror to the table. Whether you play by yourself or with others, “Phasmophobia” can give you the experience you may be looking for.
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‘Star Wars: Empire at War Thrawn's Revenge’ GRANT NELSON Staff Writer A fan-made Star Wars game mod by the name of “Star Wars: Empire at War – Thrawn’s Revenge” is the golden dream of any die-hard Star Wars fan. It takes place in the aftermath of Battle of Endor and deals with wars between the New Republic and the remnants of the Empire. Lore of the books and comics from before Disney bought the franchise is included. The game allows you to play many factions from the New Republic, splinter factions of the Empire, the Chiss Empire, the Hapes Empire, the Black Sun or even the Yuuzhan Vong invaders. You can command everything from Starfighter units to an armada of Super Star Destroyers, and all sorts of ships and units from throughout legends. This is every Star Wars nerd’s dream. You play on a huge galaxy map and conquer worlds both in space and on land. You even manage the galactic economy. Every political, social and military aspect of ruling the Star Wars universe is brought to life. The graphics for a fan-made project are great. This game will make every lonely Star Wars fan feel some level of hope in these dark times. So go out and rule the universe. You can find the mod on its creator website.
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Read about Carrie Halls’ life living with PKU MARY SEGALL Staff Writer “My PKU Life” written by Carrie C. Hall is a true story on her trials and tribulations living with the metabolic condition known as phenylketonuria, otherwise known as PKU. PKU is a very rare metabolic condition that affects one in every 10,000 newborns every year within the United States. Anyone with PKU lacks the ability to break down an essential amino acid within the liver. Individuals with PKU cannot digest protein, making dietary choices very difficult. There are several different types of this condition, some being more severe than others. Someone with PKU cannot have meat, dairy, grains, seafood, nuts, soy or alternative milk derivatives. Carrie’s book is a lifesaver to people of all ages struggling with this lifelong condition. There is no cure at this point in time. The book focuses on trying to maintain a low-protein diet despite
temptations all around us, maternal PKU and how becoming pregnant can be very stressful and difficult. It also discusses how others respond to PKU and why explaining it to others can be very difficult. Individuals from all over the world have written to Hall about how this book has helped them with their struggles along the journey of living with PKU. I found this book to be extremely comforting. I have had PKU since I was only six days old. I appreciate her courage in telling her story and allowing others to share in her pain so they can come together and become stronger and maybe find a cure down the line. There is something inspirational about people coming together to support a common cause or organization. Please consider reading this book, even if you do not have the condition. This book is an inspiration to all how coming together as a community and learning how to help others even if by “My PKU Life” is a story by Carrie Hall knowledge. about her life with the condition.
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‘Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2’ GRANT NELSON Staff Writer A game I grew up with that made me a sad, angsty, emo Sith nerd is the classic role-playing game, “Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords”. It takes place in the Old Republic era in a very dark post-war galaxy set after the Jedi-Sith war. The Republic is a dying power, and the Jedi are being hunted across the universe since a reborn Sith Order rose, led by dark lords so powerful they feed on the life of entire worlds and threaten all. You play as the Jedi exile who has returned to known space aboard the Ebon Hawk; think the Millennium Falcon, but with a red-hot paint job. Gather a crew of broken misfits that you’ll lead towards the light side or dark side. You can even train your own » SEE
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A publicity photo shows members of the group, The Piano Guys.
