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The Grateful Dead-inspired band Earthmother performs at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

Tuning into nature at Olbrich Gardens

Paige Zezulka, Managing Editor February 15, 2022

Underneath a canopy of tropical plants galore, Earthmother jammed out at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Feb. 4.  As people walked into the Bolz Conservatory, the season changed from winter to summer....

Madison College’s Arrion Curothers brings the ball upcourt against College of DuPage on Feb. 10.

WolfPack basketball ready for regionals

Clarion Staff Report February 15, 2022

A remarkable rally provided a memorable night for the Madison College men’s basketball team, as it came back from a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat the College of DuPage, 62-57, at home on Feb....

“Honoring the Black Woman” will run from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28 at Truax.

‘Honoring the Black Woman’

Stuart Pate, News Editor February 1, 2022

The Black Women’s Affinity Group (BWAG) is presenting an art exhibit "Honoring the Black Woman,” as well as a departed friend and colleague, Dzigbodi Akyea. The exhibit runs from Feb. 1 through Feb....

The first floor of the fitness center will be filled with free weights.

Fitness center opening after spring break

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

After many months of construction, the renovated fitness center will soon be open. It is planned that the facility will be open for use after spring break. While the exact date isn’t set in stone, it...

Virtual classroom illustration

Our View: Evolving thoughts on learning platforms

Sherra Owino, Copy Editor February 1, 2022

There isn’t much debate that each person has their own way of learning. The mentality of “one size fits all” just doesn’t work when it comes to acquiring knowledge. A common conversation involves...

‘Harry Potter’ still a generational classic after 20 years

Mary SeGall, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

The adventure all began when the first Harry Potter movie was released in theatres on Nov. 14, 2001. Every kid growing up in the early 2000s who instantly recognizes the instrumental theme song “Hedwig’s...

Keith Hoffman shoots a jump shot in his team's victory over Rock Valley College.

WolfPack men’s basketball drops 3 of its last 4 games

Clarion Staff Report February 1, 2022

Even their best shooting performance of the season wasn’t enough for the Madison College men’s basketball team to overcome No. 12 Joliet on Jan. 27.  Madison College fell to Joliet, 95-77,...

Gabe Krebs and instructor Tom Wozniak train for competition in Madison College lab.

Training for WorldSkills 2022

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief January 18, 2022

For the third time in history, the U.S. will be competing on the world stage against elite trade experts of Heavy Vehicle Maintenance at WorldSkills. From Oct. 12-17, Gabe Krebs will be representing the...

Students cut fabric to make blankets to donate to Project Linus during a Volunteer Center activity during winter break.

Helping out Project Linus

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief January 18, 2022

Blankets provide more than just warmth; they can provide a sense of comfort and security. To spread some of that comfort into the community, the Volunteer Center hosted blanket making for Project Linus...

Celebrate your New Year's Resolution

New Years Resolutions, are they worth it?

Mary SeGall, Staff Writer January 18, 2022

Over the course of history every year on New Year’s Eve, millions of people across the globe make resolutions to make the coming year better than the last! Some make resolutions to be more productive...

The “Black Garlic Burger” was made from a recipe in “Bob’s Burgers Burger Book,” inspired by the TV series.

Burger inspired by TV series is worth trying

Stuart Pate, News Editor January 18, 2022

The actual name of this burger is the “Bet it all on Black Garlic Burger” and is taken from the “Bob’s Burgers Burger Book,” inspired by the series, “Bob’s Burgers.” In episode five of...

Madison College guard Telin Porter (5) brings the ball up court during a recent home game. The WolfPack men’s basketball team has won six straight games as it prepares for the start of conference play.

Win streak reaches 6 games for the WolfPack

Clarion Staff Report January 18, 2022

The Madison College men’s basketball team returned from its holiday break in the same way it entered it – by winning three straight games. Prior to the holiday break, Madison College posted victories...

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