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Student Senate now accepting applications

Lynette LeGarde, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

The Student Senate is now accepting applications for the Spring Senate Elections. Students who are enrolled in 6 degree-credits at Madison College with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher can run for president,...

Helping to build houses during spring break

Lynette LeGarde, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

The Volunteer Center is working with Habitat for Humanity on a project for the Alternative Spring Break Trip set for March 17-21, 2025. They have ten slots available for Madison Area Technical College...

Writer’s Life Series event looks at approaches to video storytelling

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • March 4, 2025

Last week’s Writer’s Life Lecture Series featured Washington Post and Reuters News Service video journalist Brad Horn, where he discussed the challenges of video journalism and gave tips on how to...

STEM Academy student leads the ‘Growing Hope Garden’ project

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • March 4, 2025

Labor Day is a holiday that most Americans appreciate only after realizing it gives them a three-day weekend come September. But for STEM Academy student Rishab Kotte, this holiday involves more than a...

Community support from Dane Street Outreach Services

Camille Jackson, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Are you or someone you know sleeping in their car? Do you need help finding housing? Do you need medical support? Help with clothing, shoes or food? Check out Dane County Street Outreach Services. Dane...

College presidential search plans forums for end of March

Clarion Staff Report • March 4, 2025

With Dr. Jack Daniels retirement and Dr. Timothy Casper serving as interim president, Donald D. Dantzler, Jr., the Madison College Board of Trustees chair, recently shared an update on the presidential...

National Library Week at Madison College

James Castrillo, Librarian • March 4, 2025

As we celebrate National Library Week, let us take a moment to appreciate the history behind this annual event. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association, National Library Week is a time...

How to reach out for assistance on campus

Lucas Adler, Public Safety Deputy Director • March 4, 2025

Do you know phone numbers to call in an emergency?  How about if you spill your coffee?  Need to meet with a counselor?  Below are some handy phone numbers to write down or keep in your phone. Police,...

Challenges pushed Ziggy Odogun to build a non-profit foundation

Megan Binkley, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Everyone knows the feeling of being hit by one of life’s curveballs. Sudden loss and unexpected challenges are often destabilizing and overwhelming. Yet for innovator, speaker and ex-professional footballer...

Horror movies a long-time passion for Madison College instructor

Alex White, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Most people can remember being sick at home as a kid watching a movie marathon on television. Madison College Professor John Opel first fell in love with movies in 1972 while battling swine flu. “It’s...

Stars shine bright on and off the stage

Mack Biester, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

Though the spotlight burns brightest upon the stage — the actors who fill us with awe and move us to tears — there are just as many stars behind the scenes who empower them. Such is the case with Madison...

Channeling her voice

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • February 12, 2025

At an age when most of her friends were going to the mall, Rabecca “Becca” Schwarz was at home, building her YouTube channel. According to youtube.com, 97% of YouTube channels fail, mostly because...