The greatest hits from the cover group, The Piano Guys MARY SEGALL Staff writer The Piano Guys are such innovators within the music industry for taking other artists’ songs and creating all new instrumental works of art. I am a huge fan of all that this group comes out with; I have been to a concert that was sensational! Their new album looks back at all their greatest hits, so I decided to review a few of my favorite songs. My absolute favorite from this album is their rendition of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.” My speaking about it hardly does its justice. The way they use all different parts of the piano
to create unique tones for the song is so beautiful. These guys really are musical geniuses! To truly get the full enjoyment of the song, you need to watch the video of the guys smiling and keeping beat while playing. Number two on this album has to be “Cello Wars.” For all you Star Wars fans out there, you will want to check it out; trust me! There is a lightsaber duel in the video, Darth Vader and Luke Sky Walker make an appearance and all the classic Star Wars songs are covered, including “Star Wars” and “The Imperial March.” There is a dancing Chewie in it also. It’s very well made; the creativity of this group is beyond words. At number three comes a Disney
classic, “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen.” This song features “Let It Go” and Vivaldi to make a beautiful wintery and whimsical tune that you will want to play over and over; I did this for about three weeks, no joke! Number four is a Christmas classic that is always the first played in my household. This version of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is as beautiful and delicate as you hope for a song to be during the cheeriest time of the year, a time for blessings and family and love. This song is great to have on when trimming the tree or making some Christmas cookies. I do just this every year. The last song I want to mention is “A Thousand Years” by Christina
Perri. I love how calm and beautiful this song is. They bring the piano to a beautiful, wooded forest and all you see are green trees swaying in the background. The rest of the world is silent; all you can hear is this song. For a moment, everything stands still. The mix of the piano and cello is so calming and relaxing that you can’t help but want to listen to more. This band is known for moving their piano all over the world on top of cliffs, in snowy mountains and in deserts for the most stunning view possible. There is no green screen with this band, it is all 100 percent real. This band has become a part of my life for their creativity, innovation and love for their fans.
'Vector Prime’ the start of a legends timeline GRANT NELSON Staff Writer
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Chris Rock, left, and Will Smith onstage during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 27, in Hollywood, California.
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sure they weren’t hallucinating, Campion won the Best Director for “The Power of the Dog” and Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for “Eyes of Tammy Faye.” If the evening couldn’t get more bizarre, Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor for “King Richard.” His rambling and teary speech has been described as everything from “gaslighting” to a “pity party”, where he likened his violent behavior to the role of Richard Williams, saying, “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family.” But the tennis family patriarch never struck anybody, and Smith’s speech only added fuel to the already disturbing fire. Completing the evening, “CODA” won the Oscar for Best Picture, not an unexpected win but a history-making one for being the first streaming movie to win an Academy Award. By then, few people were paying attention.
A good gateway book for Star Wars fans to get into the old so-called legends timeline is the novel “Vector Prime” (the true episode seven if you ask me) in “The New Jedi Order” franchise. Set 25 years after the battle of Endor, the universe is at peace, while united under the new Republic which is protected by the new Jedi order that was trained by Luke Skywalker. Luke is now a Jedi Master and married to a former Sith agent sent to kill him. But hey, it beats the old bum Luke that Disney gave us. The Skywalkers and rebel heroes of the classics have saved the universe many times over from the remnants of the Empire and now have families of their own such as the Solo children Jacen (not emo Ben Solo), Jaina (the real OG Rey) and Anakin. The Jedi, as they did in the times of the Old Republic, travel across space keeping the peace with the Republic Star Fleet. But in this time of peace, a new evil
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Jedi order or Sith cult around you. While playing, you’ll travel across the Outer Rim trying to learn why the Force is dying and why you were cast out of Jedi back in the wars. As you do this, you’ll battle armies of Sith Lords and decide the fate of entire worlds and heal the war-torn region of space or cast it into shadows. These worlds range from the Smuggler's Moon filled with bounty hunters and crime lords to the star kingdom
from beyond the outer rim of dark space invades the Republic from within. This new evil is an alien race that is hell bent on bringing never ending pain to the universe as their gods demand nothing less. These beings, known as the Yuuzhan Vong, are such dark, otherworldly things that not even the Jedi can sense them. “Vector Prime” stands out as it is the perfect depiction of the next generation of Star Wars history filled with great old and new heroes and villains. Just as the Disney trilogy depicts the passing of the torch of one generation to the next, this book does a better job than Jar Jar Abrams ever did. This book is filled with worldbuilding and Jedi lore and continues the hero's journey that the Jedi are known for. It is filled with all sorts of vast alien worlds and monsters, as well as massive space battles. But this book franchise also takes the saga to some very dark places and not all heroes make it out alive. No one is safe in this war between good and evil. Come and take your first step into a much larger, darker world. of Onderon, amidst a civil war between two factions. The game is filled with mini games such as podracing and gambling. It really delves deep into the lore and history of Sith. It shows that the true nature of the dark side is not cartoonish evil old men in robes, but dark grim reapers that feed off cosmic suffering. The story hits home with the inhumane and dark side of war, thrown in with emo and goth space magic. You will never look at Star Wars like it was meant for kids again. … learn something Disney. Welcome to the dark side of the nerdom. Enjoy!
