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A week to learn about challenges to free speech

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian September 14, 2022

Banned Books Week is being observed Sept. 18-24, and perhaps more than ever the topic of banned books deserves a couple minutes of consideration. This column isn’t meant as a polemic against book banning,...

Flags decorated Lussier Plaza outside the Health Education Building on the Madison College Truax Campus in recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Honoring those who serve others

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor September 14, 2022

Twenty-one years ago, all of our lives changed forever. While many of Madison College's students weren't born, most people alive on Sept. 11 clearly remember that day. We remember where we were and when...

Students who need transportation to campus can obtain a Madison Metro bus pass from the Student Life Office at the Traux Campus or the Goodman South Campus.

Many parking and commuter options are available at Madison College

Lillian Coppelman, Editor In Chief September 14, 2022

Now that the fall semester has started, many incoming students at Madison College will need to get their vehicles registered or other commuter options settled. There are some general dos and don’ts for...

The active shooter training Public Safety gives draws from the run, hide, fight model created by the FBI. Key points include: Have an escape route in mind. Don't worry about belongings. Keep hands visible near law enforcement. Avoid windows. Barracade doors. Silence phones. Fight only if your life is in imminent danger.

Public Safety provides training to prepare for possible threats

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor Emeritus August 29, 2022

The Gun Violence Archive reports that 2022 has seen 407 mass shootings so far this year. Wisconsin is no stranger to the violence.   The Madison area nearly missed a tragedy earlier this year when...

Keeping each other safe as COVID-19 still persists

Iman Alrashid, Copy Editor August 29, 2022

When the COVID-19 lockdowns began in early 2020, most people took it seriously and worked together to protect lives. People worldwide have confronted changes due to the pandemic. Some have discovered bright...

Joining FamilyU to help parents

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor August 29, 2022

One out of every five undergraduate students at colleges across the nation are parents, according to the Generation Hope website. But students who are parents are 10 times less likely to graduate than...

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Clarion wins 13 awards in WNA contest

Clarion Staff Report August 29, 2022

A total of 13 awards were presented to The Clarion and its staff members on June 24 as the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s 2021 Better Collegiate Newspaper Contest winners were announced.  The...

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Library, tutoring change to meet student needs

Julie Gores, Dean of Libraries and Academic Support Services August 29, 2022

Twenty-nineteen (2019) is so yesterday! The world has transformed since then because of the pandemic, social justice awareness, increased knowledge of technologies and a chaotic political world.  All...

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Public Safety: Helpful Information to keep students safe

Sgt. Taylor Weckerly, Public Safety Officer August 29, 2022

Welcome to Madison College. During the school year, Public Safety will publish an article in the Clarion informing the college community of recent events and notable calls that Public Safety has responded...

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Help keeping your balance

Paige Zezulka, Copy Editor August 29, 2022

The recent expansion of Madison College’s mental wellness offerings will benefit student’s health, safety and academic progress.   Within the past 20 years, mental health concerns have gradually...

Students study in the open space outside the Intercultural Exchange

Favorite spots to study

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor August 29, 2022

School is starting up again here soon, the anxiety will be there for everyone whether you are a returning student or new to the school. A good habit to get into is taking a bit of time to explore campus,...

Students visit with the “Dogs on Call” pets on April 25 in the Gateway of the main Truax Campus building.

Dogs on Call help students relieve end-of-year tension

Mary SeGall, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

On Monday, April 25, Madison College welcomed a few returning friends that the student body always enjoy seeing: Bailey, Loki, Joy and Jesse. Everyone greeted the visitors so warmly and it was such a nice,...

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