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Students who attended the PTK Induction Ceremony gather for a photograph.

Phi Theta Kappa induction held

Clarion staff report November 23, 2021

More than 100 students were inducted as new members in Madison College’s Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society during a ceremony in Mitby Theater on Nov. 11.  Students are...

Christopher Kolakwoski of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs was one of the speakers at Madison College's Veterans Day event.

Veterans Day at Madison College

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief November 23, 2021

A Veteran Day event at Madison College on Nov. 11 honored all veterans and recognized the impact that the United States military has had on different communities.   The Madison College Native American...

First Student Senate Town Hall hosted at Truax

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief November 23, 2021

Although some Student Senate forums have been held in the past at Madison College, the event held on Nov. 8 was the first official town hall.  The main focus of the town hall was equity and inclusion....

Find help during the holiday crunch time

Rachel Carroll, Librarian November 23, 2021

Thanksgiving is here, which means that ready or not, we’re almost at the end of the semester. Final papers and projects are coming fast, and these last few weeks can be overwhelming. Luckily, the library...

Public Safety officers remove people trespassing on campus

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer November 23, 2021

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community.  Here are some of the more notable incidents from the past couple weeks.  On...

Student designers shared their creation during the "Embrace Fashion Show" held at the Truax Campus on Nov. 22.

Embrace Fashion show once again in person

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief November 23, 2021

Everyone being included is the main concept throughout Embrace. The theme of this year’s inclusive fashion show is “Embrace Identity.”   “My goal is always everybody, every day, all day....

Ghaida Edris helps Deb Moreno, right, try on a hijab during an event in the Intercultural Exchange on Nov. 18.

‘A Day in Her Hijab’ brings together different cultures

Iman Alrashid, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

United Common Ground brought different cultures together again with a unique, fun event called “A Day In Her Hijab.”  Students from different countries, cultures and religions were working...

Matt Glowacki speaking at “Nurture Your Nature” event held at Madison College Truax Campus.

‘Nurture Your Nature’ with Matt Glowacki

Iman Alrashid, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

During Disability Awareness Week on Wednesday, Oct. 20, Madison College invited Matt Glowacki to help the audience understand who they are, why they are, and what they want to be. "Your real identity...

Students attend the Pet Therapy event with Joy, an English yellow lab, at the Madison College Truax campus.

Pet Therapy event on campus offers chance for stress relief

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief November 10, 2021

November can be a stressful time for all students. The weather starts getting colder, major holidays and finals are right around the corner, not to mention the stress of the pandemic. In order to combat...

Ivan Becerril Gutierrez, the Clarion’s Design Director wearing his infamous loading hat.

Traditional to digital: The story of an artist’s dream

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor November 10, 2021

Give him a pencil, a piece of paper or even recycled garbage, and watch him create something out of nothing. That is exactly what Ivan Becerril, a Madison College student, has been doing his whole life:...

Kelli Kahl works the face painting booth at the Phi Theta Kappa event, “Spooktacular,” at Madison College’s Truax Campus.

Family Spooktacular returns as an outdoor in-person event

Stuart Pate, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

Once again, this year kids and their parents were able to enjoy in person games and candy thanks to Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Last year the Family Spooktacular was a simple drive-thru event because of COVID-19...

‘Deej’ documentary shown during Disability Awareness Month at Madison College

Morgan Engles, News Editor November 10, 2021

October was Disability Awareness Month at Madison College, and in its honor Disability Resource Services hosted three viewings of the documentary “Deej.” Disability Awareness Month is Madison College’s...

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