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Student Senate now accepting applications
Students work on a construction project during the 2024 alternative spring break trip.
Helping to build houses during spring break
Video journalist Brad Horn, left, answers questions from moderators instructor L. David Hansen, center, and creative arts intern Olivia Petersen during a Writer’s Life Lecture Series event on Feb. 25.
Writer’s Life Series event looks at approaches to video storytelling
Student Rishab Kotte works in the STEM Center’s 3D Printing Lab at the Truax Campus. Kotte led efforts to create a fruit and vegetable garden at his local elementary school as part of his Eagle Scout service initiative this past fall.
STEM Academy student leads the ‘Growing Hope Garden’ project
Ready to enjoy spring break
Ready to enjoy spring break
Oscars still not inclusive enough
Oscars still not inclusive enough
Hand-picked press pool not good for democracy
AI hyperscaling: Racing toward the peak
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
Bad Bunny performs during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 14, 2023. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Bad Bunny behind the camera
Adrien Brody stars in "The Brutalist." (A24/TNS)
‘The Brutalist’ combines the best of filmmaking
Olivia Holt, left, and Mason Gooding in "Heart Eyes." (Christopher Moss/Sony Pictures/TNS)
Romance and horror are a killer combination
Madison College’s George Whaley IV gets fouled by a College of DuPage player during the WolfPack’s 77-69 loss at home on Feb. 11.
WolfPack falls in Region 4 tournament semifinals
Keelyn Zwirschitz bringing the ball up court during a game on Feb. 15.
WolfPack women’s basketball team enjoys a season of improvement
Brothers Ceegan Rauls, left, and Cullen Rauls have spent the past season sharing the court for the Madison College’s men’s basketball team.
Family fun on the court
Keelyn Zwirschitz (10) drives toward the hoop against Joliet Junior College on Feb. 4. The WolfPack posted a 60-52 victory.
WolfPack women’s basketball falls to 9-13 after pair of losses
Madison College president finalists selected
Madison College president finalists selected
Trep Time Workshop
Trep Time Workshop
Volunteer Fair at Goodman South Campus
Volunteer Fair at Goodman South Campus
Madison College Wins PTK Regional Awards
Madison College Wins PTK Regional Awards
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
A youth group performs at the annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Dec. 7 at the Truax Campus.
Hmong New Year Celebration
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Kodiak Koessl presents the Top 5 Stories from the Clarion video.
Top 5 stories from the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of The Clarion
Vet Tech adopt a pet poster
Mascotas del Programa de Veterinaria listas para ser adoptadas
A new rapid transit bus for Madison Metro.
Las líneas del autobús ‘Rapid Transit’ ya están en funcionamiento
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Pump prices and inflation give students the shake down

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor • August 29, 2022

Inflation is defined by Oxford Languages as “a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.” It is a vital term used everyday within the world of economics.   Covid-19...

Minions ruled the summer

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor • August 29, 2022

“Minions: The Rise of Gru,” is a sequel to “Minions,” a spin-off based on “Despicable Me.” With a series that has expanded as far as “Despicable Me” has, it is pretty common to see studios...

Madison College volleyball coach Mallory Stone watches her team compete on Aug. 24 in Redsten Gymnasium.

Mallory Stone ready to lead the ‘Pack

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor Emeritus • August 26, 2022

Madison College’s volleyball team is a program with a tradition of success. Since 2018, the program fielded four NJCAA All-Americans. More than 10 players got NJCAA or N4C athletic honors…with many...

Ousmane Nikiema, center, and Ben Wiest, right, hand out awards at the annual Celebration of Student Success held on April 20 in Room D1630 at the Truax Campus.

Celebration of Student Success

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief • May 3, 2022

Celebrating some of the good work at Madison College was the goal of the Student Success Awards Program. The annual event was held both in person and virtually this year. Over 90 students were nominated...

Nicki Stapleton runs the Little Free Pantry on Prairie Road in Madison.

Little free pantries feed communities nationwide

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor • May 3, 2022

When Nicki Stapleton set out a cardboard box on her front lawn two years ago, she had no idea she was starting a grassroots campaign. The box was filled with canned and boxed food, and leftover donations...

Response to refugee crisis needs to improve

Stuart Pate, News Editor • May 3, 2022

Ukrainian refuges are proving themselves to be models of bravery and perseverance. So, why isn’t the United States doing more to help them? Since February, Poland has taken in nearly 3 million refugees....

Penny from Menominee and a student at Madison College, join her mother (middle) and father (right) for a photo at the Madison College Powwow.

Return of the Powwow at Madison College

T. Horne, Staff Writer • May 3, 2022

Madison College’s annual powwow was finally able to return. This comes after some time away due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was put on by a couple different student organizations, including the Office...

Gunnar Doyle (19) takes a cut at a pitch during a recent home game for the Madison College baseball team.

A milestone win for WolfPack baseball coach

Clarion Staff Report • May 3, 2022

As the season heads into its final weeks, Madison College remains one of the top-ranked teams in the NJCAA Division II. In fact, prior to a series of three close losses in the last week of April, the...

A student participates in the Warner Park clean up sponsored by the Volunteer Center, TRiO and RISE programs at Madison College. The event was held on Friday, April 15.

Campus groups lead effort to help clean up Warner Park

Stuart Pate, News Editor • April 19, 2022

On a windy April 15, a volunteer group of Madison College students gathered to clean up Warner Park. Guided by Mercedes Hernandez-Natera, the coordinator of the event in association with the Volunteer...

Madison Mavericks owner Roy Boone watches his team warm up before a recent game at Madison College

City’s first semi-pro basketball team has links to WolfPack

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief • April 19, 2022

Semi-professional basketball is now in Madison. The Madison Mavericks are in their second season, playing in the North Central division of the Official Basketball Association. There are over 50 teams in...

Disposable cups

Reducing your environmental impact takes more than new cups

Lillian Coppelman , Staff Writer • April 19, 2022

Plastic pollution has been a huge problem since the late 60’s, and since then, it has grown at exponential rates. Multimillion dollar companies are the most to blame for this problem, as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo...

‘Marry Me’ a unique romance film that’s worth watching

Mary SeGall , Staff Writer • April 19, 2022

Usually boy meets girl, girl is not interested, boy embarrasses himself to try and get the girl’s attention and after a fight or two, he ends up getting the girl in the end, right? Pretty typical for...

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