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The new college president, Dr. Jennifer Berne, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 31.
Berne tells of her journey from faculty member to provost
Dr. Tim Casper, Madison College’s interim president and a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on April 2.
Casper shares his experience, vision during student forum
Dr. Dawn Crim, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 24.
Crim shares what makes her a good fit for Madison College
Dr. Charles W. Lepper, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 27.
Lepper tells students about his educational journey
Social media and body image
Social media and body image
Suada Murseli and her family pose for a photo in front of the Big Ben Clock tower in the UK.
The toll of being a stay-at-home student mom
Image generated by Balaji "Abi" Abishek using ChatGPT 4o image generator.
AI vision model changing how machines see
Confessions of a binge-watcher
Confessions of a binge-watcher
A sinister toy monkey returns to the family he haunted long ago in “The Monkey.” (Neon/TNS)
‘The Monkey’ shows some toys should never be played with
The HAWS mascot poses at one of the many booths raising money for charity.
Furries raise money for HAWS charity at annual convention
“Punch-Drunk Love” is an example of autism portrayal in a movie.
Portrayals of autism in film can be outdated
1989 Indiana Jones game continues to hold up well
Rylee Rogers rounds first base after a hit against South Suburban College during a game at home on March 28.
WolfPack softball is off to a strong start this season
Madison College women’s basketball coach Angel Whetstone speaks to her team during a game this past season. The WolfPack showed strong improvement in Whetstone’s second year at the helm.
Team shows solid improvement in Whetstone’s second season
Madison College’s Chris Calico (10) hits a ground ball, allowing teammate James Duncan (22) to score another run against Bryant & Stratton on April 1.
Madison College baseball is ranked No. 13
Madison College’s George Whaley IV gets fouled by a College of DuPage player during the WolfPack’s 77-69 loss at home on Feb. 11.
WolfPack falls in Region 4 tournament semifinals
Student Success Awards
Student Success Awards
Shared Governance Listening Session
Shared Governance Listening Session
Celebrate Hmong American Day
Celebrate Hmong American Day
Newly inducted Phi Theta Kappa members and chapter officers gather for a photograph at the Truax Campus after the April 10 induction ceremony.
PTK induction held on April 10
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
A youth group performs at the annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Dec. 7 at the Truax Campus.
Hmong New Year Celebration
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Kodiak Koessl presents the Top 5 Stories from the Clarion video.
Top 5 stories from the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of The Clarion
Vet Tech adopt a pet poster
Mascotas del Programa de Veterinaria listas para ser adoptadas
A new rapid transit bus for Madison Metro.
Las líneas del autobús ‘Rapid Transit’ ya están en funcionamiento
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The Clarion
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The new college president, Dr. Jennifer Berne, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 31.
Dr. Tim Casper, Madison College’s interim president and a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on April 2.
Dr. Dawn Crim, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 24.
Dr. Charles W. Lepper, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 27.
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Arts & Culture
A sinister toy monkey returns to the family he haunted long ago in “The Monkey.” (Neon/TNS)
The HAWS mascot poses at one of the many booths raising money for charity.
“Punch-Drunk Love” is an example of autism portrayal in a movie.
Students perform at the United Common Ground’s 16th annual Global Showcase held in Room D1630 at the Truax Campus.
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WolfPack baseball photos
Clarion photo editor Hunter Radke shares his photos from the April 1 Madison College baseball games.
Opinion
Social media and body image
Social media and body image
Angela Colvin, Contributor • April 8, 2025

In the summer of 2020, at 43, I was pregnant with my second child. I had a toolbox of experiences from my previous pregnancy, preparing to be...

Suada Murseli and her family pose for a photo in front of the Big Ben Clock tower in the UK.
The toll of being a stay-at-home student mom
April 8, 2025
Image generated by Balaji "Abi" Abishek using ChatGPT 4o image generator.
AI vision model changing how machines see
April 8, 2025
Confessions of a binge-watcher
Confessions of a binge-watcher
April 8, 2025
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WolfPack softball photos
Clarion photo editor Hunter Radke shares photos from the Madison College softball games on March 28.
Sports
Rylee Rogers rounds first base after a hit against South Suburban College during a game at home on March 28.
WolfPack softball is off to a strong start this season
Clarion Staff Report • April 8, 2025

Although they’re not ranked nationally at this point, the Madison College softball team has been tearing through the competition lately. The...

Madison College women’s basketball coach Angel Whetstone speaks to her team during a game this past season. The WolfPack showed strong improvement in Whetstone’s second year at the helm.
Team shows solid improvement in Whetstone’s second season
April 8, 2025
Madison College’s Chris Calico (10) hits a ground ball, allowing teammate James Duncan (22) to score another run against Bryant & Stratton on April 1.
Madison College baseball is ranked No. 13
April 8, 2025
Madison College’s George Whaley IV gets fouled by a College of DuPage player during the WolfPack’s 77-69 loss at home on Feb. 11.
WolfPack falls in Region 4 tournament semifinals
March 4, 2025
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Public Service Announcement
Adam Reed, a video producer with The Clarion and an eight-year Marine Corps Veteran, created this PSA about resources available to help veterans struggling with mental health.
Multimedia
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
March 4, 2025
A youth group performs at the annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Dec. 7 at the Truax Campus.
Hmong New Year Celebration
January 21, 2025
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
November 20, 2024
Kodiak Koessl presents the Top 5 Stories from the Clarion video.
Top 5 stories from the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of The Clarion
October 29, 2024
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Student Success Awards
Student Success Awards
Provided to The Clarion • April 28, 2025

Madison College’s annual Student Success Awards Program was held on Tuesday, April 22, at the Truax Campus. The event recognized student leaders,...

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