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The Clarion

Rabecca Schwarz’s love of video began in fourth grade when a teacher used YouTube to upload homework.

Channeling her voice

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief February 12, 2025

At an age when most of her friends were going to the mall, Rabecca “Becca” Schwarz was at home, building her YouTube channel. According to youtube.com, 97% of YouTube channels fail, mostly because...

Truax Gallery visitors enjoy the “SOULful Joy” art exhibit prior to its opening celebration that was held on Feb. 6. The exhibit honors long-time advisor Dzigbodi Akyea.

‘SOULful Joy” exhibit on display in Truax Gallery through Feb. 28

Eli Schmidt, Arts Editor February 12, 2025

Madison College celebrated the opening of the fourth annual Dzigbodi Akyea art exhibit on Feb. 6 with an event hosted by the SOUL Affinity Group and the Division of College Culture and Climate. The theme...

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway speaks at a meeting of the Madison College Democrats Club.

City’s mayor encourages students to get involved

Paige Shapiro, News Editor February 12, 2025

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of the city of Madison, spoke to Madison College students, to emphasize the importance of voter registration and local government involvement in our communities. Speaking from...

Madison College men’s basketball player Ryen Jones dunks the ball during his team’s 80-63 win over Harper College on Jan. 28. The WolfPack is now ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II poll and an 18-4 overall record.

Rebuilding a program

Kinsey Kessel, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

After a challenging 9-18 season last year, men's basketball head coach Jason Roscoe was tasked with rebuilding the program. With only one returning player, the journey ahead promised to be an uphill battle. It...

Students work on a mural outside the blocked off Student Services area that is under construction through August 2025.

Remodeling project starts

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 21, 2025

Upon arriving at the Truax Camps this semester, you will notice that construction walls have popped up in the Gateway and D Block area, indicating that the college remodeling project is underway. Madison...

Madison College student Iman Alrashid and her family fled Syria in 2012, seeking refuge from the dangers there.

Student reflects on hardship but promise in Syria

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 21, 2025

As texts go, it was plain and simple. Just three words. “Assad is gone.” Last December, Iman Alsharid, a Madison College alum, received that text from her husband, Chadi Alhaj Kadour. It was about...

Participants line up for a re-enactment event organized by The Woodlands in the fall. A historical fencing club is being organized at Madison College by Joan Keizer. Photo by Jack Liska-Verdu.

Student hopes to start Historical Fencing Club

Eli Schmidt, Arts Editor January 21, 2025

There is a new club coming to Madison College this spring semester. It is an art, science, sport and dance. It is a historical fencing reenactment club, drawing from skills across many disciplines. Practice...

Madison College’s Amir Ford, center, soars to the basket in a 79-72 loss against Ellsworth Community College on Jan. 4. Photo by Hunter Radke.

Rebounding from tough loss

Clarion Staff Report January 21, 2025

Just into the second half of the season, the Madison College men’s basketball team boasts an impressive 13-3 record and has been ranked as high as 16th in the NJCAA Division II poll. Included in the...

Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, shown in his office, is retiring after 11 years at the college.

Career of helping students

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief December 4, 2024

Stroll into the Truax campus any day of the week, and you will spot President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, moving around. He frequently talks with students in the hallways, chats with the bookstore cashier,...

Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes speaks to high school Black Student Union members while they work on an activity during the National BSU Conference at Madison College on Nov. 22, 2024.

National BSU Conference hosted by the Madison College chapter

August Bengry, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

There is a laughing group of professionals moving through the halls of the first floor at Madison College’s Truax Campus. Adults and teenagers, friends and strangers, guests and speakers hailing from...

A visitor enjoys the artwork on display as part of the Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance art show in the Truax Gallery. The opening celebration was held on Nov. 14.

‘Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance ‘

Eli Schmidt, Arts Editor December 4, 2024

The Madison College Gallery show entitled “Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance” held a reception on Nov. 14 displaying the vibrant cultures of the 12 Tribal Nations of Wisconsin. The art exhibit...

Jevon Campbell (1) scores off a jump shot during his team's victory over Blackhawk on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Fast start for ranked WolfPack

Clarion Staff Report December 4, 2024

After a 51-point victory over UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, the Madison College men’s basketball team heads into December with a 7-1 record and riding a six-game winning streak. The early season success...

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