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Profiles of WolfPack athletes
SOFTBALL MADDIE KVATEK
A catcher on the Madison College softball team, Maddie Kvatek has started 12 games this season and is currently second on the team in batting average at .464. She has 13 hits in 28 at bats, with four doubles and three triples. She has scored five runs and driven in eight. Last year, she appeared in 40 games for the WolfPack and helped the team win the Region 4 title and qualify for the Division
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II National Championship. She was selected third team All-American, first team all-conference and first team all-region. A liberal arts transfer major, she is the daughter of Heidi and George Kvatek.
After 16 games, Gabe Roessler leads the Madison College baseball team in batting average at .489. He has 22 hits in 45 at bats, including five doubles, one triple and one home run. He has driven in 16 runs and scored 15 times. Roessler has played in 15 games for the WolfPack this season, starting 13. Roessler’s best game of the season so far came on April 1, when he had four hits including two doubles against Highland Community College. He is a freshman infield from Rockton, Illinois, where he attended Hononegah Community High School.
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Stationary bikes, elipticals and treadmills line the balcony overlooking the first floor weight mahcines and equipment in Madison College’s new fitness center at the Truax Campus.
New fitness center opens A few finishing touches remain, but area opened for students on April 4 KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief At long last, Madison College’s fitness center is again open to students. Any student taking at least one degree credit course can use the center and take advantage of open gym hours in Redsten Gymnasium. There are still a couple small, cosmetic changes to make, but nothing that affects functionality. Those using the facility might notice a couple
updates to the entrance area or some tweaks to the locker room area, but nothing big. Seeing the end of the project is exciting to the athletics and recreation department, according to Bill Kegler, Goodman Sports Complex & Enterprise Manager. Plus, it’ll help shape some of the culture of the school. “It's going to create a really great energy and hopefully provide more wellness for everybody to be able to exercise physically. So it helps them physically and mentally as well. And we're really excited for people to be able to build a community around this,” said Kegler. The area will be used by the general student population, those taking P.E.
classes, athletic team members and employees. In years past, the fitness center was also open to anyone in the Madison area, but the main focus now is serving the college community. Students work the various desks throughout the facility. While roles are filled for this semester, jobs will open up in the summer and for next fall. For those wanting to play some ball in the gymnasium, equipment can be checked out at one of those student-worked desks. Open gym hours are currently 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., then 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. In the gym, proper footwear must be used so that the floor doesn’t get marked up. » SEE
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Winning a pair of doubleheaders was a great way for the Madison College baseball team to rebound from a big loss. Just days after suffering its second loss of the season, an 11-0 drubbing by Triton College, the WolfPack handily defeated Highland Community College in a pair of games. Then they took two close victories from College of DuPage. Madison College beat Highland 21-0 in five innings in the first game and 7-2 in the second game to improve their record to 12-2 overall. The WolfPack made quick work of Highland in the first game by scoring an insurmountable 14 runs in the top of the first inning. In all, Madison College had 14 hits in the game and took advantage of 11 walks and three errors. Gabe Roessler led the WolfPack with four hits in the game, while Brady Jurgella added a triple and three hits. A big inning was the key in the second game against Highland as well. Madison College broke open a 1-1 game by scoring six runs in the top of the third inning, going on to win, 7-2. Jurgella had another strong game with three hits, including a double. Luke Hansel and Roessler both added two hits. Things were much closer against the College of DuPage on April 3. Madison College beat DuPage, 5-3, in the first game, » SEE
