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Dr. Jennifer Berne, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 31.
Berne tells of her journey from faculty member to provost
Dr. Tim Casper, Madison College’s interim president and a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on April 2.
Casper shares his experience, vision during student forum
Dr. Dawn Crim, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 24.
Crim shares what makes her a good fit for Madison College
Dr. Charles W. Lepper, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 27.
Lepper tells students about his educational journey
Social media and body image
Social media and body image
Suada Murseli and her family pose for a photo in front of the Big Ben Clock tower in the UK.
The toll of being a stay-at-home student mom
Image generated by Balaji "Abi" Abishek using ChatGPT 4o image generator.
AI vision model changing how machines see
Confessions of a binge-watcher
Confessions of a binge-watcher
A sinister toy monkey returns to the family he haunted long ago in “The Monkey.” (Neon/TNS)
‘The Monkey’ shows some toys should never be played with
The HAWS mascot poses at one of the many booths raising money for charity.
Furries raise money for HAWS charity at annual convention
“Punch-Drunk Love” is an example of autism portrayal in a movie.
Portrayals of autisism in film can be outdated
1989 Indiana Jones game continues to hold up well
Rylee Rogers rounds first base after a hit against South Suburban College during a game at home on March 28.
WolfPack softball is off to a strong start this season
Madison College women’s basketball coach Angel Whetstone speaks to her team during a game this past season. The WolfPack showed strong improvement in Whetstone’s second year at the helm.
Team shows solid improvement in Whetstone’s second season
Madison College’s Chris Calico (10) hits a ground ball, allowing teammate James Duncan (22) to score another run against Bryant & Stratton on April 1.
Madison College baseball is ranked No. 13
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
The spring commencement ceremony will be on Friday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m.
Graduating in May? Follow these steps
Whetstone named to WBCA’s Thirty Under 30
Whetstone named to WBCA’s Thirty Under 30
Madison College WTCS Ambassador announced
Madison College WTCS Ambassador announced
Yahara Art Show
Yahara Art Show
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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Dr. Jennifer Berne, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 31.

[Photo] Berne tells of her journey from faculty member to provost

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2025
Rylee Rogers rounds first base after a hit against South Suburban College during a game at home on March 28.

[Photo] WolfPack softball is off to a strong start this season

Clarion Staff Report
April 8, 2025
Madison College women’s basketball coach Angel Whetstone speaks to her team during a game this past season. The WolfPack showed strong improvement in Whetstone’s second year at the helm.

[Photo] Team shows solid improvement in Whetstone’s second season

Kinsey Kessel, Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Madison College’s Chris Calico (10) hits a ground ball, allowing teammate James Duncan (22) to score another run against Bryant & Stratton on April 1.

[Photo] Madison College baseball is ranked No. 13

Kinsey Kessel, Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.

[Photo] ‘Cabaret’ remains relevant

Mack Biester, Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
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.

[Photo] WolfPack falls in Region 4 tournament semifinals

Clarion Staff Report
March 4, 2025
Keelyn Zwirschitz bringing the ball up court during a game on Feb. 15.

[Photo] WolfPack women’s basketball team enjoys a season of improvement

Clarion Staff Report
March 4, 2025
Carson Huessner, left, and Mackenzie Smith compete in the Tech Olympics during the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Madison College in January.

[Photo] Stars shine bright on and off the stage

Mack Biester, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Madison College's George Whaley IV jumps to shoot the ball during a game at the Redsten Gymnasium.

[Photo] 2 wins in OT give No. 20 WolfPack a big boost

Clarion Staff Report
February 12, 2025
Madison College men’s basketball player Ryen Jones dunks the ball during his team’s 80-63 win over Harper College on Jan. 28. The WolfPack is now ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II poll and an 18-4 overall record.

[Photo] Rebuilding a program

Kinsey Kessel, Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Students work on a mural outside the blocked off Student Services area that is under construction through August 2025.

[Photo] Remodeling project starts

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 21, 2025
Madison College’s Aubrie Maass (12) inbounds the ball against Harry S. Truman College on Jan. 4. The WolfPack posted a 96-54 victory.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team now 6-9 after 3 straight losses

Clarion Staff Report
January 21, 2025
Madison College’s Amir Ford, center, soars to the basket in a 79-72 loss against Ellsworth Community College on Jan. 4. Photo by Hunter Radke.

[Photo] Rebounding from tough loss

Clarion Staff Report
January 21, 2025
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, speaks at the Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony in Mitby Theater in November.

[Photo] Career of helping students

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2024
Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes speaks to high school Black Student Union members while they work on an activity during the National BSU Conference at Madison College on Nov. 22, 2024.

[Photo] National BSU Conference hosted by the Madison College chapter

August Bengry, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Camilla Hauser (24) is about to pivot and swing around her opponent during a home game on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

[Photo] WolfPack women’s basketball on a 3-game winning streak

Clarion Staff Report
December 4, 2024
Jevon Campbell (1) scores off a jump shot during his team's victory over Blackhawk on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2024.

[Photo] Fast start for ranked WolfPack

Clarion Staff Report
December 4, 2024
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Voting lessons from an immigrant

Adam Reed, Video Producer
November 20, 2024
Construction work continues on the Bartillon Homeless Shelter on Nov. 6, 2024.

[Photo] City hosts information session about men’s shelter near campus

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2024
Clinton Boone working his route on Independence Avenue in Madison on Nov. 7, 20204.

[Photo] New buses are electrifying

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2024
Solar panels are fixed on top of the main Truax Campus building. Soon solar panels will be added to the Protective Services Building.

[Photo] Protective Services Building to go solar

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Madison College's Maddie Cadd from Milton defends the ball from her opponent during a match earlier this season.

[Photo] Women’s soccer falls to defending champions

Clarion Staff Report
November 12, 2024
The Madison College volleyball team celebrates sophomore night on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

Madison College volleyball sophomore night photos

Hunter Radke, Photo Editor
October 28, 2024
Bridgit Bowden, left, Special Projects Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio, and Sara Bernabe, center, managing editor of The Clarion and Lorenzo Alves De Souza, center, Madison College student.

[Photo] America Amplified at Madison College

Kristine Gallagher, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
The cast of "For the Love Of..." performs during its dress rehearsal.

[Photo] This cast is ready to roll

Eli Schmidt, Arts Editor
October 15, 2024
Madison College's Courtney Gorum spikes the ball during a match in Redsten Gymnasium on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.

[Photo] Gorum becomes career leader in kills for WolfPack

Clarion Staff Report
October 22, 2024
Ava Schmidt, left, and Atrizy Ocampo skip in a circle, waiting for the game to resume on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

[Photo] Freshman scores three goals to lead WolfPack past Triton

Clarion Staff Report
October 22, 2024
"Big Dog" concessions re-named in honor of Gary "Big Dog" Brenen's years of service to Madison College.

[Photo] Celebrating ‘Big Dog’

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
October 15, 2024
Jovhany Michaud puts food items away while working at the college's food pantry on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

[Photo] Ready to cast his first ballot in the U.S.

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2024
Madison College's Cole Rogers(20) steps in to strike the ball and get it to the opponent's side of the field.

[Photo] Madison College men’s soccer team has been tough to score against

Clarion Staff Report
September 25, 2024
Crowds gather to enjoy Taste of Madison

[Photo] What is Taste of Madison?

Sara Bernabe, Managing Editor
September 2, 2024
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