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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
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Latest in movie series has everything a fan could want, featuring returning favorites like the Green Goblin and Doc Ock » 9
Student Senate is now taking applications LAUREN TAILLON Arts Editor
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Students begin working on their paintings during the Ruby Bridges Paint Party in the Intercultural Exchange at the Truax Campus to kick off Black History Month activities.
Lessons through art Students learn about Ruby Bridges and history of segregation LAUREN TAILLON Arts Editor In honor of Black History Month, the Intercultural Exchange sponsored the Ruby Bridges Paint Event. The event was held in room C1430 at Truax campus and was led by Wine and Design paint instructors. Students who attended the event got to hear the powerful story behind Norman Rockwell’s famous
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A row of completed paintings from the Ruby Bridges Paint Party are on display in the Intercultural Exchange. painting of Ruby Bridges while they tried to replicate the piece of art. “This event served two purposes: to destress and to
relax, but also to remember that Ruby Bridges was part of the history of desegregation in Louisiana,” said Senior Student Program
Advisor, and event coordinator, Ro Encizo. The painting called, “The Problem We All Live With,” depicts Ruby Bridges, a 6-year-old African American girl, walking through the streets of New Orleans in 1960. She is accompanied by four deputy U.S. Marshals who are escorting her to an all-white school at a time where there was a desegregation crisis going on with New Orlean’s schools. In the painting, you see tomato splatters and racial slurs on the side of a build» SEE
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The Madison College Student Senate is now accepting applications for the 20222023 school year. Any current Madison College student who is enrolled in at least six credits and has a GPA of 2.5 or higher is eligible to join. Students interested in obtaining a position on the senate have until March 6 to submit their applications. There are currently 15 senate positions open, including five regional positions at the Portage, Fort Atkinson, Watertown and Reedsburg campuses. The Student Senate is also looking for a president next year. “The Student Senate’s main mission is to represent the voice and interest of all students of Madison College. We promote understanding between students and faculty (and) participate in community affairs within the college. Above all, we want to always encourage students to be involved in educational and social activities of Madison College,” said Andrea LaBella, the Student Senate’s VP of Public Relations. After the application period for Student Senate closes, candidates will have a profile of them published in The Clarion before voting for the candidates begins. » SEE
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Butcher shop retail class now has a sales counter STUART PATE News Editor The butcher shop retail class enjoyed watching customers sample the class’s freshly created bologna on Feb. 7, the first day the retail counter was open in the culinary area of the Truax cafeteria. Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. the Butcher Shop Retail Class sells freshly prepared meats. Students and faculty will find meats such as chicken liver pate, brats and even kasekrainer, which is a sort of spiced brat filled with Swiss cheese. By the time the butcher shop
counter opens to the public, students have been busy with prep work. The time commitment is proving to be one of the biggest challenges involved in the program, said Breanna, one of the students. Total time is four hours with two hours of prep, one hour serving customers and then one hour of clean up. But the students say the experience is worth all the work. Another challenge, said another student Nate, is the sophisticated technology involved. One piece of equipment is an elaborate scale that takes time to learn to use properly. All meat sold by the program is locally sourced.
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The culinary retail space in the Truax Campus cafeteria now offers fresh meat sold by the meat butcher shop retail sales class.
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By the time you read this, you will be one quarter of the way through your classes for the spring semester! In another few weeks you’ll be facing mid-terms. You know that your instructor is there for you, but you also know that sometimes it’s hard to attend all their office hours. Whether you’ve started off strong or are feeling like you’re in a fog, the Student Achievement Center tutors are here for you. We have over 25 tutors that cover over 75 different courses at several campus locations. If you need help with your algebra class, anatomy & physiology or even psychology, come see us. When you step into the building at Truax, just look above the Welcome Center
and you will see the Student Achievement Center on the second floor (room A2000). There are also Student Achievement Centers at Goodman South, Fort Atkinson, Reedsburg, Portage and Watertown. Here, you will find friendly staff waiting to help you find just the right tutor to fit your schedule and your learning style, whether it is in person or remote, for the courses you need the most help with. Can’t make it in person?
Give us a call at 608-246-6125 and we can teach you how to make remote appointments with tutors or give you customized schedules of when tutors are available in-person that fit your needs. Ready to make your own remote appointments? Follow this web link to “Book A Tutor” (notice tutor profiles to see who tutors which subjects): https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/bookatutor/. If you are looking for help for writing papers, don’t over-
look the help available to you in the library. You can book a Personal Academic Librarian (PAL), too! A PAL can get you off on the right foot with your research and writing. Information to sign up with a PAL is also on the Book A Tutor page. The Writing Center also has appointments to help with your papers at: https://students.madisoncollege.edu/writing-center. Whether in-person or remote, we encourage you to take advantage of the tutors at the Student Achievement Center to help you through all those difficult concepts, learn better studying habits or to boost your grades. Now is a great time to get to know us so you can be ready when those mid-term exams arrive! Don’t be shy! Come see us today.
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Global Showcase date set The annual Global Showcase at Madison College will be held on Wednesday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Intercultural Exchange, Truax Room C1430. The event is sponsored by by the United Common Ground, the Center for International Education and the Intercultural Exchange.
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Join Student Life as it hosts Black History Month & Mental Health Matters Active Minds Speaker Ivy Watts. Watts is a former All-American Student-Athlete. Join us on Feb. 22, at 4:00 p.m. (virtual). She will discuss mental health concerns as a person of color. Visit bit.ly/ivywatts22 to join.
