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On-going vandalism in the fall resulted in the temporary closing of a student work space.

Incidents of vandalism at Truax cause concern

Kylie Phillips, Assistant Editor January 17, 2024

Incidents of vandalism have impacted areas of the Madison College Truax building, raising concerns among custodial staff, facilities teams and faculty members. Areas in the Truax Building face ongoing...

Commencement Speaker Emily Dolan speaks to the Class of Fall 2023 graduates.

Commencement speaker Emily Dolan reflects on her path to graduation  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 17, 2024

On Dec. 18, Madison College graduates turned their tassels during the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony at the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum.   Graduate Emily Dolan was the student speaker...

Spanish 1 and Spanish 4 classes used virtual reality equipment along with ImmerseMe software to practice speaking Spanish in a different context.

Spanish language learners use virtual reality for immersion

Tessara Clark, News Editor December 5, 2023

During the fall semester, Professor Carolina Bailey’s Spanish 1 and Spanish 4 classes used virtual reality to practice in-class vocabulary with a new perspective.   This semester was the first...

Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief December 5, 2023

Between Nov. 13 and 19, Madison College students logged into their email and cast their ballot for the Student Activity Board (SAB) referendum.   With support from the student community, the referendum...

Student Life Director Renee Alfano, right, was presented with an honorary Phi Theta Kappa membership during the honor society’s induction ceremony in November. She is pictured with PTK officers Morgan Witthun and Barbara Bahr.

Director of Student Life retires after 15 years

Kelly Feng and Paige Shapiro December 5, 2023

After 15 years as Director of Student Life, Renee Alfano is retiring at the end of this semester.   Alfano came to Madison College, the first time she led at a two-year college, having always served...

Student research is making an impact

Tessara Clark, News Editor December 5, 2023

Over the past semester, eight Madison College students have been working with faculty on research as part of the STEM center undergraduate research program. This semester-long program is designed to give...

Reading choices in the bleak midwinter

Matt Coan, Librarian December 5, 2023

If you’re a winter sports’ enthusiast, you likely don’t mind the colder temperatures. As a librarian, you might imagine I’m somewhat “indoorsy,” and you wouldn’t be entirely wrong.  One...

Stay aware with WolfPack Alerts

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer December 5, 2023

Public Safety would like to remind you to sign up for WolfPack Alerts. In the event of a campus emergency or weather closure, this is the main way we communicate information to the campus community. ...

Madison College student Jade Baker takes a ride this past fall.

Riding the open roads

Kai Brito, Copy Editor December 5, 2023

 From as early as April and as late as October, students and community members alike can sign up for a motorcycle safety Basic Motorcycle Rider Course at Madison College. The course is co-taught by...

Fashion marketing program director Betty Hurd speaks to the audience at the Embrace Fashion Show on Nov. 29.

Embracing innovation and fashion

Lexy Ware, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

The seventh annual Embrace Fashion Show was a look at the fashions presented by Madison College’s fashion marketing students. This year’s theme was innovative future. Students strutted down the...

Sammy Moreno spent the summer researching liver and pancreatic cancers.

Unraveling the mystery of dangerous organ cancers

Zephyr Heggeland, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of medical research and the pursuit of understanding complex diseases, students like Sammy Moreno stand out. Moreno spent last summer exploring the intricate realm of liver and...

Clarion staff members Maddie Thorman, Kelly Feng, Kai Brito and Hannah Powell show the awards they received at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention in Atlanta.

The Clarion and Yahara Journal earn national recognition

Clarion Staff Report November 14, 2023

The Clarion and the Yahara Journal received a total of nine awards at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention in Atlanta from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. Two of them were Associated...

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