Playmates, Actors, and Murderers? Oh My! Notable MHS Alumni
Tori Pederson, Writer
January 30, 2013
Students at Madison High School know a good number of people who have left or graduated from the school, but most would be surprised to know how successful (or unsuccessful) the former students have been. Madison High School has some very notable alumni. From comedians, to quarterbacks, to a murderer,... Read more »
In Defense of ‘Gangster Squad’
Stevie LaFerriere, Sports Editor
January 29, 2013
As an admittedly biased sixteen-year-old with a well preserved appreciation for bloody beat downs and cops gone rogue, I feel compelled to stand up for what comes off as a delightfully unorthodox film: Gangster Squad. When you give a movie that title, you’re obviously not trying to appeal... Read more »
Good Memories Brew at Glyphs Coffeehouse
Becca Johnson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2013
The first Glyphs coffeehouse of the school year, held on Saturday, January 26th, was the perfect way to unwind after a painful week of midterms. Over seventy people crowded in the Madison Public Library Chase Room from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and witnessed a series of impressive musical performances and poetry... Read more »
Teaching to the Brain? No, to the Test
Maura Fennelly, Feature Editor
January 28, 2013
The definition of education is the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life (Dictionary.com). Now if someone were to ask a class of high school students if they... Read more »
Author Visit Wows Students: Martha Witt at MHS
Lainie Rowland, Co-Editor in Chief
January 18, 2013
Martha Witt, Assistant Professor of English at William Paterson University and author of the book Broken as Things Are and various short stories that have been published in national magazines and journals, has received acclaim and fellowships from prestigious organizations such as Entertainment Weekly... Read more »
Pass/Fail System According to Mr. Levine
Becca Johnson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2013
The Madison Dodger Online sat down with Head of Guidance, Mr. Levine, to better understand the pass/fail system at MHS, which affects a student’s academic GPA and class rank. Madison Dodger: What exactly is the pass/fail system? Mr. Levine: The pass/fail system is a grading system that affords... Read more »
Will Facebook Last?
Will Wraith, Reporter
January 18, 2013
When I first got a Facebook, I thought it was the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I spent hours of time scrolling down newsfeeds and messaging my friends. It was the coolest new trend. But, ever since the beginning of my sophomore year, I’ve seen my time spent on Facebook decrease tenfold.... Read more »
Manti Te’o's Dead Girlfriend, A Hoax?
Jane Collins, Junior Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2013
On September 12th, 2012, Manti Te’o went out and played in one of the first games of the Notre Dame football season. It was an incredible story of strength in the face of unbearable loss, just a day after he reported that his grandmother and girlfriend passed away. The Notre Dame linebacker, widely... Read more »
Controversial Cut Policy
Ethan Tannen, Writer
January 17, 2013
For some, the no cut policy at Madison is a good thing, ensuring a spot on a team in a sport you don’t necessarily excel at. It allows you to participate, stay active, stay social, and experience what it means to be part of a team. But for some players, the no cut policy only makes the experience worse. Many... Read more »
Technology Finds its Place: Sports
Ethan Tannen, Writer
January 17, 2013
The affect of technology on athletes’ “on-field” capabilities has been the subject of controversy recently. We saw banned shoes in the NBA, the concept of “challenging” calls via rewinding film in the MLB, and new football helmets so strong that they tackle injuries. With all the buzz of technology’s... Read more »