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Planning for employment opportunities gets funding STUART PATE News Editor Obstacles exist in Dane County that prevent individuals in underserved communities from becoming successful at local businesses. Director of Continuing Education at Madison College, Dennis Wessel has a vison to surmount these obstacles, and this vision has received attention from Gov. Tony Evers. In December of 2021, Evers awarded Madison College nearly $3 million
in the form of a grant to develop Wisconsin’s workforce challenges. The grant is largely being used to bolster childcare. However, a portion has gone to Wessel to develop his plan. Though the grant money will not be enough to put Wessels’ vison into practice, it will allow him to work towards a proof of concept or a demonstration that the program will work as planned. Wessel hopes to create relationships with community-based organizations for the sake of recruiting potential
employees who are primarily disadvantaged, poor people of color. The vision also includes partnering with employers in the manufacturing and hospitality sectors. Madison College’s role will be to remove barriers between the two via short-term and targeted training. Barriers to success often include cost of education, length of educational programs, lack of childcare, needing to work for means of support and thus lacking the time to take classes, negative past educational experiences and
lacking basic skills. Wessel will be using the grant money to conceive of ways Madison College can address these issues for targeted individuals. If successful, Wessel will be creating a funnel between community-based organizations and employers with Madison College as the Nexus. The program will be funded potentially by other grant dollars, employers, and community-based organizations. “I am very optimistic that we can make a difference,” said Wessel.
COVID testing is now available at Truax Campus STUART PATE News Editor
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Jodie Pope Williams, left, and Rhoda McKinney, members of the Black Women’s Affinity Group at Madison College, share the stage during the opening of the art exhibit “Honoring the Black Woman” on Feb. 1 at the Truax Campus.
Exhibit opening celebrated KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief The Art Exhibit “Honoring the Black Woman” opened on Feb. 1 with a ceremony held in the Gateway of the Truax Campus. The Black Women’s Affinity Group, BWAG, hosted the event. The Black Women’s Affinity Group is committed to making higher education accessible and enriching the lives and communities of women of color, as they stated in the events program. The event opened with a land acknowledgement from Jodie Pope Williams of BWAG and Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels. The Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” was followed by a tribute to Dzigbodi Akyea. A scholarship has also been established in her name for Black students who intend to transfer to a four year school. Refreshments were offered after all the gallery artists were recognized. The treats came from Melly Mell’s Soul Food. Future events include Yams and Sweet Potatoes, a Black Culinary Series. Nyanyika Banda will be at the Traux campus on Feb. 16. Dr. Jessica Harris, the author of bestselling book “High on the Hog,” will be at Mitby Theater on Feb. 17 from 6-7 p.m. Patience Clark will be at Goodman South Campus on Feb. 23. Seats for the events can be saved through Eventbrite.
“The Exhale” by Sharon L. Bjyrd is “an ode to sacred spaces and times where Black women can breathe freely.”
At left, is “Brown Skin Girl” by B. Denae Artistry (Brooklyn Doby). At right are two paintings by Sharon L. Bjyrd.
Madison College students and faculty have exclusive and free access to COVID-19 testing at Truax. Currently testing is only open to members of the college community who are asymptomatic. Those experiencing symptoms are encouraged to remain off campus says Joshua Cotillier, Risk Manager and Director of COVID19 Operations at Madison College. “If you’re not feeling well, please stay home so you don’t potentially infect someone else,” Cotillier said. Faculty and students interested in receiving a COVID-19 test are encouraged to sign up online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ covid-test-acknowledgements College community members should be prepared to show their OneCard and expect a first-time test to take between 15 – 30 minutes. Testing takes place in room 131 of the Health Education building. Community members will be asked to download the Navica app to their smartphones. This app is available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play. This app will be used to send test results confidentially. The test itself is administered by a staff member who is a nurse by trade. The rest of the testing staff are trained in accuracy, safety, and confidentiality. A swab will be placed in both nostrils. Cotillier explains this is because of the nature of COVID-19, “You may have a higher viral load in one side versus the other. Just to make sure there’s symmetry and to be certain, we’re doing what can.” There have been a few complaints of complications from the test itself. “With it being winter and the air is dry there is the possibility of a mild nosebleed but that happens very infrequently,” says Cotillier. Results will be delivered in about 15 minutes via the Navica app. For those who don’t use a smartphone, test results will be delivered via email or a phone call. This type of test is the rapid antigen test. It allows for results to be conducted right on site as opposed to the PCR test which is sent to an external laboratory and results can take up to 72 hours. The downside to the rapid antigen test is it may result in a false negative. “The challenge is when the test says you’re negative. Not enough time may have passed for the viral load to build up for the swabbing process to detect the virus,” said Cotillier. If someone suspects they’ve had close contact with COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, they may need to get tested twice. The main users of the testing clinic are student athletes and students enrolled in other programs that may require them to present test results for external reasons. There is no rule currently in place that all Madison College students must be tested. However, Cotillier notes, “Many of our students live together, work together, and we want to make sure they’re safe when they come to campus.” Madison College acquired 10,000 tests which Cotillier feels will be enough tests to last until summer. The tests were paid for by a federal grant. “We want to keep the college community safe. It’s always been the top value and priority we’ve had during this pandemic,” said Cotillier.
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Student Senate hosting second town hall event KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief Student Senate is hosting the second Town Hall on March 1 from noon-1 p.m. This town hall will have a focus on getting all students involved. Different clubs and organizations will have a chance to talk. “One of the Student Senate initiatives this year is student engagement, so it’s not necessarily just connecting students with Senate, but also connecting them with other student groups,” said Ellie Rome, senate advisor. The town hall is also an opportunity for students to give feedback on past initiatives of the senate. Some of those include projects like the rental textbook program. Students will also have a chance to voice any concerns they have. The event will be held in-person at Truax. It will also be streamed to other campuses and online so many students can attend. A take home lunch will be available for those attending in person.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Voting for the new members will start around March 28 and will end on April 1, at noon. After all of the votes have been tallied, the selected members will receive an email letting them know that they are official Student Senate members. There will also be more information disclosed at that time about what the next steps are for the new selected officials. At that time, the winners will also be announced via The Clarion. While the stipends for senators have been at a fixed rate between $500 to $750 per semester, that amount will now be increasing. General senators will now make $750 per semester and officer positions are now going to be $1,000 per semester. Another big change for the Student Senate is that the president will receive an hourly wage. The exact amount is still being discussed. For students who have questions or want to learn more about the Student Senate and what those positions entail, there is going to be a Student Senate town hall meeting on March 1 at noon. To submit an application, students can go to the website, madisoncollegesenate.org. From there, students can click the “Join Us,” tab on the front page. “We are really looking forward to getting some of these seats filled. This has been a challenging but also a really exciting and innovative year,” said LaBella.
