Madison Area Technical College's parking proposal, an integral part of the school's long-term Facilities Master Plan, was recently not approved by the city. The proposal called for expanded parking at the Truax campus, with the lots to be located near the soccer fields across Anderson Street. "The main reason is to provide more parking for students," said Roger Price, Vice President of Infrastructure. Price continued by saying the additional parking would reduce the risk of flooding, as experienced in parts of the lots earlier this year. The new proposal would also improve safety for students. Currently the intersection of Hoffmann and Anderson streets is quite dangerous and making a left turn from Hoffmann street, especially during peak periods, is time-consuming and a hassle. Read more...
In a case that garnered national attention and shocked the Madison community, Tyrone Adair murdered two of his children and their mothers in December 2009. Before taking his own life, Adair, who had a history of domestic violence, killed 33-year old Tracy Judd, 23-month old Deja Adair, 25-year-old Amber Weigel and 2-year old Neveah Weigel-Adair. Tracy Judd was a student at Madison Area Technical College, and her sudden death came as a tragic shock to students and faculty. These murders highlight a growing trend in Wisconsin. Read more...
Signs of an abusive relationship • Engage in name-calling, insults, or continual criticism. Demonstrate a lack of trust and/or possessive behaviors, attempt to isolate the abused from friends and family, may monitor phone calls, texts, e-mail, or other forms of correspondence. • Push, slap, kick, choke, or commit other acts of violence. • Prevent the victim from leaving the home, calling police, paramedics or other forms of assistance. Read more...
Assistant women's basketball coach Mike Mayfield takes necessary steps to find success. He puts in long hours, works hard and surrounds himself with the right people. At first glance, it's a simple recipe for success. Once basketball season begins, Mayfield joked that he says goodbye to his wife until the season is over. It's easy to acknowledge when hard work and long days are needed, but it's another story to be able to go through and actually put in the work. Mayfield is one of those special people that finds a way to put in work beyond the typical eight-hour day, year in and year out. "Here our motto is you're only as good as the hard work you put in, and that is recruiting," said women's head basketball coach, Jessica Pelzel. Read more...
Melissa Ernst is a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III First Team All-American from the 2009 Madison Area Technical College volleyball team. She is the sixth volleyball player to earn All-American honors in school history. She was also an All-Region selection and an All-Tournament selection for the Region IV Tournament and the NJCAA Division III Tournament. Read more...
The Madison Area Technical College's dance team didn't miss a step in their return to the dance floor at the start of the second semester. Read more...
Returning home after a hard day's work or school is wonderful. Joy from hugging the kids and playing with the pets, accomplishment from doing work in the garden, comfort from putting on sweats and cozying up to the fireplace with a good book are feelings that everyone can relate to. In much the same way, going to a favorite restaurant can elicit similar feelings. This is one aspect that Daisy Café and Cupcakery, located at 2827 Atwood Ave., accomplished in their transition from concept to restaurant. Read more...
I miss holiday food already, and wonder why it is, that certain things only get cooked a few times a year? It's not as though they are overly difficult, and a good example is stuffing (technically dressing, if you don't put it in the bird). The prep work is simple, with only a few ingredients, and it can bake while you're making the rest of your dinner. Read more...
"Oh, that's why I can't find a signal." Standing in the library, you've realized that you're not going to make it to class on time. To turn around right now and give up on printing your paper is not an option, since it is due for the class you're going to be late to. Read more...
As a student of Madison Area Technical College I feel as though I have every right (as set out in the First and Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution on the United States) not to mention a civil duty to make people aware of one heinous disservice Madison College provides its students. Read more...
It's difficult for me to imagine life without higher education. It is not simply for the sake of some future career that I walk through the doors of Madison Area Technical College every day of the week. I am pursuing more here than the hope of a regular income, a suitable home and a tolerable, if not enjoyable, workday. Read more...
Remember your first day back in school? Grumbling and mumbling, you trudge back onto your respective campus not truly ready to be back after that extremely short break. Read more...
We all know what happened the last time the Super Bowl was held in Miami. The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17 and Peyton Manning was named MVP of the game. The end result of Super Bowl XLIV will be the same as the last time the Colts played in Miami for the title. Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison currently hold the record for most receptions (953) and touchdown receptions (112) between a quarterback and wide receiver. Harrison was released before the start of the 2009 season. Wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez was poised to fill the void left by Harrison, but he went down with a season ending knee injury in Week 1. Former Head Coach Tony Dungy retired at the end of last season, and yet Manning still put up one of his best seasons statistically. Read more...
The New Orleans Saints, and not the New Orleans Aints, are going to their first Super Bowl in franchise history. A franchise that is so used to losing has finally made it to the big game against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. The Saints ranked no lower than sixth in any offensive category and led the league in scoring putting up 31..9 points per game. We know Drew Brees and Marques Colston are going to get their stats, but an x-factor to watch for the Saints is Reggie Bush. Read more...
There is no blueprint for a Super Bowl Championship. Throughout the long history of the game, many different types of teams have won the Super Bowl. Some have been smash mouth, in-your-face teams with a dominating defense, and some have been Cinderella teams on a hot streak. This year's match-up features two teams that have radically different approaches and makeups. Read more...
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