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Madison College’s Technology Services hosted a “Secure Our World” event in October.
‘Secure Our World’ event held at Truax
Madison College honors program logo
Recognizing the Honors Program’s 10th anniversary
This is an architectural rendering of what the re-modeled Truax Campus D-Block will look like.
Student Services moved during remodeling
Madison College Public Safety Logo
Winter weather reminders from the Public Safety Office
Helping all year round illustration of hands reaching to the sky.
Help all year round
A Google AI generated illustration of a digital garden.
Digital gardens: The internet’s new personal renaissance
ADHD Awareness ribbon illustration
Student speaks of challenges presented because of ADHD
Take a deep, introspective look into your place in the universe and find balance
Sushi at Sushi Lover Restaurant in the West Towne Mall.
Eager to return to Sushi Lover
First experience at Hairball events left journalist with mixed fellings.
Hairball shows fall a bit short
Grab a snack and enjoy these Top 3 Netflix shows
‘The Penguin’ makes explosive entrance
Camilla Hauser (24) is about to pivot and swing around her opponent during a home game on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
WolfPack women’s basketball on a 3-game winning streak
Jevon Campbell (1) scores off a jump shot during his team's victory over Blackhawk on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2024.
Fast start for ranked WolfPack
Post-season honors for the WolfPack
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
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.
National BSU Conference hosted by the Madison College chapter
Young dancers perform at the 2023 Hmong New Year celebration at Madison College.
Hmong New Year Celebration to be held at Truax on Dec. 7
Newly inducted members of the National Society of Leadership and Success gather for a photo.
NSLS Induction Ceremony 
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 ‘
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
Top 5 Stories from the Sept. 25, 2024, issue
Top 5 Stories from the Sept. 25, 2024, issue
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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Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, shown in his office, is retiring after 11 years at the college.

Career of helping students

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2024
This is an architectural rendering of what the re-modeled Truax Campus D-Block will look like.

Student Services moved during remodeling

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2024
A new rapid transit bus for Madison Metro.

[Photo] Las líneas del autobús ‘Rapid Transit’ ya están en funcionamiento

Alexis N. Maue, Contributor
November 12, 2024
Construction work continues on the Bartillon Homeless Shelter on Nov. 6, 2024.

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.

New buses are electrifying

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2024
Madison College representatives hold Employee Town Hall to address the presidential search

Madison College representatives hold Employee Town Hall to address the presidential search

Kelly Feng and Sara Bernabe
November 12, 2024
Advisor Cole Kallio-Crotteau presented the series.

Student Leadership Seminar Series kicks off second installment 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2024
Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Madison College student Nevaeh Jackson-Winters, at the Obama Walz campaign rally, Oct. 22.

Madison College student speaks at Obama and Walz campaign rally 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2024
Your vote, your voice election logo

Find your polling location, see what’s on your ballot and find voter registration updates

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2024
Madison College Executive Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Tim Casper

District Board decides to restart president search

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2024
Jovhany Michaud puts food items away while working at the college's food pantry on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Ready to cast his first ballot in the U.S.

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2024
The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 16  

The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 16  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2024
Jonah Gulisano, Lina DeMarte, Senate President Kai Brito and Student Advisor Scarlet Martino.

Voter Awareness Team visits the Wisconsin Student Voting Summit 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2024
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the rally.

AOC stops in Madison and speaks at a reproductive freedom rally 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2024
One of the new electric Madison Metro buses pulls up to a Bus Rapid Transit stop during a test run in mid-September.

Rapid transit line running

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
Scarlet Martino, a student program advisor who oversees voting and civic engagement across the college, speaks with a student about registering to vote.

College’s voter engagement action plan draws praise

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024

Jumping high for Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
The new BRT route will begin Sept. 22

[Photo] The new BRT route begins September 22 

September 17, 2024
Elevated platforms.

Signs showing bus stops in real time.

Former Student Senate President Jovahny Michaud, left, passes the gavel to new Student Senate President Kai Brito during a ceremony in May. Looking on is Mackenzie Carstens, the former Student Rep. to the District Board and current Student Senate member.

Ready to tackle challenges

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2024

Olympics were entertaining

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2024
A map of the proposed project.

[Photo] Madison College hosts Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hearing 

August 12, 2024

The 2024 Summer Olympics entertains with unexpected discoveries and surprises

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 11, 2024
Stephen Otieno has become a TikTok star with more than 32,000 followers.

From tribal dance to TikTok sensation

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2024
The Clarion teams up with WPR on effort to connect with voters

The Clarion teams up with WPR on effort to connect with voters

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2024
Madison College student Flore Nikiema dreams of bringing electricity to everyone in her home nation of Burkina Faso.

Madison College student shines a light on a world of possibilities

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2024
Holi Tabling

[Photo] Holi Festival on April 25 

Balaji "Abi" Abishek , Tech Writer  
April 23, 2024
President Joe Biden delivers his remarks about the new Student Debt Relief Program.

[Photo] Madison College hosts President Joe Biden, announcing his new loan forgiveness plan  

By Kelly Feng , Editor in Chief  
April 8, 2024

‘Class’ provides lessons in school and life

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2024
Karis Paulson (12) and Mackenna Schultz (1) celebrate together after a run scored.

Building a strong foundation

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2024
Kai Brito displays The Clarion's 10 awards

[Photo] Clarion wins 10 awards at state newspaper convention 

March 19, 2024

Help finding work for those with disabilities

Kelly Feng and Kylie Phillips
March 5, 2024
Logan Bossinger (left) and Nathan Komplin (right) work on a car during their class in the Auto Tech Program.

