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Karis Paulson (12) and Mackenna Schultz (1) celebrate together after a run scored.

Building a strong foundation

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief April 3, 2024

The Madison College softball team can be proud of its accomplishments this season. Since beginning in February, it has notched an overall record of 12-3 and a .800 winning percentage.   Head coach...

WolfPack Techies student volunteers Chee Yeng Thao, left, and Logan Reich work on a laptop circuit board.

WolfPack Techies provide technology repair service

Balaji “Abi” Abishek, Tech Writer March 5, 2024

Imagine a place that offers professional-grade hardware and software repairs for all your personal devices — from laptops, to tablets, to smartphones and desktop PCs. Now, imagine that the service is...

Logan Bossinger (left) and Nathan Komplin (right) work on a car during their class in the Auto Tech Program.

Automotive Technician program seeks vehicles for students to service

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief March 5, 2024

The Automotive Technician program depends on customer work to educate students in automotive service and repair. Currently, the program is looking for vehicles that: Don’t start. Have a rough...

“The Meeting” cast members join director Denzel Taylor, second from right, for a photo during a rehearsal.

A beautiful drama and missed opportunity all in one

Kylie Phillips, Assistant Editor March 5, 2024

Originally published in 1987, "The Meeting" is a one act play written by Jeff Stetson. On Feb. 10, it was brought to life at Madison College's Mitby Theater by the Nobleman Theater Troupe and UW-Madison...

Madison College catcher Mackenna Schultz frames a pitch as the umpire considers his call during a game against Milwaukee Area Technical College on Feb. 27.

Early start to season

Clarion Staff Report March 5, 2024

The Madison College softball and baseball teams took advantage of the warm weather this past month by getting a few games in before their spring break trips. It is rare to get to play outdoor games in...

Black Student Union President Annette Crowder, left, and Secretary Zawadi Ozulamoi host a hybrid meeting from the Intercultural Exchange.

BSU president drawn to helping others

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief February 13, 2024

Millions of U.S. adults have some college credit but never complete their degree. The path back to school a second time is much harder to hike. There are roadblocks where one often finds themselves retreading...

Artist Monica Mims discusses her mixed media artwork, “Happening,” that is part of the “Restoring the Black Woman” art exhibit on display in the Truax Campus Gallery.

‘Restoring the Black Woman’

Kai Brito, Copy Editor February 13, 2024

The Madison College Black Women’s Affinity Group (BWAG) is hosting the third Annual Dzigbodi Akyea Art Exhibit, titled “Restoring the Black Women” in honor of Black History Month. The exhibit opened...

Showing the value of literacy

Showing the value of literacy

Michelle Meyer, Graphic Designer February 13, 2024

If you could not read in fourth grade, you are not alone. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), in 2022, only 32% of fourth graders were reading at a NAEP Proficient level. The...

A resting tiger is one of many predatory animals depicted in artist Federico Uribe's show on display in the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

Miami-based artist Federico Uribe shares his ‘Metamorphosis’

Paul Becker, Arts Editor February 13, 2024

Because there was a wedding in the foyer of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art – there were roses in water on set-up tables – I could not access the exhibit I went there for, something about visualizing...

Madison College baseball coach Mike Davenport directs a batter during a game against Carl Sandburg College during the 2023 season. (Jim Garvey / Madison College Athletics)

Coach Davenport will assist with all-star team this summer

Taylor Kaufmann, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

Madison College baseball coach Mike Davenport has been asked to serve as an assistant coach for the NJCAA Baseball All-Star Team when it competes in the Netherlands this summer. Coach Davenport received...

Talen Marshall, left, as Malcolm X and William Toney as Martin Luther King, Jr., in the play, "The Meeting," to be presented at Madison College on Feb. 10.

Inside ‘The Meeting’

Kylie Phillips, Assistant Editor February 9, 2024

"The Meeting" is a moving and thoughtful play written by Jeff Stetson, about a fictionalized encounter between two iconic Civil Rights Movement figures, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The play...

On-going vandalism in the fall resulted in the temporary closing of a student work space.

Incidents of vandalism at Truax cause concern

Kylie Phillips, Assistant Editor January 17, 2024

Incidents of vandalism have impacted areas of the Madison College Truax building, raising concerns among custodial staff, facilities teams and faculty members. Areas in the Truax Building face ongoing...

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