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A group of students work on their paintings during the event.
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UCG advisor Ro Encizo works on a painting during the Ruby Bridges paint party.
ing that Ruby is walking by. This depicts the real event that Ruby had to go through on her first day of school. While the story is a sad one, it’s an important one to acknowledge
and remember. Not just because of the injustices that happened not long ago, but also because the painting represents empowerment and overcoming adversity. “I selected the subject matter to paint, but the artwork was commissioned. This is to connect the month’s theme of Black Women Empowerment with Madison College as a whole,” said Encizo.
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What do you do to maintain your mental health?
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"I make sure my work life balance is as good as it possibly can be."
"I don't have a lot. Mainly, I just get eight hours of sleep."
"I listen to a lot of music, sleep, and play the violin."
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Self-care is important during winter months
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aking time to care for yourself is important year round, but I would argue that it is especially important in winter. This is particularly true if you live in an area where it snows a lot or gets really cold. With the drop in temperature and icy conditions, people may not be leaving their home as much, which can lead to less exercise and increased sadness or apathy. Instead of letting the weather dictate your mood and activity level, I recommend using this time to take especially good care of your body. One thing that has been really helpful to me is waking up earlier than normal. It always allows me to get more done in a day before businesses start closing and the sun starts setting early. I find it is especially helpful to wake up with the sun if you can. This will make it feel like you are getting in more daylight hours which I find to be an instant mood boost. If you don’t feel up to taking a walk, biking or scraping your car to get to the gym, I recommend searching for workouts on YouTube. If you aren’t sure where to start, Livestrong Woman and Donovan Green are some great channels to get you started. If you would rather go to a gym, Madison College is offering students free Planet Fitness memberships due to the Fitness Center reconstruction still taking place. Also, I highly recommend you consider getting into yoga, if you haven’t already. I did, and it is one of the things that I look forward to the most in the mornings. If you are new to yoga, I highly recommend checking out Jessamyn Stanley on YouTube. Her warm, body positive approach will leave you with only good feelings. If you really struggle with flexibility, “Yoga with Zelinda,” is another great YouTube channel. Madison College also has yoga classes that you can take if you would rather do yoga with an in person instructor, like I am this semester. I couldn’t recommend it more! » SEE
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What we hope for this year KALEIA LAWRENCE Editor in Chief
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cientists and epidemiologists don’t know when COVID-19 will go away, if ever. Reports still vary and there’s not a universally agreed upon end date in sight. Despite going into another year of uncertainty, the Clarion Editorial board discussed what we want to see from it.
More employee first protocols.
When the pandemic suddenly forced many people to work from home, a lot of conflicting factors came into play. Some negatives found that Internet access wasn’t very accessible and equipment didn’t work as well, the separation of work and home life was non-existent and people were lonelier. However, there were some positives that can’t be ignored. Working from home opened the doors for more people with disabilities. Many office spaces and work environments aren’t very accessible.
Childhood shouldn’t be spent working TALEISE LAWRENCE Copy Editor
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ast fall, Republicans proposed a bill in the Wisconsin State Capitol that would allow children ages 14 and 15 to work longer hours. This would only apply to small businesses that aren’t regulated by federal labor laws. On Feb. 4, Governor Evers vetoed this bill. The reason given was that having separate systems of work requirements for different types of businesses would be too confusing and potentially cause issues with the overlapping laws. I think Governor Evers made the right call. Children entering high school should not be working until 11 p.m., even if only on nonschool nights. 9:30 on school nights even seems too late. It promotes hustle culture from a young age,
which is unfortunately very normalized in American culture. I also fear that this small step would have a snowball effect. This bill would’ve only applied to small businesses, like mom-and-pop shops that deal with a lot of tourism in the summer. However, if this bill passed, I’m sure more would be proposed allowing children to work at all businesses later. Employers would likely guilt these kids into working more hours than they want to. Most schools start classes at eight in the morning. This would mean only eight hours of sleep for children after work; this is only if they went straight home and straight to bed, and they don’t have to be up earlier than an hour before school. Most students would likely have homework to do, need to eat dinner and
a lengthy commute. For kids still growing, this is not enough sleep. However, I can see some potential positives in this bill. I had a friend in high school who was a full-time student, athlete and Burger King employee. She often had to skip practice to walk to work. There were only so many hours she was allowed to work, which were not enough for her; she needed money to support herself and her younger sister who were living on their own. This bill would’ve been a godsend for her. Being able to work more hours in high school would likely help students from low income families. You only get one childhood. It’s important to let kids be kids. Gov. Evers made the right call vetoing this bill, and I hope none like it will pass in the future.
Physical barriers are no longer an issue when working from home. Overall, companies don’t have a favorable reputation when it comes to giving workers accommodations. But when the pandemic started and forced employers to create accommodations, it set a standard that can now be utilized by people with disabilities. We’d like to see consistent action from companies to create accessibility for all employees. Another employee-first protocol we’d like to see is a change in wages and time worked. Studies have been coming out in favor of a four day work week. When Microsoft Japan tested a four day work week, they found a 40 percent increase in productivity. Other countries like Iceland and some select businesses in the United States are following suit. So far workers are overall happier with it and do better work because of it. Wages should be raised so life can be liveable. It’s inhumane that companies don’t have to pay workers with disabilities minimum wage, and » SEE
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Food Pantries in the Area
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The River Food Pantry 2201 Darwin Rd, Madison, WI 53704
Infographic of food pantries in the Madison Area.