Automotive Technician program seeks vehicles for students to service

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2024
Spring Into Wellness: A Mental Health Event  

Spring Into Wellness: A Mental Health Event  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2024
Automotive Technician program students Richard Anderson and Andrew Gonzalez assess a vehicle.

Automotive Technician program seeking vehicles for students to service 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2024
Black Student Union President Annette Crowder, left, and Secretary Zawadi Ozulamoi host a hybrid meeting from the Intercultural Exchange.

BSU president drawn to helping others

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024
Posters explain some improvements that have been made thanks to the Student Satisfaction Inventory.

Student satisfaction survey participation encouraged

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024

District Board extends search for a president

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024

Discovering true grit through the art of storytelling

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024
Black History Month Events 

Black History Month Events 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2024
BWAG’s “Restoring the Black Woman” exhibit focuses on healing and rebirth 

BWAG’s “Restoring the Black Woman” exhibit focuses on healing and rebirth 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2024

True crime can be entertaining, but is it ethical programming?

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024

Silenced no more, Spears is free to share, and she does

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024
Commencement Speaker Emily Dolan speaks to the Class of Fall 2023 graduates.

Commencement speaker Emily Dolan reflects on her path to graduation  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024
The Honors Program is located on the third floor of the Truax Campus.

Honors Program competition celebrates high-achieving students 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2024
Ellie Rome is the new director of Student Life.

Ellie Rome named new Director of Student Life  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2024
Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2023
Student Life Director Renee Alfano, right, was presented with an honorary Phi Theta Kappa membership during the honor society’s induction ceremony in November. She is pictured with PTK officers Morgan Witthun and Barbara Bahr.

Director of Student Life retires after 15 years

Kelly Feng and Paige Shapiro
December 5, 2023

‘Tapped’ tells impact of bottled water use

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2023
Musician Beth Kill visits with journalism program director David Hansen and student Lauren Taillon during a Writer's Life Series presentation on Nov. 29.

[Photo] A role model for future female artists

Paul Becker and Eli Schmidt
December 5, 2023
Active Minds covers self-care at first meeting 

Active Minds covers self-care at first meeting 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2023
A dance group performs at the Hmong New Year celebration held at Madison College in 2022.

Hmong New Year event to be held

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2023
Student Activities Board logo.

Student Activities Board plans referendum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2023
Samantha Moen is the associate manager of the Madison College Veterans Resource Services program.

[Photo] Providing friendly support for veterans

Bradley Burt, Business Director
October 17, 2023
Prioritize preventative care

Prioritize preventative care

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2023
Natasha Kassulke, Andrea Zani and L. David Hansen discuss environmental journalism.

Finding our role in environmental journalism  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, shown speaking at an Unlocking Pathways summit earlier this year, has announced his plans to retire in June 2024.

Madison College president announces plans to retire

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2023
Members of the Madison College women's basketball team meet during a break in play.

First look at the WolfPack women’s basketball team 

Kelly Feng , Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023
Illustration by Michelle Meyer

Peer Health educators participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023

Japanese Taiko Drumming Family ‘Peaceful Forest’ Tour

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
Brittany Czarnecki, a peer coordinator student employee, assists students in the college's Career and Employment Center.

Student employment opportunities

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
Madison College Athletic Director Jason Verhelst crosses the soccer field after a recent match.

Leading the WolfPack from a student-athlete perspective

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
A GHC Health Clinic is located inside the Madison College Health Building at 1705 Wright St., Madison, Wis.

Free and low-cost access to health and wellness services  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023

Huge response to technology assistance program

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2023
Several handicapped accessible parking spots are available for students at the Truax Campus.

Parking tips from the Public Safety Office

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2023
Kristin Mathews, a volunteer at the Willy Street Pantry since 2019, re-stocks the outdoor cabinet.

Fostering self-reliance

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2023
Madison College middle blocker Courtney Gorum (9) waits for the serve during a match on Aug. 23 in Redsten Gymnasium.

From coach to player

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2023
The Clarion is starting an electronic newsletter this semester.

Our digital-first approach

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 16, 2023
State Rep. Samba Baldeh works from his desk in the State Capitol. (Kelly Feng / Clarion)

Former student, now state representative serves in many ways

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
Members of the Executive Leadership Team celebrate being named Outstanding Student Organization of the Year. (Clarion Staff Photo)

Event was a celebration of the success of students

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023

Marching back into the Kohl Center

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023

Voices of Latina and Black Women on Pay Equity

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023

Changing the narrative of incarcerated students

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
Tim Bruner stepped down as the Madison College men’s soccer coach in March to become the coach at his alma mater, Edgewood College.

Bruner reflects on his time with WolfPack

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
Headspace App

At your mental capacity? Try the Headspace App

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 4, 2023

Admission advisors offer transfer tips

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Alex Ahn performs at the Madison College Global Showcase.

[Photo] Celebrating Black Culture

Ruthie Hatter, Graphic Designer
March 21, 2023

The Oscars avoid risk and play it safe

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Alex Ahn performs at the Madison College Global Showcase on March 8.

Global Showcase entertains and enlightens

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Student Senator Erdi Braimllari introduces himself during the town hall event at Madison College’s Goodman South Campus on Feb. 14.

Senate seeks feedback at event

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023

Fast-food workers face threat of violence

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023
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
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
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
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
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