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Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
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.
Therapy Dogs coming to Madison College
Construction work continues on the Bartillon Homeless Shelter on Nov. 6, 2024.
City hosts information session about men’s shelter near campus
Clinton Boone working his route on Independence Avenue in Madison on Nov. 7, 20204.
New buses are electrifying
Helping veterans in crisis
Helping veterans in crisis
Banning books is a form of censorship
Banning books is a form of censorship
A sign outside a polling place in Madison, Wisconsin, welcomes voters.
Helpful poll workers made election day smooth
The Internet Archive’s hack and recovery
The Yahara Journal is holding a Fall Semester Writing and Artwork Contest through Dec. 6. First place in poetry, prose and artwork wins $50. Email entries to YaharaJournal@madisoncollege.edu.
Yahara Journal seeking submissions
The sunken garden at Olbrich Botanical Gardens is teaming with life. Located at 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, Olbrich Botanical Gardens spans 16 acres.
Olbrich showcases the beauty of nature
Def Leppard live at Target field this past summer.
Def Leppard shaped the landscape of rock music
‘Pearl’ is a vibrant and violent origin story
Madison College’s Emma Carpenter (left) and Amber Horn attempt to block a spike from a Bryant & Stratton College player during their NJCAA Region 4 Division II playoff game at Redsten Gymnasium on Nov. 6. The WolfPack won, 3-0.
WolfPack volleyball falls in Region 4 semifinals
Two Madison College soccer players console each other on the field after a heart-wrenching overtime loss in the NJCAA Region 4 Tournament.
Overtime loss ends season for WolfPack men’s soccer team
Madison College's Maddie Cadd from Milton defends the ball from her opponent during a match earlier this season.
Women’s soccer falls to defending champions
WolfPack men’s basketball upsets Waubonsee
WolfPack men’s basketball upsets Waubonsee
A visitor enjoys the artwork on display as part of the Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance art show in the Truax Gallery. The opening celebration was held on Nov. 14.
‘Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance ‘
Student Life Leadership Certificate Logo.
Student Life Leadership Certificate
The Yahara Journal is holding a Fall Semester Writing and Artwork Contest through Dec. 6. First place in poetry, prose and artwork wins $50. Email entries to YaharaJournal@madisoncollege.edu.
Yahara Journal seeking submissions
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Top 5 stories from the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of The Clarion
Top 5 stories from the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of The Clarion
The Madison College volleyball team celebrates sophomore night on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
Madison College volleyball sophomore night photos
Top 5 Stories from the Sept. 25, 2024, issue
Top 5 Stories from the Sept. 25, 2024, issue
Una pantalla fuera del área de Vet Tech en el campus de Truax muestra las mascotas actualmente en adopción.
Mascotas del Programa de Veterinaria listas para ser adoptadas
Uno de los nuevos autobuses eléctricos de Madison Metro se detiene en una parada de Bus Rapid Transit durante una prueba a mediados de septiembre.
Las líneas del autobús ‘Rapid Transit’ ya están en funcionamiento
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Culinary instructor Joe Gaglio works with a former student to serve dumplings at a recent chef series event.

Culinary Connections

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2018

New scholarship established for LGBTQA+ students

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
May 1, 2018
Jed Spink, right, the executive chef of RED Restaurant, visited Madison College to talk pro tips in the most recent Chef Series.

RED chef talks dumplings and success

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2018
State Rep. Melissa Sargent speaks recently at an event at Madison College that was sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa.

Sargent speaks on the luxury item tax of menstrual products

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
April 17, 2018

Enrollment deadline confusing?

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2018

French club about more than just a language

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2018
Record Store Day is Saturday April 21. If you go, have fun and expect a few lines.

Get ready to wake up early on Record Store Day

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2018
Madison College recently hosted a group of Tibetan Buddhist Monks who demonstrated mandala sand painting.

Monks create their artwork in Truax Campus Gateway

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
April 4, 2018

Next senate president to focus on resources for students

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2018

Group sees common themes in student survey results

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2018

In ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 3,’ the drama feels too manufactured

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
March 20, 2018

My day as Wolfie was enlightening

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2018

Student language survey

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2018
Active shooter situations

Active shooter situations

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2018
Madison College instructors Matthew Lazzara, center, and Andy Kurth, right, visited the icy shelves of Antarctica.

Instructors venture to Antarctica to work on weather stations

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2018
Working Draft Beer Company co-owner, Ryan Browne, hopes to create an enviroment where artists can share ideas over a beer. The mural pictured above is among the first pieces of local art he has selected for display.

