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Ziggy Odogun speaks to a group of young soccer players at a camp she organized and ran.
Challenges pushed Ziggy Odogun to build a non-profit foundation
Film and English instructor Dr. John Opel specializes in the horror writing genre.
Horror movies a long-time passion for Madison College instructor
Carson Huessner, left, and Mackenzie Smith compete in the Tech Olympics during the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Madison College in January.
Stars shine bright on and off the stage
Rabecca Schwarz’s love of video began in fourth grade when a teacher used YouTube to upload homework.
Channeling her voice
Protesters march down State Street in Madison on their way to the State Capitol on Feb. 25, protesting against Project 2025, the federal spending freeze and other actions of the administration.
Dispelling rumors surrounding the ‘federal funding freeze’
A toast to Toastmasters International
A toast to Toastmasters International
Use your lived experience to support others
Illustration highlight 2025 New Year Resolutions created with Canva.
New Year’s resolutions and keeping a dying tradition alive
Oscars often overlook the year’s best
Oscars often overlook the year’s best
Taste of Sichuan is located at 515 State Street, Madison.
Authentic Chinese recipes brought to life
Kristine Gallagher participates in a comedy open mic outside the Truax Student Life Office. Gallagher helped establish Madison College Comedy Club last year.
New club helps bring more laughter to Madison College
Julia Garner, left, and Matilda Firth in "Wolf Man." (Nicola Dove/Universal Pictures/TNS)
A tense, eerie and haunting creature feature
Keelyn Zwirschitz (10) drives toward the hoop against Joliet Junior College on Feb. 4. The WolfPack posted a 60-52 victory.
WolfPack women’s basketball falls to 9-13 after pair of losses
Madison College's George Whaley IV jumps to shoot the ball during a game at the Redsten Gymnasium.
2 wins in OT give No. 20 WolfPack a big boost
WolfPack 9 and Alumni Weekend announced
WolfPack 9 and Alumni Weekend announced
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.
Rebuilding a program
Your Vote Matters. Become a Madison College Student Senator. Run for the 2025-2026 term. Deadline to apply is March 9, 2025.
Student Senate applications now open
Soul Food Dinner set for Feb. 26 
Soul Food Dinner set for Feb. 26 
Writer's Life event on Feb. 25
Writer’s Life event on Feb. 25
STEM Center offers 3D printing workshops every Wednesday through April 9 
STEM Center offers 3D printing workshops every Wednesday through April 9 
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
The Madison College volleyball team celebrates sophomore night on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
Madison College volleyball sophomore night photos
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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Career and Employment Services, across from the cafeteria at the Truax Campus, can help students as they begin their job search.

Help available for students as they begin job hunting

Katie Paape, News Editor
May 7, 2019
Karen Roberts Student Life Leadership Award winners were, from left, Aminata Sowe, Deyshia Kinsey, Tim Myers, Andrew Kicmol and Steven Ansorge

Student leaders honored at college’s annual awards banquet

Katie Paape, News Editor
May 7, 2019
Ousman Darboe

Darboe serves in student role with District Board

Katie Paape, News Editor
April 23, 2019

College holds Dark Skies Severe Weather Seminar

Katie Paape, News Editor
April 23, 2019

Speaker creates content for language learning

Katie Paape, News Editor
April 9, 2019

Cheating the admission system

Katie Paape, News Editor
April 9, 2019
Andrew Allison

Allison to be college’s WTCS ambassador

Katie Paape, News editor
March 27, 2019

Be an idea generator

Katie Paape, News Editor
March 27, 2019
Chef Rick Tramonto

Madison College Chef Series features Rick Tramonto

Katie Paape, News Editor
March 27, 2019

Flannery named new Public Safety Director

Katie Paape, News Editor
February 19, 2019
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Paape enjoys role on Clarion

Katie Paape, News Editor
February 19, 2019
The WolfPack Diamonds performed at halftime of the basketball games on Feb.16

WolfPack Diamonds – New dance team shines

Katie Paape, News Editor
February 19, 2019
Chef Sean Sherman, left, joins host Kyle Cherek at Madison College's Chef Series event held on Feb. 13 at the Truax Campus

Indigenous Kitchen

Katie Paape, News Editor
February 19, 2019
Pierre Zimmerman, left, a master baker from Chicago, joins Kyle Cherek at the Jan. 24 Chef Series Event at Madison College

Chef Series Event features Pierre Zimmerman

Katie Paape, News Editor
February 5, 2019

Volunteer with the college’s Service Learning Academy

Katie Paape, News Editor
February 5, 2019

Final exams fail as a true test of learning

Katie Paape, News Editor
January 24, 2019
A collection box for the Student Nursing Association’s shoes and socks drive sits in the Truax Gateway.

Club holds shoes, socks drive for the homeless

Katie Paape, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Motivational speaker Ian Humphrey was the keynote speaker at the annual Changing the Narrative Conference.

Changing the Narrative: ‘Be a voice, not an echo’

Katie Paape, Staff Writer
November 21, 2018

Commercialism, controversy shouldn’t ruin this holiday

Katie Paape, Staff Writer
November 21, 2018
Filament Games staff members Ethan Cayko, left, and Brandon Pittser spoke at the fifth Stem Center Speaker Series presentation of the semester held on Halloween (hence Ethan’s Cat in the Hat costume) at the Truax Campus.

Filament Games looks for ways to turn learning into play

Katie Paape, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018

A little kindness can go a long way

Katie Paape, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
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