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Coach K’s Hall of Fame career ends as Duke falls in Final Four STEVE WISEMAN The News & Observer (TNS) NEW ORLEANS — After decades of success as Duke’s basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski’s career ended Saturday night with a loss that figures to resonate decades into the future. Duke’s 81-77 NCAA Tournament loss to rival North Carolina completed Krzyzewski’s 47-year, Hall of Fame coaching career with a record 1,202 wins, but two wins shy of the one, final national championship he wanted to claim before stepping aside. That UNC not only beat Duke
in Krzyzewski’s final home game on March 5 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, but also defeated the Blue Devils to end their season — and his career — at the Final Four certainly stings the Duke fan base. Having announced his retirement plans last June, the 75-yearold Krzyzewski’s hope was to lead the Blue Devils to the sixth NCAA championship in his 42 years as their coach. The team won the ACC regular season outright for the first time since 2006 and produced the 16th 30-win season in his Duke » SEE
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Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski watches his team during a public practice before the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, April 1 at the Superdome in New Orleans.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2022 | SPORTS | 13 On March 29, Madison College suffered its second defeat of the season in its first game since its spring break Arizona trip. Division I foe Triton College handily won, 11-0, in seven innings. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning, when Triton scored six runs on five hits, an error and a wild pitch. The WolfPack’s potent offensive attack was held to just four hits in the game. Madison College, ranked No. 2 in the NJCAA Division II poll, is scheduled to host Sauk Valley Community College for a doubleheader on April 7 before traveling to Milwaukee Area Technical College for two games on April 9.
Next up for the Madison College softball team is a scheduled doubleheader at Joliet Junior College on April 5. The WolfPack will then play a doubleheader at Highland Community College on April 10. Due to wet weather, the softball team has had games against Triton College and Waubonsee Community College cancelled or postponed. The WolfPack hasn’t played since the end of its spring break trip to Florida on March 15. Madison College’s home opener is now set for April 16, with a doubleheader against Sauk Valley Community College.
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Weight machines and free weights fill the first floor of the new fitness center at Madison College.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 tenure. Duke’s 85-76 second-round win over Michigan State on March 20 was the team’s 30th win and brought Krzyzewski’s win total to 1,200. But playing in the Final Four for the 13th time in Krzyzewski’s 42 seasons at Duke, the Blue Devils saw their season, and thus Krzyzewski’s coaching run, end in the national semifinals at the Superdome. Krzyzewski turns the Duke program over to associate head coach Jon Scheyer, as announced last June, having won five NCAA championships (1991, 1992, 2001, 2010 and 2015), trailing only the 10 won by UCLA’s John Wooden. Krzyzewski finished with on Final Four appearance more than Wooden’s 12. Former North Carolina coach Dean Smith is next on the list with 11. A point guard at Army for coach Bob Knight during his college playing days from 1966-69, Krzyzewski began his college coaching career as a graduate assistant for Knight at Indiana in 1974. The following year, at age 28, Krzyzewski became Army’s head coach. In five years there, Krzyzewski posted a 73-59 record. Though the Cadets went 9-17 in the 1979-80 season, Duke athletics director Tom Butters hired Krzyzewski as Duke’s coach on March 19, 1980. It proved to be one of the best decisions ever made by a college administrator. After compiling a middling 38-47 record in his first three seasons, Krzyzewski built Duke into an ACC and national power. Krzyzewski’s final overall record is
must bring their OneCard. Lockers are available for single day use, but locks aren’t provided. There are also cubbies available, but the college isn’t responsible for any goods stolen from there. When someone walks into the facility, they need to grab a bottle of disin-
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fectant and towel. The department asks that people sanitize once they’re done using their equipment. The fitness center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week. On Saturday, it’s open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Sunday’s hours being 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Madison College schedules and results.
