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Student Senate now accepting applications
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
Illustration created by Balaji "Abi" Abishek using Gemini
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
Feedback sought on Navigate app
Feedback sought on Navigate app
Foundation scholarship application open
Foundation scholarship application open
‘Be You Boutique’ set for April 12
‘Be You Boutique’ set for April 12
Student Market on March 26
Student Market on March 26
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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Flu still the bigger threat

Flu still the bigger threat

Britni Petitt & Mandy Scheuer, Photo Editor & Office Manager • February 5, 2020

A new virus has made its global debut and as a result, people wonder if they should be concerned. According to Dr. Ryan Westergaard, chief medical officer at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services,...

More to health than physical well being

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor • February 5, 2020

Physical education in schools must teach more than just standards of physical wellness, but mental wellness, too. I find a lot of students dread gym courses, especially in grade school. I think this...

Senate advisor Ellie Rome, left, and Dr. Howard Spearman, Vice President of Student Affairs, accept an award on behalf of Madison College from the All In Campus Democraty Challenge.

Efforts to increase student voting rates earn recognition for college

Chris Bird, News Editor • February 5, 2020

Madison College received an award for student voter participation from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge at their award ceremony in Washington D.C. on Nov. 12. Madison College was given the Best In...

Luis Armacanqui(middle right) and his dance partner Audra (middle left) walk through the cha-cha-cha with the rest of the class.

Latin dance sessions

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor • February 5, 2020

It’s Thursday night. It’s almost the end of the week, and you’ve had a long day at work. You feel like a night out on the town is much needed, but there aren’t many places that cater to the Thursday...

Edgar Kunz reads from his book “Tap Out” in the Intercultural Exchange at the Truax Campus, Room C1430. The event was sponsored by the Yahara Journal.

Edgar Kunz presents his story to Madison College

Paige Zezulka, Staff Writer • February 5, 2020

Edgar Kunz, a poet known for his 2019 book of poems, Tap Out, shared his story to Madison College on Thursday, Jan. 30. The Intercultural Exchange Room C1430 was filled with an audience of students and...

Madison College’s STEM Center is adding a robotic farming machine called FarmBot, that works on raised garden beds.

FarmBot arrives at Madison College

Paige Zezulka, Staff Writer • January 22, 2020

The FarmBot, a robotic farming machine that plants, waters and weeds crops, will be arriving at Madison College at the end of January. Students and staff of the STEM Center have been getting prepared for...

Resolve not to give up

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor • January 22, 2020

Oh man, I know we have all been there before. “This new year, I’m going to work out every morning! Like, for real this time!” You start out ecstatic for this new change, a new, improved ‘you’...

The UW-Madison Arboretum offers volunteer opportunities for those interested in seeing what working with plants in an outdoor setting is like.

Arboretum offers multiple volunteer opportunities

Britton Downing, Contributor • January 22, 2020

Susan Carpenter is the UW-Madison Arboretum’s native plant gardener and is in charge of coordinating volunteer opportunities in the gardens. This is no small task. The University of Wisconsin–Madison...

I do not want a ‘dream job,’ just a real job

Britton Downing, Contributor • January 22, 2020

I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who is a millennial. He had asked what my career goals were, and we were soon talking education, life goals, and pathways. At a certain point in the...

Journalism instructor Larry Hansen visits with students about the planned study abroad trip to Kenya at a promotional table in the Truax Cafeteria in December.

Journalism students will study in Kenya

Emily Merlin, Social Media Editor • January 22, 2020

Being able to travel is a luxury not everyone can afford. Thankfully, Madison Area Technical College has made it easy and fairly affordable to study abroad. Madison College allows you to travel the globe...

he upcoming Truax Campus fitness center remodel will require the closure of the campus pool.

Fitness center expansion will require removal of pool

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus • December 12, 2019

Madison College fitness center will be going through a remodel. Just like the rest of the college did, the fitness center will be updated and turned into a whole new modern example for the 21st century. One...

“When They See Us” documentary a powerful look at racial injustice

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor • December 12, 2019

“When They See Us” is a truly heart tugging, 4-part series that I think everyone should watch. To give a light summary, a young white woman is brutally assaulted one night in Central Park. Five random,...

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