Madison College’s Food Pantries Truax Campus January 18 - May 11 Tuesdays 12:00-2:00 pm Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am Goodman South Campus: January 20 - May 12 Thursdays 2:00-4:00 pm
Foundation for Rual Housing 4506 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705 Westwood Christian Church 5210 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53711
St. Vincent de Paul 2033 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI 53713
Salvation Army of Dane County 3030 Darbo Dr, Madison, WI 53714
Bashford United Methodist Church 329 North St, Madison, WI 53704
Goodman Community Center 214 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704 Madison Hunger Task Force 309 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church 605 Spruce St, Madison, WI 53715
Community Services & Food Pantry 910 Femrite Dr, Madison, WI 53716
Mt Zion Baptist Church 2293 Fisher St, Madison, WI 53713
Second Harvest Foodbank of Sourthern Wisconsin 2802 Dairy Dr, Madison, WI 53718
Life Center Madison 4402 Femrite Dr, Madison, WI 53716
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There is no shame in using services like food pantries LILLIANA MIRANDA here is a stigma or a misconception regarding food pantries or services such as food share. The decision to visit a food pantry or to seek food share assistance can be difficult and some may feel it is embarrassing, causing many students to not seek the assistance they need. But there is no shame in using these services when you need them. The assumption that people who use food pantries are homeless or unemployed is just not true. Food pantries serve everyone who is in need, whether you are unemployed or employed. Food share services do require proof of employment, but they have programs available to help you get one if you’re not employed. Regardless of that, there is nothing to be ashamed of in seeking help when you need it. People also assume that food pantries only carry
pre-packaged boxes of canned goods, but that is not the case. Food pantries provide perishable and non-perishable goods. If you are worried about nutrition and health, I am here to tell you that Foodshare Wisconsin was created to help people who are struggling financially buy the food they need to stay healthy. We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world with a history of giving to those in need. Food pantries and food share services are here to feed and help us and our families. Especially now that we have all had to deal with COVID-19 pandemic, many have lost their jobs and prices have gone up on everything. If you are in need, why be ashamed? Can you imagine not living in the U.S. and not having these services? And here we are not taking advantage of them because we are ashamed of what others may think. We are students, and I believe it is our duty to ask for help when it is needed. Another assumption out there is that food pantries
only provide food. That may be true for some, but there are many food pantries out there that provide school supplies, personal care products and services such as job training and continuing education. Food share assistance helps with food, health insurance, electricity bills and more. I do not know about you but being a student and paying rent and utilities leaves me with almost nothing. So, as a student who is proud to admit I receive food share benefits, I am here to tell you that it has helped me so much and has taken so much stress out of my life. These services are there for those who need it. Use it, and do not feel ashamed. You are a worthy member of the community. In life, we have setbacks; we all struggle. These services are here to help you get back on your feet. Please take advantage of these services, and when you graduate and get a decent job and no longer need these services pay it forward by donating or volunteering your time at a local food bank.
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to do when you want to, not something you have to do out of financial need. If you have the privilege to do something you enjoy just for the sake of doing it, embrace it. There’s no dictionary definition of hustle culture. The idea of it, though, is that someone works long hours, carries their work into their personal life, puts as much on their plate as possible and places career goals above all else. The pandemic helped this process with blurring a lot of lines of personal and work life. If you find yourself in this cycle, it’s important to take a step back and figure out where you can focus on you as a person, not you as an employee. Hustle culture can make someone think that their worth comes from work. Don’t forget that your worth comes from being a human, not from being a human who has a job. Intentional rest is also important in self-care and combatting hustle culture. Sometimes self-care is portrayed as a bubble bath and reading a book. While those things are important and provide fulfillment, it’s not enough for it alone to be self-care. It’s like putting a quick band aid on a gaping wound. Intentional rest should be consistent. It’s revolutionary. In a society where working constantly and achievements are praised, resting is radical. Some even use it as a form of resistance, as the Nap Ministry says. Rest doesn’t have to be earned, it’s something that everyone deserves no matter what. It provides time for decompression and learning to feel your feelings instead of pushing them away for when there’s more time. Plus, it just provides a time to relax. This year, be intentional about your rest and realize its important. The world is constantly changing. Now, some of these changes are blatantly obvious, especially in regards to the effects of the pandemic. We at The Clarion hope to see these changes in a beneficial way.
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First time voters engaging, educating and participating in this election cycle
This year brings the midterm elections. Many Madison College students will be participating in the election process for the first time. It has only been since 1971 that the voting age has been lowered to 18. Nearly 50 years later, in the 2020 election, a TuftsNow study found that half of Americans ages 18-29 voted in the general election. This was an increase from the previous general election however there remains much room for improvement. This year, voters will be making decisions based on issues such as student loan forgiveness, free tuition for two-year colleges, legalization of marijuana and a myriad of environmental laws to name a few. It is crucial that Madison College students exercise their constitutional right to vote and at the same time be informed voters. Students must develop a healthy skepticism of their information sources so as not to be misinformed or manipulated. Not participating or participating in the upcoming elections with misinformation will ultimately hurt Madison College students. This year, students will have the opportunity to shape the world in which they
Tolerating and communicating with grace
These past years since pandemic life woke many people up to injustices and disparities in our country. The protests following George Floyd’s murder were the largest in U.S. history, and protests were happening around the world too. All of this happening during a time when many were stuck at home opened eyes. Conversations started happening more in the mainstream regarding inequalities. In some cases, these talks ended friendships and cut off family members. While it’s important to have these conversations, we believe communicating with grace is important, when possible. In some situations, grace is a privilege not granted to who you’re speaking with based on your relationship. However, when possible, approaching a conversation with understanding can open others eyes. There is certainly a time and place for debate, but persuading someone to understand sometimes takes more than facts. Conversations need to be had in a way that everyone feels respected. If you have the time and privilege of speaking to people of opposing views, try to approach the conversation with grace.