BASEBALL Schedule MAR. 10 at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 11-8 WIN, 10-0 WIN MAR. 11 at Mesa CC, 10-1 WIN MAR. 12 vs. Riverland CC, 21-2 WIN MAR. 12 vs. Miles CC, 14-11 WIN MAR. 13 vs. Western Nebraska CC, 10-6 WIN MAR. 15 vs. Williston State College, 14-4 WIN MAR. 15 vs. Lake Region State College, 8-6 LOSS MAR. 16 vs. Gateway CC, 8-4 WIN MAR. 17 at Scottsdale CC, 9-3 WIN MAR. 18 at Paradise Valley CC, 9-7 WIN MAR. 29 at Triton College, 11-0 LOSS MAR. 31 at Highland Community College, 21-0 WIN, 7-2 WIN APR. 3 at College of DuPage, 5-3 WIN, 1-0 WIN APR. 7 at home vs. Sauk Valley Community College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 9 at Milwaukee Area Technical College, noon, 3 p.m. APR. 10 at home vs. Carl Sandburg College, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. APR. 12 at home vs. Bryant & Stratton College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 13 at Bryant & Stratton College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 15 at home vs. Waubonsee Community College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 16 at home vs. Rock Valley College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 19 at home vs. Triton College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 21 at home vs. Black Hawk College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 23 at home vs. Harper College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 24 at home vs. Kankakee Community College, noon, 3 p.m. APR. 26 at College of Lake County, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 28 at home vs. Kishwaukee College, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. APR. 30 at Joliet Junior College, noon, 3 p.m. MAY 1 at home vs. McHenry County College, noon, 3 p.m. MAY 7 at South Suburban College, noon, 3 p.m. MAY 8 at home vs. Elgin Community College, 3 p.m.
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1,202-368, a .766 winning percentage. At Duke, he compiled a 1,129-309 mark, a .785 winning percentage. Over the years, he led Duke to 15 ACC championships, collecting a combined 535 ACC regular-season (466) and tournament (69) wins. That’s more than any other coach. The Blue Devils made the first of their 36 NCAA Tournament appearances during his tenure in 1984, claimed Krzyzewski’s first of a record 100 NCAA Tournament wins in 1985 and made the Final Four in 1986. Duke made seven Final Four appearances over a nine-season period from 1986-94, including the program’s first NCAA championship in 1991 followed by another title in 1992. That made Duke the sport’s first back-to-back champion since the waning days of Wooden’s UCLA dynasty two decades earlier. From 1990-94, Duke played in four of the five NCAA Tournament finals. His career and the program faced a serious challenge during the 199495 season when Krzyzewski had back surgery, forcing him to step away from coaching due to physical and what he now acknowledges are mental health challenges. From there, the rapid climb back to the top of college basketball continued. Duke won a game in the 1997 NCAA Tournament, reached a regional final in 1998, returned to the Final Four by 1999 and won the program’s third NCAA championship in 2001. “I think once I got it back,” Krzyzewski said last summer, “I came back with similar passion, whether you call it vengeance, whatever the hell word. But I wanted us to get back.” After leading Duke to a Final Four
appearance in 2004, Krzyzewski entertained a serious offer to coach the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers two months later. After much deliberation, he declined and declared his plan to stay at Duke for the rest of his career. Not long after that, though, he accepted the head coaching role with USA Basketball, which needed a boost after losing three times in a disappointing bronze-medal finish at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Krzyzewski led the U.S. to gold medals in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic games. No coach, in men’s or women’s basketball, has led a country to three consecutive gold medals. His U.S. teams went 88-1 in international competition. Back at Duke, he returned the Blue Devils to the top of college basketball with the 2010 NCAA championship, a team built around older players who had suffered adversity and emerged as champions, including Scheyer, his eventual successor. Over Krzyzewski’s final decade as a college coach, his Blue Devils saw mixed returns from the one-anddone strategy. Duke suffered NCAA Tournament first-round losses in 2012 (to Lehigh) and 2014 (to Mercer) despite having freshmen stars and first-round picks Austin Rivers (2012) and Jabari Parker (2014) on those teams. The highlight of the era was 2014-15, when Krzyzewski led Duke to a 35-4 record and his final NCAA championship. Three freshmen starters from that team, Jahlil Okafor, Tyus Jones and Justise Winslow, were first-round picks in the following summer’s NBA draft. Duke fell one win short of the Final Four with Elite Eight losses in 2018 and 2019 before finally breaking through one final time this season.
