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“The increased costs may steer students away, but it is a gamble Madonna has to take in order to raise some more money,” said Nathaniel Theobald, a nursing student at MU. “Being a private school, I believe that Madonna is always going to have an issue with creating revenue.”
With plans to take office in the beginning of July, Michael Grandillo is looking forward to beginning his time here at Madonna.
“I believe Franciscan values and the excellence and relevancy of our academic programs make us distinctive in the higher education marketplace. Raising this academic presence will be an early goal. "We will listen and learn so we can lead. Sister Rose Marie and the Felician Sisters have passed on to me a place that is flourishing, both academically and spiritually." 
A night of dining, entertainment, and presentations will take place on Thursday, April 23.
Student volunteers will get the chance to meet and greet the donors that have made their experience at MU possible. Monique DeGrandis and Ryan Williams reflect on their time at MU and look forward to volunteering at the event. 
Darious Thomas, a student in the Bridging Lost Gaps program at Madonna, goes above and beyond to ensure the youth at Gompers Elementary-Middle School receive their education.
Madonna University’s Real Talk Radio station has expanded tremendously. With the hottest topics, most current events, and most relevant music, Real Talk Radio has become the most listened to radio station at Madonna.
Madonna students will be able to register for fall and winter courses at the same time starting this spring.
Madonna’s career fair allowed students to meet with employers to network, handout resumes, and potentially get jobs. Luckily, for all parties involved, this year proved to be a success.
“I believe that hard work leads to many opportunities and without someone who is driven to put in the work, those opportunities are lost.
Any person that wants to be a part of this club has to be driven and want to put in the work necessary to help build this club’s reputation and open new doors to success,” said club president, Nicholi LaRocca Six students vied for the coveted title of Ultimate Crusader. The winners: Eriq Anderson and Nancy Boyd.
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The SEFI for Winter Semester is now available for students to complete in My Portal.
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students can now recycle plastic and cardboard on campus.
Six receptacles have been placed in the Academic Building, four in the Franciscan Center, one in DiPonio and one in Maertens. “I can’t stress this enough, becoming a more conscious consumer means having fewer items to recycle overall,” said Chris Benson, member of the Sustainability Council. 
Join Madonna University families and friends in saluting the class of 2015 at Commencement on Sunday, May 10.
The ceremony is a week later due to scheduling issues at Compuware Arena. The Food Recovery Network is a national organization that unites students from across the country to fight food waste and hunger in the U.S.
Darious Thomas, Broadcast and Cinema Arts major, went to Chicago for a gospel rap performance over Spring Break.
The Madonna Herald presents Triumph, a publication that highlights Madonna University students and their achievements. The publication spotlights students who have excelled as athletes, alumni, and community servants.
Visit our flip book at: http://madonnaujournalism.flipsnackedu.com/browse/fui4kg4s 
For most college students, finances are a very important aspect of attending college since most students borrow money that they will eventually have to pay back.
In April, Madonna University will help students learn about managing their money in a new, stylish way. TRIO provides a wide range of workers in support of students both personally and academically.
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Diversions
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A Del Taco has recently opened on Middlebelt road and its food tastes fantastic.
In addition to tacos and burritos, the restaurant also serves hamburgers and french fries. The restaurant is south of I-96 on Middlebelt, about 5 miles from campus. |
There are not many places around Madonna where you are able to get Chinese food; but the China Inn located at 5 mile and Newburgh is not a bad option.
An aging rocker decides to change the course of his life after receiving an undelivered letter from the late John Lennon.
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Sports
“Not getting a win my freshman year drove me in the off season to get better.
However, I'm still fairly unproven in my career. I have put together a couple of good games but I still have a long road ahead of me.”
However, I'm still fairly unproven in my career. I have put together a couple of good games but I still have a long road ahead of me.”
“As a team, I want to see us treat every game like an
elimination game. Every single game counts when you are trying to win the
league, a conference tournament championship, and make it to Regionals. We have
to play with that sense of urgency and treat every game like it’s the most
important one in making it into the post season,” said senior Karleigh Creighton.
Travis Schuba, former Crusader basketball player, has just
signed a professional contract to play for the Washington Generals.
“Being a professional athlete is a dream come true! I’ve wanted play professionally since I was a little kid and to be living out that dream is crazy for me,” said Schuba.
“Being a professional athlete is a dream come true! I’ve wanted play professionally since I was a little kid and to be living out that dream is crazy for me,” said Schuba.
The Women’s golf season is shaping up to be another great one. The team has shown a lot of potential, and continues to improve. The season will officially begin when the team travels for spring break at the end of February.
The first tournament will be held March 8-10 in Kentucky. |
The Crusaders men’s team is looking to begin the new season
with confidence. Led by seniors Drew Mossoian and Nick Corbeil, they will work
for success in the conference.
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Opinion
We have many things to stress about as college students, but setting time aside to relax can be extremely beneficial.
Madonna students need to have better, healthier choices in the vending machines.
Not everybody wants to have ice cream and chips as a snack.
Not everybody wants to have ice cream and chips as a snack.
Madonna University students struggle to find an entranceway not exposed to cigarette smoke.
Rules regarding smoking on campus are few and far between.
Rules regarding smoking on campus are few and far between.
New this semester, the weight room and gym are both closed to all students and staff at all times.