Rest and less hustle culture
This year, we’d also like to see a focus on intentional rest and less hustle culture. People are encouraged, if not forced, to work all the time. Even if spare time, hobbies are oftentimes monetized. This perpetuates the idea that in order for something to have value, it must be sold. If your work has any meaning, then people will buy it. This is not true and not the point of hobbies. They are meant to be something enjoyable
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Physical activity isn’t the only way to take care of your body. Nourishing your skin, hair and nails is also important! You may already treat yourself to regular baths in cold weather, but do you also treat your skin? By adding oils, Epsom salt and bath scrubs to your regular bath routine, you are helping to protect your skin from the harsh elements outside. Bath and shower scrubs provide excellent exfoliation for your skin by removing dead skin cells from your body, leaving it smooth, bright and soft. While there are a number of great body scrubs on the market, you can also make your own homemade scrubs using ingredients right from your kitchen cabinets! You can combine any number of ingredients together, such as brown sugar, olive oil, coconut oil, salt, grapeseed oil, green tea, mint, lime, coffee grounds or cocoa powder, to name only a few. It is best to use scrubs about 2-3 times a week for full effectiveness. Exfoliating anymore could potentially cause irritation. After you exfoliate is the perfect time to use an oil. You could apply a body oil right to your skin or you can put an oil in your bath ahead of time. While there are plenty of bottled oils on the market, there are also dissolving bath drops that work really well too. Like scrubs, you can also use a variety of ingredients to customize your own bath oil. One fun way to do this is by infusing an oil with herbs of your choice over the stove or in a crockpot. Of course, some oils may become greasy when put into the water. This is why I recommend using aloe vera and bath salts in your creation. These ingredients will help to emulsify the oil in the bathwater. Otherwise, you may be better off
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 | OPINION | 7 using olive oil or turkey red oil. While I love a good body scrub or bath oil, my favorite bath item is actually Epsom salt. Using some in my bath or as a foot soak really helps with all of the aches and pains that I incur throughout my busy work weeks. Another thing that I love about using Epsom salt is that you can purchase it with a variety of different essential oil blends, making the salt smell heavenly. For nail care, you will want to find a good cuticle oil to use daily. This will keep your cuticles from becoming hard and causing irritation when they poke out from the sides of your nails. It can also help to prevent ingrown toenails. If you don’t feel like buying one at the store, use any cold-pressed oil, such as vegetable, olive or almond. If you are interested in attaining strong, shiny nails, I would definitely recommend a clear nail strengthener. Apply it like nail polish to freshly clean nails and remove after about a week of wear. Reapply as needed and for increased strength. If you are having a bluesy winter, where you feel sluggish and have constantly dry or irritated skin, try implementing some of these tips to your daily routine. Not only will they make your body feel better, it will also make you feel good that you took time out of your busy schedule to take care of yourself. And taking care of yourself is one of the best investments that there is.
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MJ (Zendaya) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland) jump off a bridge in “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ JD SMITH NELSON Staff Writer The conclusion of not only the MCU trilogy, but also the eight live action SpiderMan films, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is a bombastic conclusion to many of the webslinger’s iconic adventures. Starring in the movie is Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Zendaya as MJ Watson, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange. The film also has returning actors from previous SpiderMan franchises. Among these are Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin, Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus, Thomas Hayden Church as Sandman, Rhys Ifans as the Lizard, and Jamie Foxx as Electro. Everyone in this star-studded cast gets time to shine in this two-and-a-half-hour blockbuster. Following the framing of Peter at the hands of Mysterio for the drone attack on London, New York is frantically questioning whether their friendly neighborhood hero can be trusted or if he is the menace J. Jonah Jameson claims he is. Peter and his close friends need to deal with his secret identity being outed and the type of danger that puts them all in. After botching a spell Dr. Strange cast to help Peter with his troubles, there is a tear in the multiverse. Suddenly, villains from the other Spider-universes are brought to the MCU. Chaos ensues as Peter must find a way to help them and send them home.
The story is filled with great character driven beats and phenomenally emotional performances, Marissa Tomei, Tom Holland and Willem Dafoe being standouts among them. Though the VFX dips from time to time, the film overall looks quite good, even if it is outclassed by the stunning visuals in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” All the villains and other supporting characters get their own time to shine in both comedic and character growing scenes. Chief among these character driven scenes come toward the latter end of the movie when Peter is at his lowest point. That is best experienced watching the film for yourself, however. The film has everything Spider-Man fans have been saying these past two Jon Watt’s movies have lacked. There are more consequences for Peter’s actions, his supporting cast has more to do, Peter isn’t coddled by other superheroes and, most of all, he shows his true understanding of what it means to be Spider-Man. By the end of his journey, he truly understands that with great power, there must also come great responsibility. This, however, will not be the last we see of this more mature and responsible Spidey as Tom Holland is signed on for three more MCU solo outings. So, get ready for more character driven narratives with plenty of action and drama as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swings into his next adventure!
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Looking at the Netflix movie ‘Don’t Look Up’ SHERRA OWINO Copy Editor Imagine a bunch of the hot-button topics of our modern age poured into a tub. Now, take a sponge and submerge it in the tub to soak up all these issues into a small, dense space. This seems to be the method the writers of “Don’t Look Up” used when creating this new movie found on Netflix. It’s pretty obvious that climate change and environmental science are at the forefront of this allegory/satire sandwich piece but that’s not all that’s there. There’s plenty of finger-pointing going around to span across social media, politics, family dynamics, morality issues, misused wealth and power and living in general. In a sentence that’s a synopsis of the Netflix description, “Don’t Look Up” is about two astronomers trying to warn a distracted and numb social media
world about a life-destroying comet headed straight for earth. The world’s response? “Meh. Whatever.” I can appreciate the message that screams the environment needs to be taken care of and that we’re not listening to the scientists telling us this. But I’d like to look beyond that in this instance since that’s a lot of what anyone’s talking about with this movie and instead be a different voice. There were a number of times as I watched this where I felt like the younger sister snickering, “Oooo you’re in trouble now!” as I watched an older sibling across the room getting reprimanded. In the case of this movie, it was the director and writers reprimanding parts of our society. One of the most ridiculous characters was the United States president played by Meryl Streep who treated her role as Commander-in-Chief like running for Homecoming Queen. The
only time she took the matter of this extinction-causing comet seriously was when her popularity was threatened by the release of scandal. Otherwise her self-centered ways were controlled by her puppeteer, one of the wealthiest men in the world (and a major donor) who was owner of a major tech company. This tech maniac even goes so far to thwart a mission to deflect the comet in order to have his own moments of glory and elbow through to what he believes to be his own advantage. So, there’s the money, power and politics all wrapped up in one. Then you have the president’s equally ridiculous son and Chief of Staff (Jonah Hill) who has plenty of unresolved attachment issues that flood into his praying for all the stuff that money can buy while others are in search of hope for their lives. He looks for money and “things” to save him…literally and figuratively. Filmmaker, Adam McKay, really
seems to want to show how social media can have its positives and negatives. The world he’s created, that doesn’t seem too far from our own, has become so numb to knowing truth and what’s actually important that when something arises that’s about life and death, everyone brushes it off. The electronic universe is more drawn in by gossip and a breakup between celebrities than things which can actually affect their lives. One of my favorite scenes is actually more quiet but equally powerful. There’s a moment when the world’s in distress and realizing that human dignity and connection is more important than anything social media can provide. With family and friends sitting around the dinner table discussing whether homemade pie tastes better than store bought, main character, Dr. Mindy » SEE
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‘Jackass Forever’ the comedy that fits 2022
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MADALYN BREUNIG Staff Writer When you think of a comedy you typically think about laughing. “Jackass Forever” put an ultimate twist on this humor. Jackass finally reunites after 12 years for another round of outrageous stunts. This being the “last” time we see this group on the big screen for one final hurrah, I can say this will be one laugh to remember. This movie surrounds Johnny Knoxville, Wee Man and the rest of the Jackass bunch to re-perform and execute new stunts that will have you re-thinking what you know about being pushed to the limits. Drinking milk until they vomit, slamming objects into
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Zach Holmes, Johnny Knoxville and Rachel Wolfson in "Jackass Forever." their genitals and kissing objects with strong forces of electricity is just a small glimpse of the excitement. This humor not only had me laughing, but had me squirming, gasping and jolting. This movie was a thrilling experience that
will have you feeling the same emotions as the cast. There was never a dull moment in “Jackass Forever.” This five-star, overwhelming roller coaster of emotion film is one that you just have to see for yourself.
