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New Library Research Award created

Mark Leutkehoelter, Librarian November 14, 2023

Working on that research paper for your class? Hopefully, you’re finding the process of research rewarding in itself. Perhaps your main concern is just simply getting the paper done and getting a good...

Safety tips for winter weather

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer November 14, 2023

Public Safety would like to remind you that as the weather gets cooler and snow and ice once again become an issue, give yourself extra time to get to your location. Here are some other safety tips for...

A dance group performs at the Hmong New Year celebration held at Madison College in 2022.

Hmong New Year event to be held

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief November 14, 2023

Welcome the Hmong community of Wisconsin and learn what it means to be Hmong through their passions. Hosted by the Asian American Student Association (AASA), the Hmong New Year celebration takes place...

The Phi Theta Kappa honor society held its induction ceremony at the Truax Campus on Nov. 6.

Phi Theta Kappa holds induction ceremony

Clarion Staff Report November 14, 2023

Madison College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducted 124 new members during a ceremony in Mitby Theater on Nov. 9. In addition, the group recognized 13 instructors and staff members...

Alice in Dairyland Ashley Hagenow joins students and staff from the Bakery and Decorative Arts Program for a photograph. Pictured are, front row, from left: Maddie Wilson, Hailey Barrett, Meghan Reiche, Anabel Imhoff, Ashley Hagenow, Ashley Varholik, MC Mueller and Kaya Luo; back row, from left: Madeline Walstad, Evelyn Byrnes, Maddie Housley, Michele Mendez Tapia, Briana Jackson, Lela Vue, Jordan Keehn and Cheryl Weise.

Alice in Dairyland visits Madison College

Jennifer L. Bock, Madison College Baking & Decorative Arts Student November 14, 2023

The Madison College Baking Lab recently had a special visitor – the 76th Alice in Dairyland, Ashley Hagenow – who spent quality time with students in the Bakery and Decorative Arts Program. After serendipitously...

Clarion reporters Kai Brito, left, and Kodiak Koessl, center, interview State Rep. Dave Murphy on Assembly Bill 381 which covers an expansion of Wisconsin Grants and Financial Aid Modernization.

Wisconsin wants to modernize financial aid for college students

Kai Brito, Copy Editor October 17, 2023

Wisconsin legislators are proposing changes to Wisconsin’s financial aid processes that would expand eligibility to more students, thereby increasing affordability and accessibility to students. The...

Student Activities Board logo.

Student Activities Board plans referendum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief October 17, 2023

The Student Activities Board (SAB) has approved conducting a referendum asking students to vote on student fees to boost student programs, activities and campus events. This restructuring would mean that...

Samantha Moen is the associate manager of the Madison College Veterans Resource Services program.

Providing friendly support for veterans

Bradley Burt, Business Director October 17, 2023

On Nov. 11, each year, America honors veterans on Veterans Day. At Madison College, Veterans Resources Services (VRS) honors them each day by providing support for college readjustment success. Readjustment...

Public Safety reminds students to lock your bikes when using the racks on campus.

Use a bike lock to prevent theft

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer October 17, 2023

Riding your bike to school has many benefits, including exercise and saving money on gas.  Unfortunately, there has been a higher than usual number of bike thefts recently in the Madison area, and at...

What are open educational resources?

Rachel Becker, Librarian October 17, 2023

Textbook and learning material costs continue to rise for students across the world, along with rent and food. Madison College has a fantastic textbook rental program which allows students to borrow many...

Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, shown speaking at an Unlocking Pathways summit earlier this year, has announced his plans to retire in June 2024.

Madison College president announces plans to retire

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief October 5, 2023

After 11 years of stewardship, Madison College President Jack E. Daniels, III, has announced he will retire in June of 2024. The announcement was made at the Madison College District Board meeting on October...

Madison College student Amelia Roys shares her experience participating in high school sports as public testimony in opposition to Assembly Bill 377.

Madison College Students Protest Anti-Trans Legislation 

Kai Brito, Copy Editor October 5, 2023

 Two Madison College students testified at the Wisconsin State Capitol in defense of transgender rights to participate in sports at the K-12 and collegiate levels, as well as access gender-affirming medical...

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