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Madison College student Joan Keizer crafts armor that gets put to the test in Historical European Martial Arts events.

Forging a living manuscript

Kai Brito, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Not every college student can say that they own a set of self-forged plate armor, but Joan Keizer can shoulder that honor. Over the summer, about once a month on Saturday mornings, she dons her metal suit...

‘Splatoon 3’ offers new content and welcome changes

Craig McKinley, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

Among the abundant quirkiness the “Splatoon” franchise is known for lies gameplay that’s hard to find anywhere outside the series. Its newest game “Splatoon 3” was released recently. Even though...

Madison College's Truax Campus sits nearly empty after an early dismissal on a day in January due to extreme wind chills.

Real-life ‘Frozen’ not much fun

Andrew Kicmol & Katie Paape, Editor in Chief & News Editor February 5, 2019

It’s been an unusual winter so far, with a warmer December and then a record setting freeze in late January. You may have noticed but the building has had some trouble staying open in the first two weeks. Madison...

Reggie Kellum (right) practices sword fighting with Jeff Skubal (left) for the upcoming performance of Romeo and Juliet.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ performers learn stage combat

Josh Zytkiewicz, Photographer March 5, 2015

Madison College students rehearse the finer points of sword fighting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Pictured actors Reggie Kellum and Carver Campos spar off, preparing for their roles as Prince...

Grant Berggren and Randa Viets were featured in the Madison College Performing Arts production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown."

Madison College Performing Arts pulls double duty

Clarion staff report March 26, 2014

Putting on one production at a time is tough enough, but Madison College Performing Arts really out did itself this spring by putting on a family musical and a play at the same time this past March. For...

Campus Fun Day

Campus Fun Day let students be kids again

Ellie Dahlquist, Outreach Coordinator September 24, 2013

With so many activities, from so many different clubs and organizations to choose from, there’s no way a student could leave empty-handed and without new contacts. Campus Fun Day was held at DTEC on...

Be my Valentine?

Be my Valentine?

February 6, 2013

Students passed Valentine's Day messages to fellow students, friends and family for WinterFest at Truax's Student Lounge.

Christmas on the rocks

Christmas on the rocks

Evan Kingstad, Staff Writer December 4, 2012

“What do we want, Santas?” “Beer!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” This was the battle cry of a legion of hammered Clauses on Dec. 1 at Santacon 2012. No, it is not the Santa...

Pretty Lights show

‘Pretty Lights’ captivates Madison audience

Ellie Dahlquist, Opinion Editor December 4, 2012

Pretty Lights is the vision of Derek Vincent Smith. He’s created a massive stage production that sets the scene for a full-on dance party. It’s a spectacular light show, complete with a 3D LED cityscape...

Celebrating 100 Years!

George Treviranus, Editor in chief November 13, 2012

The college celebrated its 100-year anniversary on Oct. 26, with a few shows from Fusion-Science Theatre and a demonstration of a variety of learning activities from the college. Funds raised from the...

Election over, now is the time to move forward

Editorial Board November 13, 2012

The robo-calls have stopped, yard signs are being taken down and real commercials are back on T.V. President Barack Obama was re-elected for another four year term. The election may or may not have turned...

President Obama speaks to a crowd of over 30,000 on Bascom Hill at UW-Madison.

Barack Obama visits UW campus on Bascom Hill

Lauren Sutter, Staff Writer October 9, 2012

President Barack Obama’s campaign stop to Madison brought in roughly 30,000 people to hear him speak on UW-Madison’s Bascom Hill. The crowd was a mixture of students and local residents. Obama did...

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