A game that may be a bit old but really hits home for me is “Star Wars Jedi Academy.” This game sets you as a Jedi padawan in Luke Skywalker's new Jedi Temple on Yavin 4, and you soon find yourself with the rest of Jedi at war with remnants of the Empire led by a Sith cult. The game has you traveling across the galaxy fighting against the Sith and their huge armory of weapons. The game has a boundary pushing menace for fighting as a jedi against other force users. There are stages where you are fighting through hordes of storm troopers with your lightsaber. At times, this game makes you feel like a beast, while other times when facing Sith you need to be tactical. The game has a large variety of missions and worlds to explore that demand different play styles. The voice acting is bad, the characters feel decent but what really makes this game standout is roleplay of a Jedi knight that can fall to the dark or light. I give it a four out of five.
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Movies that will be turning 20 in the year 2022 MARY SEGALL Staff Writer Calling all movie fans! I bet you have seen at least a few of the movies on this list. According to wkml.com. there are several movies that will turn 20 this year from all different genres. How many of these have you seen? “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is a romantic comedy about a Greek family who believes their daughter will never marry and then she meets Ian. Toula dreams of having her own life away from her traditional Greek family. After meeting Ian, they begin a secret relationship until the cat is out of the bag. The only problem is that Ian is not Greek! Watch Toula and Ian as they plan their wedding. Will it be a happily ever after or will Ian run for the hills? “Ice Age” is set in the time of the Ice Age. There’s a woolly mammoth named
Manny, a sloth named Sid, and a sabertoothed tiger named Diego. After a baby gets separated from his family, it is up to the animals to help reunite the baby to its rightful family. Will the baby get reunited with his family or will the animals get too attached to give the baby back? In “Austin Powers in Gold Member,” Austin Powers strikes again. This time Dr. Evil has an item of precious value to Austin, his father. Dr. Evil has a plan to use a tractor beam to send a meteor to hit Earth and it is up to Austin to save the world and his father too! Joined by Foxy Cleopatra, will Austin save his father and the world in time? In “Sweet Home Alabama,” Melanie Carmichael is a country girl with big dreams as she is trying to make it in the big city of New York City as a fashion designer. She is dating Andrew Hennings, whose mother happens to be
the New York City mayor! After getting engaged, Andrew suggests he meet Melanie’s parents who are back living in Alabama. Melanie insists on going home herself after not visiting her family for seven years! What is she hiding, and will Melanie’s past become known before she walks down the aisle? “Scooby Doo” Mystery Inc is at it again. After solving their latest mystery Fred, Velma and Daphne get into a disagreement and decide to disband Mystery Inc. Shaggy and Scooby feel alone and abandoned. When a mystery arises at an amusement park the team gets invited to come and help. Who is the bad guy, a realtor with a deal gone wrong? Watch the gang in action again to save the day! How many of these did you know? Which one was your favorite? Enjoy these well-known movie classics of the last 20 years.
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Top 15 country songs trending MARY SEGALL Staff Writer NewCountrySongs. com brings us country music fans the latest and greatest in country music. I will share with you the top 15 trending songs to listen to, then give a list as to if I were making the list who and what order I would do. Read the list below for the list of now trending country songs, from all distinctive styles of country music. “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes “U Gurl” by Walker Hayes “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis “If I Didn’t Love You” by Jason Aldean “Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson “Sand in My Boots” Morgan Wallen “You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton “Chasing After You” by Ryan Hurd “Cold as You” by Luke Combs “Never Look Back” by Warren Zeiders “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes featuring Kesha “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton “Higher Education” by Michael Ray “Neon Moon” by Brooks and Dunn “One Mississippi” by Kane Brown
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The Grateful Dead-inspired band Earthmother performing at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Tuning into nature at Olbrich Gardens PAIGE ZEZULKA Managing Editor Underneath a canopy of tropical plants galore, Earthmother jammed out at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 4. As people walked into the Bolz Conservatory, the season changed from winter to summer. They could feel the warmth, smell the wildlife and hear the funky sounds of music surrounding them. As the lights gleamed against the tall plants and the dancing shoes, the band of three brought a dreary Wisconsin winter day to life. The Grateful Dead inspired band performed from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Anyone was welcome to the event and a variety of folks showed from elders to youngsters.
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Now this is my list of current or trending songs that I think should be the country top 15 trending list. I hope you enjoy them or consider listening to them, as these songs really speak to me on a personal level.
