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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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International student offered Phi Theta Keta scholarship

International student offered Phi Theta Keta scholarship

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
May 5, 2021

Madison college employee forum, update on plan moving forward for pandemic and budget changes.

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
April 7, 2021
Park shelter and information signs at Donald County Park.

Donald County Park

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 24, 2021
Dean of Access and Student Success Keyimani Alford

College offers COVID-19 Impact Grant to students

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 3, 2021
This vacant building is planned to be the new location for the homeless shelter on Madison's East side.

East-side homeless shelter an opportunity for tackling increased need

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 3, 2021
An architectural rendering depicts what the interior of new Madison College Fitness Center will look like once completed..

Construction begins to create more accessible Fitness Center space

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
February 17, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual College Summit

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
February 3, 2021

Instructor shares a historical perspective on the Capitol Riots

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
February 3, 2021
Adama Sawadogo.

International student receives national recognition

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
December 10, 2020
Made out of PVC and durable covers, these igloos limit contact with other groups to decrease the spread of COVID-19.

Karben4 Brewing Igloos

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
December 10, 2020

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
November 24, 2020
Volunteer Center advisor Brianna Stapleton-Welch stands with the dropped off cat beds outside the Truax Campus.

Volunteer center creates cat beds for DCHS

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
November 11, 2020

Asian Student Support Initiative Team 

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
October 28, 2020
Valentina Ahedo (In red) poses with the administration staff of the Goodman South Campus.

Valentina Ahedo Profile 

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
October 14, 2020
Free flu clinic offered at Madison College

Free flu clinic offered at Madison College

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
October 14, 2020
Size comparison of a softball next to a baseball.

[Photo] Is Baseball Actually Harder than Softball?

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
October 14, 2020
Barbara Moreno Gonzalez

International student finds new home in student organizations

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020

Madison College presented EPA Green Power Leadership Award

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020

Anti-Racism Book Club launches in October

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020

Student Senate Begins Equity and Inclusion Initiative 

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 17, 2020

Weapons and protests shouldn’t mix

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 17, 2020
The red bags hold up to 10 lbs of food for students available at the college's drive-up food pantry sites.

Curbside due to COVID

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 16, 2020
Protester hold signs supporting Althea Bernstein and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Protest against attack on Madison woman

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 2, 2020

New services offered to help students find housing

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 2, 2020

Unidentified agents are unaccountable

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
August 31, 2020
Anica Graney is the new editor in chief of The Clarion, Madison College's student newspaper.

[Photo] Find a way to make this year work for you

Anica Graney, Editor
August 31, 2020
Sean Green, Student Senate President

Green’s goal is to improve the student experience

Chris Bird, News Editor
May 7, 2020

Grading option offered due to coronavirus challenge

Chris Bird, News Editor
May 7, 2020

Disability Resource Services responds to closure

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 22, 2020

Senate election results

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 22, 2020

How is Coronavirus affecting our cooking and eating habits?

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 22, 2020
Clarion illustration by Anica Graney

OUR VIEW: Sacrificing health and safety for the sake of our Economy is unbelievable

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 8, 2020

Elections during the outbreak may require absentee voting

Chris Bird, News Editor
March 25, 2020

Surviving isolation

Chris Bird, News Editor
March 25, 2020

Child care center expanding into new building

Chris Bird, News Editor
March 4, 2020

National TRiO Day to be celebrated on Feb. 21

Chris Bird, News Editor
February 20, 2020

Volunteer Fair encourages students to serve the community

Chris Bird, News Editor
February 20, 2020
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

Protestors oppose Iran action

Chris Bird, News Editor
January 22, 2020

Holiday spending can place a strain on students’ budgets

Chris Bird, News Editor
December 12, 2019

Van is student’s home and refuge by choice

Chris Bird, News Editor
November 27, 2019

Modern vocabulary of gender

Chris Bird, News Editor
November 13, 2019
One of the 3D printers int he STEM Center prints a pumpkin. Students can earn their Digital 3D Printing badge at two upcoming sessions planned in the STEM Center. Those sessions are on Oct. 31, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Nov. 8 form 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To participate, students must sign up ahead of time using Eventbrite.com. Just search for “Earn a Digital 3D Printing Badge” by Madison College.

STEM Center teaches about 3D-printing

Chris Bird, News Editor
October 31, 2019
A community member speaks at the Alliant Energy Center during a National Guard Bureau meeting to discuss the environmental impact of bringing two squadrons of F-35A aircraft to the Dane County Regional Airport.

Community responds to plans locate F-35 squadrons in city

Chris Bird, News Editor
October 3, 2019

Symbols of hate found on campus

Chris Bird, News Editor
September 18, 2019
Changes and upgrades to the shuttle system

Changes and upgrades to the shuttle system

Chris Bird, News Editor
August 28, 2019
Deyshia Kinsey, front row, center, joins members of the United Common Ground for a photo at a conference last spring. Kinsey enters her second year as president of the student organization.

United Common Ground president excited about 2nd year with group

Chris Bird, News Editor
August 28, 2019
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