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Members of the cast rehearse a scene from “She Kills Monsters.” The show being put on by Madison College Performing Arts opens on Friday, Oct. 28, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 6, at Mitby Theater.

‘She Kills Monsters’

Special to The Clarion October 27, 2022

Madison College Performing Arts presents Qui Nguyen’s “She Kills Monsters,” at the Mitby Theatre, Oct. 28-Nov. 6. Playwright Qui Nguyen (kwee gwen) is most recently known as the writer behind Disney’s...

The newly installed Progress Flag is at the end of State Street near the Capitol Square in Madison.

Pride in the Center

T Clearwater, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

I am always so glad to live downtown by the Wisconsin State Capitol, and I do for many purposes. One of my more recent pleasant discoveries was when I was leaving the downtown library to go home. My path...

Unexpected feminism in horror film ‘Barbarian’

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor October 27, 2022

“Barbarian” was the scariest movie I’ve ever watched in my life. When I left the theater, my knees were weak. I could barely walk, and I almost threw up. My friends were in similar states. And yet,...

Madison College midfielder Taylor Peterson fights for control of the ball against Joliet Junior College on Oct. 12.

Women’s soccer regional champions

Chase DeMasi, Sports Editor October 26, 2022

The Madison College women’s soccer team defeated Harper College, 5-0, in the NJCAA Region 4 Tournament Final at home on Oct. 22. It was a strong offensive showing considering the WolfPack had been held...

The Madison College Peer Health Educators gave out breast cancer screening kits on Oct. 5 in the Madison College Health Building to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast Cancer is genderless

Michelle Meyer, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among female born people (after skin cancer). According to Cancer.gov, 12.9% of female born U.S. citizens will develop breast cancer sometime during their lives....

Staff members talk to students about the new student website.

Changes are coming to the college’s student website

Bryce Dailey, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

The updated Madison College website is set to launch Oct. 26, with student accessibility and ease of use a top priority in the redesign. Students.madisoncollege.edu (which differs from madisoncollege.edu,...

Your Vote Matters, Your Vote Your Voice

Voting is a right and a privilege

Iman Alrashid, Copy Editor October 14, 2022

Growing up in Syria under an oppressive regime made me appreciate the rights I have here in the U.S. One of these rights is voting. Knowing that I could vote and that my vote counted made me feel that...

Clothes hang on racks at the Upshift Swap Shop in downtown Madison.

A walk through 5 local thrifts

Bryce Dailey, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

From the penny-pinching elderly to college students shivering at the thought of rent and tuition payments, shopping second-hand is essential to anyone on a tight budget. And for the love of all things...

Madison College sophomore Lexi Kulow, left, fires a shot between two College of DuPage defenders during their match at home on Oct. 8.

WolfPack women’s soccer wins conference title again

October 14, 2022

A 2-1 win over Harper College on Oct. 5 assured Madison College of its sixth-straight North Central Community College Conference title. Madison College has won the conference title every season since...

Artist Rae Senarighi talks about his show, “Transcend,” which was on display throughout September in the Truax Campus Art Galley. Senarighi participated in an “Artist Talks” presentation on Thursday, Sept. 17.

‘Transcend’ gallery exhibit

Bryce Dailey, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Artist Rae Senarighi’s portrait paintings were displayed in the Truax Gallery this month, spotlighting transgender subjects and a vibrant color palette.  Each portrait makes use of hues spanning...

Campus Fun Day get out the vote effort

All-in effort to encourage student voter engagement

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor September 29, 2022

Many can relate to the fall season — the changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and cozy campfires. Madison College has added another hallmark to autumn —increasing voter awareness.   As the student...

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Censorship divides us

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor September 29, 2022

Banned Book Week was celebrated Sept. 18-24 this year. This is the 40th year, as the celebration started in 1982.  It was created in response to a “sudden surge in the number of challenges to books...

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