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Clinton Boone working his route on Independence Avenue in Madison on Nov. 7, 20204.

New buses are electrifying

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief November 12, 2024

Last September, on an unusually warm and sunny day for the season, the Metro Transit system launched its long-awaited new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, where city representatives were treated to an open...

Solar panels are fixed on top of the main Truax Campus building. Soon solar panels will be added to the Protective Services Building.

Protective Services Building to go solar

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Madison College’s Protective Services Building will be given new solar panels and battery storage system. The new system joins...

Madison College representatives hold Employee Town Hall to address the presidential search

Madison College representatives hold Employee Town Hall to address the presidential search

Kelly Feng and Sara Bernabe November 12, 2024

On Nov. 7, Madison College representatives held an Employee Town Hall to provide information and answer questions regarding the decision to start over with the college’s presidential search. The decision...

Scarlet Martino (left) and Andrea Renteria (right) showing off the Santa's Wishlist tree in Traux Student Life

Donate to Santa’s Wishlist

Sara Bernabe, Managing Editor November 12, 2024

Santa’s Wishlist has been a staple of Madison College and the generosity of its community. Every year, staff and students come together to support local families and ensure every child has a happy holiday.  “It’s...

Voters went to polls to make their voices heard

Sara Bernabe, Managing Editor November 12, 2024

After much anticipation, Election Day is finally here, leaving most of us to spend a considerable portion of our day in our polling place. Despite the cold weather, the rain and whatever else stood in...

College libraries offer research project award

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian November 12, 2024

“When you engage in research, you build valuable critical skills that serve you in other areas of your daily life. You learn to ask probing and thoughtful questions, gather, and interpret data, read...

Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Madison College student Nevaeh Jackson-Winters, at the Obama Walz campaign rally, Oct. 22.

Madison College student speaks at Obama and Walz campaign rally 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief October 22, 2024

Madison College student Nevaeh Jackson-Winters was among a packed audience who came to see former President Barack Obama and Democratic Vice-President nominee Tim Walz host a rally in Madison on Tuesday...

Bridgit Bowden, left, Special Projects Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio, and Sara Bernabe, center, managing editor of The Clarion and Lorenzo Alves De Souza, center, Madison College student.

America Amplified at Madison College

Kristine Gallagher, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

A person would be hard-pressed to not know that an election is around the corner in the United States. Debates on television, billboards and yard signs are out in full force. It’s easy to feel lost among...

Your vote, your voice election logo

Find your polling location, see what’s on your ballot and find voter registration updates

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief October 22, 2024

In-person voting is on Monday, Nov. 5. Make sure you can find your polling location, know what is on your ballot and find registration information for in-person voting. Madison College has made the voting...

Madison College Executive Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Tim Casper

District Board decides to restart president search

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief October 22, 2024

Last week, the Madison College District Board of Trustees decided to restart the search process for the college’s next president. The decision was prompted by Carlos Cortez's withdrawal from the presidential...

How celebrity endorsements can impact an election

Katy Smith, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

The 2024 Presidential election is fast approaching, and celebrities continue to endorse their wanted candidates in the hope of influencing the polls. The celebrities using their voices to endorse candidates...

College offers guidance for political speech on campus

Kodiak Koessl, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

Earlier this semester, Madison College faculty and staff received guidance from the college on appropriate political speech and behavior in the educational setting. Provost Dr. Beth Giles and Executive...

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