Visitors were asked to stand and had the choice to walk through the conservatory as the music played. For those who preferred to sit, there were a limited number of benches available. This location has become a magical venue in the city of Madison. It provides space for artists to perform in a unique area, as well as provides its attendees to listen to music surrounded by nature. This was one of many Olbrich Botanical Gardens Canopy Sessions that have been scheduled this year. Next on schedule is Charanga Agozá, performing on March 4. Tickets are sold online on the Olbrich Botanical Gardens website at a low cost of $8 per adult, $4 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under the age of 5.
environment is being so poorly treated and that money can buy out common sense. Human dignity should never be compromised for self-promotion and gossip on social media isn’t as important as factual news that affects our daily lives. The title “Don’t Look Up” came from a campaign in the movie put on by the ridiculous president (although Meryl Streep was great as always) who encouraged her listeners to tune out the message the scientists were saying and, essentially, bury their heads in the sand by not looking up to see the comet that was getting close enough to the earth to see with the naked eye. She wanted life to go on as normal and professed that if you ignore the comet, it doesn’t exist. As mentioned, this is a loaded message in a lot of ways so, interpret as you will. But let’s at least give it a look and thought before playing ostrich.
“Up” by Luke Bryan “Same Truck” by Scotty McCreery “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis “Drunk” by Ellie King and Miranda Lambert “Same Boat” by Zac Brown Band “I Dare You to Love” by Trisha Yearwood “Nobody” by Dylan Scott “Mercy” by Brett Young “Should Have Known Better” by Jesse James Decker “Only in a Small Town” by RaeLynn “Damn Strait” by Scotty McCreery “Lovin on you” by Luke Combs “Give Heaven some Hell” by HARDY “Tequila Little Time” by Jon Pardi “To Be Loved by You” Parker McCollum
‘The Magicians,’ a binge-worthy series GRANT NELSON Staff Writer A series that’s worth a bingewatch is the urban fantasy “The Magicians.” This series follows a group of emo, confused college kids with magic powers who are learning magic at an upstate magic Yale in New England. That is, when they’re not pregnant with demon babies and getting into weird love triangles with evil gods. The show and books have a great cast of flawed young adults that learn playing with powers often come at a great price. The main character, Quintin, is an autistic Dungeons and Dragons fan boy that enters into a world of real magic beyond anything
he ever dreamt. The show deals with several side plots and battles against evil gods and demons. The series thrives off fan service to other shows and films like “Harry Potter” and “Game of Thrones” so much that it makes fun of its own fan base. "The Magicians” is filled with dragons that live in the New York subway system, vampires, werewolves, talking rabbits that travel across the multiverse and cults of magic frat kids that seek to commune with Zeus. The show also takes worlds like “Lord of the Rings” and "Narnia” and destroys the sense of whimsy with these kids and their repressed and confused hormones. All empaths will love this world.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BRIANNA HENDRICKS
A freshman guard on the Madison College women’s basketball team, Brianna Hendricks has played in 25 games for the WolfPack this season and started 22. She averages 7.7 points a game and 4.7 rebounds a game. Hendricks was a two-sport athlete during her time as an athlete at Watertown High School, playing softball and basketball. She was two-time all-conference selection
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Jordan Boyn, a guard on the Madison College men’s basketball team has played in 22 games this season. Boyn has been on the team since 2019. He scored a season high of 13 points against UW-Sheboygan. Boyn was a three-time letter winner County Upper School in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom. As a sophomore, he was awarded Most Valuable Player, then Most Improved Player as a senior. He also played for the 2018 National Tournament Championship team. The son of son of Sharon and Chris Boyd is majoring in finance.
Ready for regionals WolfPack shows grit in rallying to a victory on sophomore night CLARION STAFF REPORT
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Madison College sophomore Malcolm Reed (11) goes between two College of DuPage defenders for a basket in his team’s 62-57 win on Feb. 10
A remarkable rally provided a memorable night for the Madison College men’s basketball team, as it came back from a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat the College of DuPage, 62-57, at home on Feb. 10. The game was sophomore night, a celebration of the efforts of five second-year players – Arrion Curothers, Malcolm Reed, Ma’Teo Holland, Jordan Boyd and Trevon Liggins. But if the halftime ceremony honoring them was somewhat muted by the WolfPack’s 31-17 deficit, the team’s second-half surge was something worth celebrating. Madison College’s rally started after DuPage extended its lead to 20 points with 15 minutes and 18 seconds left in the game. From that point on, Madison College outscored DuPage 39-14 to close the game. Freshman Keith Hoffman drilled a three-pointer with 41 seconds left to give the WolfPack at 57-55 lead, completing its frantic rally. Madison College then hit 5 of 6 free throws to close the game, while coming up big on the defensive end. DuPage was held to 0 for 3 shooting in the final seconds, including a huge blocked shot by Reed that prevented a game-tying basket with 31 seconds left. Hoffman led the WolfPack with 19 points and five rebounds. He hit twobig second half three-point baskets to help his team complete its rally. Curothers was the only other player to score in double figures, netting 12 points. Madison College is now 16-9 overall and 4-5 in conference play. The
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Madison College forward Keith Hoffman takes a jump shot during his team’s game against College of DuPage on Feb. 10. Hoffman scored 19 points in the game. NJCAA Region 4 Tournament begins play on Feb. 19, with the higher seeded teams serving as game hosts.
Madison College 69, Harper College 62
Visiting Madison College edged Harper College, 69-62, on Feb. 12 in a close game that saw the game tied six times and lead change three times. Only two players scored in double figures for the WolfPack. Liggins and Nik Feller both scored 11 points in the game, while Hoffman and » SEE
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Sophomore night win keeps hope alive for a late-season playoff push CLARION STAFF REPORT Madison College women’s basketball team closed its home season with a 65-58 win over the College of DuPage on Feb. 3, giving its sophomores and retiring coach Lois Heeren a victorious send off on sophomore night. Early in the game, it appeared that DuPage may be on its way to repeating its
11-point victory against the WolfPack earlier this season as DuPage took a 23-18 first quarter lead. But Madison College went on a 10-0 run and outscored DuPage, 16-6, in the second quarter to take a halftime lead, 34-29. Although DuPage regained the lead early in the third quarter, Madison College gradually fought back and gained
an 11-point lead with just four minutes left. Freshman Laurissa Pickel had 19 points to lead Madison College. It was her 10th double-digit scoring game of the season. Olivia Marron added 15 points, Taylor Ripp scored 13 points and Brianna Hendricks had 10 points. At halftime, the team rec» SEE
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Madison College’s Lauren Thole looks to pass the ball on Feb. 10 against College of DuPage.