Former Downtown Writing Center coordinator helps open new brewery: Working Draft Brewery

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2018

Recovering from an eating disorder

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018

Student satisfaction survey to begin on Feb. 19

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018
Poppy performed at the Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee on Feb. 7.

Welcome to the church of Poppy

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018

The world is ending, time to fall in love

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018
Student Senator Shawn Padley works to make others more aware of the needs of transgender students.

Student Senator strives to help other transgender students

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2018

Group to help assault survivors find healing

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2018

Harding’s childhood, life subject of film

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2018

Alternative break goes to Houston

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2018

Senate seeks candidates for the 2018-19 academic year

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2018
Members of the Madison College WolfPack Techies work to troubleshoot potential computer problems.

Passion for technology enables women to succeed in what was once considered a traditionally male field

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2018

Brockhampton and the art of saturating the market

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2018
Student purchases textbooks at Truax Bookstore on Thursday, Jan. 11.

Focus on Focus seeks to impact student success

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2018
Members of Madison College's Smash Club compete in "Super Mario Smash" in the WolfPack Den late on a Friday afternoon.

Smash Club members share love of game, competition

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2017

5 albums you should hear

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December 5, 2017
Madison College Student Senator Steven Ansorge visits River Food Pantry on Nov. 17.

Giving hunger a face

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2017
An artistic rendering depicts what an expanded South Campus building might look like when it opens by the 2019 fall semester. A $3 million donation and $3.5 million matching grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Corp. & Affiliates ensures that Madison College will be able to complete all three phases on the project.

Another big gift offers boost to South Campus: Latest donation enables college to move forward with full development

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2017

Scouts rivalry hurts girls who want more

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2017
Juliet gives her trainer, Heather Morgan, a hug during a recent visit to the Madison College Student Life Center.

More than a companion: Service dogs like Juliet improve the lives of people who need extra assistance

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2017
Instructor Nancy Stillwell and her family took two Danish students to a Middleton High School football game during their visit to Madison College.

Visiting Danish students experience American culture

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2017
Clarion Broadcasting General Manager Jessica Pokrandt, left, and Broadcast Producer Leigh Strommen led the group's effort to create a Madison College version of Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" radio show.

Clarion radio takes on ‘War of the Worlds’

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2017

Student input needed for facilities plan

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2017

Primus redefines their sound on ‘The Desaturating Seven’

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2017

Immigration policy changes add to worries

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2017

Foo Fighters add power with sound dynamics: Listeners will enjoy the left hook to the face that they get from ‘Concrete and Gold’

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2017

Queens of the Stone Age latest album took a few listens to like

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2017
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels III speaks at a news conference about the South Campus Initiative.

South Campus plans shared: Surprise funding source, new partnership and location all announced

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2017
Adrienne Oliva will serve as the editor in chief of The Clarion during the 2017-18 school year. The Clarion welcomes all student writers, photographers and artists.

The love-hate relationship that led me to The Clarion

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2017
Students gaze at the solar eclipse on Aug. 21 outside the Truax Campus Gateway.

All eyes were on the skies for the eclipse

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2017

Let’s talk about Tyler the Creator’s sexuality, because everyone else is

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2017
Think green with reusable bag at college bookstore

Think green with reusable bag at college bookstore

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
May 2, 2017
A visual marketing class project blossoms at Madison's Hilldale Mall.

Visual marketing students create display at Hilldale

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
May 2, 2017

New albums to add to your summer 2017 playlist

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
May 2, 2017

‘Survivor’ outing was an act of violence

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
May 2, 2017

LGBTQIA+ questions excluded from US Census

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017

A day dedicated to vintage vinyl

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
A day of helping others

A day of helping others

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017
Getting to see amazing architecture was one of the highlights for Madison College students who participated in the study abroad trip to Denmark over Spring Break.

Student shares lessons from her first study abroad trip

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017

K-Pop group BTS proves the genre is here to stay

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017
Volunteer opportunities abound at annual fair

Volunteer opportunities abound at annual fair

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Talking about people’s tattoos

Talking about people’s tattoos

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017

Thundercat’s album ‘Drunk’ is a genre meltingpot

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017

The XX demonstrates modern love songs at their best

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017

Time to talk about eating disorders: Overcoming the social stigma enables others to seek help

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017

Diversity in the Oscars still a work in progress

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017

New album from Run the Jewels offers dissidence a voice

Adrienne Oliva, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
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