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A student referendum will be held this spring to increase student fees to help with costs associated with the fitness center.

Maintenence, staff costs prompt fitness referendum

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

When the renovated and upgraded fitness center reopened last April it had doubled in size, boasting over 8,100 square feet. These improvements include adding new strength and cardio equipment, along with...

"Bad In Bed (A Fairy Tale)" will open on March 3 in the Bartell Theater.

New theater collaboration

Jordan Hake, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Madison College Performing Arts and Madison Theatre Guild are partnering to produce a one-of-a-kind romantic comedy “Bad in Bed (A Fairy Tale),” written by Karen Saari. This play takes place March...

Madison College students visit with the Dogs on Call pets earlier this school year. National Love Your Pet Day was Feb. 20, and reminds us of the positive aspects of pet ownership.

National Love Your Pet Day

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Do you have a pet? Nowadays it feels like everyone has a pet of some kind. Most people usually get cats and dogs, and some people have unique pets like raccoons or chameleons. No matter the case, the one...

The observation deck on the Ponce de Leon lighthouse offers stunning views of the inlet and the ocean.

The Ponce de Leon lighthouse is the largest in Florida

Krista Olson-Lehman, Social Media Editor February 28, 2023

With spring break coming up, people think of warmer locales. For many students who venture to Florida, thoughts of places like theme parks and Daytona Beach probably come to mind. Recently I visited Florida...

Madison College’s Keith Hoffman looks to pass the ball as a pair of South Suburban College defenders close in during a home game earlier this season.

WolfPack fall short in regional title bout

Clarion Staff Report February 28, 2023

A slow first half put Madison College down by more than double digits against rival College of DuPage in the NJCAA Division II Region 4 men’s basketball championship on Feb. 26. The early 13-point deficit...

Director Melissa Richardson leads a recent rehearsal of the Choral Collective at the Truax Campus.

Choral Collective helps lift voices at Madison College

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 15, 2023

On any Thursday evening, if you find yourself lingering near the Music Department, you will hear some enthusiastic singing from the practice room. Once called the Adult Show Choir, the Madison College...

Members of the Cultural Connect program visited an area ice arena to skate.

Helping international students make connections

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 15, 2023

Did you know Madison College's Center for International Education has a program that pairs U.S. students with International Students in a semester-long peer mentoring partnership? It's a chance to enrich...

Celebrating influential figures in Black history

Ebenezer Idowu, Jr., Staff Writer February 15, 2023

February is Black History Month, and as such, it is customary to commemorate influential Black historical figures. After all, history has traditionally been told through whitewashed lens. Many are pushing...

A visitor looks at paintings on display in the Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery.

Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery

Clarion Staff Report February 15, 2023

Madison College’s Black Women’s Affinity Group is hosting its second annual art show in honor of Dzigbodi Akyea, who worked at the college for 17 years and was a cherished member of the Academic Advising...

Madison College men’s basketball coach Jason Roscoe speaks to his team during a timeout during a recent game.

WolfPack men’s basketball coach inspires his athletes

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 15, 2023

Stepping into his first year as the WolfPack men's head basketball coach, Jason Roscoe knew he was entering into high expectations. He knew his new role was a calling, and his role wasn't necessarily...

Greg Wade, a Chicago-based artisan baker, works in the Madison College demonstration kitchen as host Kyle Cherek watches during the first Chef Series event of the semester held on Jan. 24 at the Truax Campus.

Chef series features baker

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

The first Chef Series event of the spring semester was held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, featuring Greg Wade, a Chicago-based artisan baker and the Managing Partner at Publican Quality Bread.   The event...

New Year's Resolutions

Are you sticking to your resolution?

Ebenezer Idowu, Jr. , Staff Writer February 1, 2023

Why don’t New Year’s resolutions work? Every year, people make them, hoping that this will be the miracle year when everything works out, when they will finally be more fit or financially savvy, get...

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