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at Rosemont, Ill., vs. College of DuPage, 7-0 WIN; vs. Rock Valley, 14-1 LOSS at Rosemont, Ill., vs.Joliet Junior College, 9-1 WIN; vs. Milwaukee Area Tech, 8-0 WIN.; vs. Prarie State College, 14-1 WIN at Rosemont, Ill., vs. South Suburban, 13-3 WIN; vs. McHenry County, 12-5 WIN; vs. Elgin CC, 14-0 WIN vs. Mott CC, 5-1 WIN vs. Niagara CC, 4-1 WIN vs. Grand View JV, 3-2 LOSS vs. Minnesota Morris JV, 16-2 LOSS vs. Iowa Lakes CC, 5-4 LOSS vs. Polk State, 6-2 LOSS, 8-5 LOSS at Joliet Junior College, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. at Highland Community College, noon, 2 p.m. at Bryant & Stratton College, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. at McHenry County College, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. at home vs. Sauk Valley Colmmunity College, noon, 2 p.m. at Rock Valley College, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. at home vs. Carl Sandburg College, noon, 2 p.m. at home vs. Black Hawk College, noon, 2 p.m. at home vs. College of DuPage, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. at Kishwaukee College, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. at home vs. Illinois Valley Community College, noon, 2 p.m. at Triton College, noon, 2 p.m. at Milwaukee Area Technical College, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College, noon, 2 p.m. at home vs. College of Lake County, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. NJCAA Region 4 Tournament. NJCAA Region 4 Tournament.
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1 Yoga aid that helps prevent slipping 4 Weather report stats 8 Recipe amts. 13 In the past 14 Sale rack abbr. 16 Linda Ronstadt’s “Blue __” 17 “Misery” co-star 19 Like most tennis shots 20 In full view 21 “My turn to bat” 23 Cruise with a big price tag 24 Equine control 25 Merged comm. giant 26 On 28 Versatile award-winning Indian film star known by his initials “SRK” 33 Starting gun 36 Move slightly ... like a mouse? 37 Hullabaloo 38 Cut (off) 39 Water source 41 Pachuca pronoun 42 URL ender 43 Cycle starter 44 Red letters in a dark theater 46 Fly over Africa 48 Oscarnominated actress for “Paper Moon” and “Blazing Saddles” 51 Ultimatum word 52 Big noise 53 “Cornflake Girl” singer Tori 57 Obama __ 58 Spoken 60 Food recall cause 61 Cop to 63 Swindler ... or, phonetically, what each of three puz-
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1 Collegian’s choice 2 Tequila source 3 “My Cousin Vinny” Oscar winner Marisa 4 Suffix with craigs 5 “LOTR” menace 6 Eerie apparition 7 Two-__: fastballs named for the grip used to throw them 8 Undetermined: Abbr. 9 “Bluebeard’s Castle” composer Béla 10 Toady 11 Dickinson work 12 South of France? 15 Animal that sounds fresh
18 Dadaist Max 22 India neighbor 25 Star systems 27 Wallop 29 Monopoly miniatures 30 Sport-__: offroad vehicle 31 Fruit drinks 32 A or E, but not I, O or U 33 Horner’s surprise 34 New Rochelle college 35 Doctor Octopus foe 40 Bowler’s target
45 Boring 47 Sign into law 49 Friend of Jerry and George 50 Abduct 54 Damp 55 Elizabeth of “WandaVision” 56 Occupy, as a table 57 Actress Falco 59 German gripe 60 Bits of work 61 Fitting 62 Two-year-old, say 64 NHL’s Ducks, on scoreboards
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