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career-best 12 rebounds for her second double-double of the season. Marron added 11 points and Hendricks netted 11 to round out the team’s double-digit scorers.
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Harper College 56, Madison College 45
Despite staying within striking distance of Harper College all game,
Madison College was unable to pull off a win, losing 56-45 on Feb. 12. Pickel led the WolfPack with 14 points, while Ripp added 13 points and Marron had 10. Ripp led the team in rebounds with eight.
Rock Valley College 66, Madison College 54
Visiting Madison College fell short in its upset bid of No. 9 Rock Valley College, losing 66-54 on Feb. 8. The game was tied at halftime, 21-21, and the WolfPack trailed by just three points after the third quarter. But Rock Valley took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring Madison College, 24-15. Ripp scored 15 points and had a
A season-high three-game winning streak came to an end for Madison College in a 68-51 loss to Milwaukee Area Technical College on Feb. 3. Milwaukee took a double-digit lead in the first quarter, 24-13, and never let Madison College get any closer. Ripp scored 13 points to lead Madison College, while Marron added nine points.
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Rock Valley College 78, Madison College 51
Cold shooting was too much for Madison College to overcome in its 78-51 loss at Rock Valley College on Feb. 8. Madison College converted on just 29.5 percent of its shots in the game, including just 3 of 28 shots from behind the threepoint line. Rock Valley had no such problem, making 46 percent of its shots in the game. Hoffman had 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead Madison College. The only other players to score in double figures for the WolfPack were Curothers,
Visiting Madison College stayed close in the first half, but couldn’t keep up in the second half as it lost to Milwaukee Area Technical College, 99-78, on Feb. 3. Madison College set a new season high with 11 baskets from 3-point range during the game, including six by Hoffman, who led the team in scoring with 22 points. Liggins was perfect from the field, hitting all six of his shots including two 3-pointers to score 14 points. Curothers was the only other Madison College player in double figures, scoring 11 points.
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Madison College’s Cortez Telfered keeps his eyes on the defense as he drives across mid-court against College of DuPage.
at McHenry County College, 78-53 LOSS. at Elgin Community College, 68-66 WIN at home vs. Rockford University JV, 86-80 WIN at home vs. UW-Sheboygan, 89-55 WIN at Anoka Ramsey Tournament vs. St. Cloud Tech, 49-44 WIN at home vs. Carl Sandburg College, 81-76 OT LOSS vs. Rochester CTC, 78-61 LOSS at home vs. Western Technical College, 74-59 WIN at College of Lake County, 70-56 WIN at Prairie State College, 74-66 LOSS at home vs. UW-Richland, 84-81 WIN at home vs. Loras College JV, 77-67 WIN at Kishwaukee College, 87-65 WIN at Bay College Michigan, 82-76 OT WIN at Gogebic Community College, 62-51 WIN at Bryant & Stratton College, 73-70 WIN at home vs. Madison Mavericks, 3 p.m., exhibition at Milwaukee Area Technical College, 98-57 LOSS at home vs. Rock Valley College, 61-54 WIN at College of DuPage, 63-61 LOSS at home vs. Joliet Junior College, 95-77 LOSS vs. Harper College, 104-74 WIN at home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 99-78 LOSS at Rock Valley College, 78-51 LOSS at home vs. College of DuPage, 62-57 WIN at Harper College, 69-62 WIN at Joliet Junior College, 7 p.m. NJCAA Region 4 Tournament. NJCAA Region 4 Tournament. NJCAA Great Lakes District Championship.
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at McHenry County College, 88-48 LOSS at home vs. University of Dubuque JV, 44-42 LOSS at Anoka-Ramsey Tournament vs. St. Cloud Tech, 58-48 LOSS at Anoka-Ramsey Tournament vs. Anoka Ramsey, 80-57 LOSS at home vs. Carl Sandburg College, 59-49 LOSS vs. Rochester CTC, 98-38 LOSS at home vs. Western Technical College, 80-55 LOSS at College of Lake County, 59-49 LOSS at Prairie State College, 72-53 WIN at Elgin Community College, 64-57 WIN at home vs. Loras College JV, 74-59 LOSS at Kishwaukee College, 1 p.m. at Bay College, cancelled at Gogebic Community College, cancelled at Bryant and Stratton College, 130-41 LOSS at home vs. Waubonsee Community College, 100-59 LOSS at Milwaukee Area Technical College, rescheduled at home vs. Rock Valley College, 92-65 LOSS at College of DuPage, 78-67 LOSS at home vs. Joliet Junior College, 63-59 WIN at home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 72-61 WIN vs. Harper College, FORFEIT WIN at home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 68-61 LOSS at Rock Valley College, 66-54 LOSS at home vs. College of DuPage, 65-58 WIN at Harper College, 56-45 LOSS at Joliet Junior College, 5 p.m. NJCAA Region 4 Tournament. NJCAA Region 4 Tournament. NJCAA Great Lakes District Championship
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letters 70 Tip of a wing tip 71 Sexy ’70s fad ... and where the answers to starred clues might be found? 72 “__ Misérables”
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way 31 Brian of ambient music 32 Cold and rainy 35 Interacts well 37 One fond of smooching 39 Place to go in Gloucester 41 Bit of arm art 43 1981 cable debut 44 Pompadour need 46 Cared for a cat, say 47 How stock may be bought 48 Movie house
49 “The Big Chill” director 50 Maze word 51 Zoom meeting component 52 Lover 55 Blacksmith’s block 56 Lengthy assault 57 Where to find Katy and Austin 59 Part of a foot 61 Colony members 64 “Xanadu” rock gp. 65 Neighbor of N.Y. and Minn.
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Objective The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once.
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