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U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Amy Loyd, Under Secretary James Kvaal and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten speaking at the Unlocking Pathways Summit hosted at Madison College earlier this month.

Unlocking pathways to higher education

Kai Brito, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

Last week officials from the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Commerce, and Jobs for the Future came to the Madison College Truax Campus for an education, industry and workforce development...

Impact of affirmative action ruling

Claire Liddicoat, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

Within the hallowed halls of justice, where words carry the weight of a nation’s conscience, the United States Supreme Court has once again cut to the core of a contentious and consequential issue that...

The Bella Nock Circus Extreme Variety Show is a feast for the eyes, with stunning costumes and visual effects.

A breathtaking spectacle

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

Bello Nock is a name synonymous with the circus. He is known as the "World's Greatest Daredevil" and has been performing in the circus for over 30 years. Nock's circus shows are not your average performance,...

Madison College middle blocker Courtney Gorum (9) waits for the serve during a match on Aug. 23 in Redsten Gymnasium.

From coach to player

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief August 28, 2023

It started at a volleyball camp in the summer of 2022. It was an athletic skills camp where kids learned the ins and outs of volleyball and worked with experienced players. Courtney Gorum and Mallory Stone,...

The Clarion is starting an electronic newsletter this semester.

Our digital-first approach

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief August 16, 2023

A lot happens within the Madison College community. The Clarion wants you to know about it quickly, so we're launching an electronic newsletter.  According to Pew Research, more than eight in ten...

Hello, my name is "not that"

What’s in a deadname for transgender students?

Kai Brito, Contributor May 2, 2023

Theodore Ouriel Shulman is a high-achieving student at Madison College. He has earned Dean’s List honors, is enrolled in the Honors Program and currently serves as the Vice President-Elect of Public...

Members of the Executive Leadership Team celebrate being named Outstanding Student Organization of the Year. (Clarion Staff Photo)

Event was a celebration of the success of students

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor May 2, 2023

The Student Success Awards Program celebrates the outstanding achievements of many of our students at Madison College. The annual event was on Thursday, April 27. Over 90 students were nominated in the...

A red-winged blackbird rests on a branch in a marshy area in Warner Park.

Why is Earth Day important?

Tessara Clark, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 annually to promote environmental protection and advocacy since 1970. Each year, over a billion people help improve the natural environment by planting trees,...

‘This Is Why’ succeeds but only partially

Paul Becker, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Paramore recently released their sixth studio album on Feb. 10, and it certainly speaks to the band’s future 20 years in. Hayley Williams’ potent choppy and velvety vocals are joined by previous bandmates...

Madison College’s Evan Iwinski gets hit by a pitch during his team’s game against Carl Sandburg College on April 21.

WolfPack baseball hoping to finish strong

Clarion Staff Report May 2, 2023

The Madison College baseball team takes a 31-9 overall record and a No. 6 national ranking into the final week before tournament play begins. Despite a few recent stumbles, the WolfPack remains in position...

Hannah Fleming, left, and Katrina Willis help preside over the Delta Alpha Pi international honor society induction ceremony. (Jackson Crossen / Clarion)

Delta Alpha Pi empowers students with disabilities

Iman Alrashid, Copy Editor April 19, 2023

Delta Alpha Pi international honor society (DAPi) is a prestigious program that is committed to acknowledging and empowering the outstanding academic achievements, leadership abilities and advocacy endeavors...

Chef series host Kyle Cherek poses with Zoë François following the event. (Tessa Morhart / Clarion)

Zoë François bakes at Madison College

Clarion Staff Report April 19, 2023

Madison College hosted expert baker and best-selling author Zoë François on April 6 for its second Chef Series event of the semester. The event featured a demonstration, an interview and question and...

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