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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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Dr. Carolyn Stoner, chairwoman for the Madison College district board, expresses her gratitude for a $6 million donation from the Goodman Foundation to construct a new softball and soccer facility at Madison College.

Donation to build new Goodman Sports Complex

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
June 3, 2015
Students work out in the Madison College Fitness Center on the Truax campus on May 4. The center will be closed through August as it undergoes a second phase of renovations to make the space more safe, user-friendly and efficient.

Next step for the college’s fitness center

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
May 11, 2015
Vote will determine the future of campus.

Madison College metro campuses plan offered

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
April 22, 2015
Ben Ratliffe reminds employees to votes for union membership. If an employee does not vote by April 21, it will be counted as a “no.”

Annual union re-certification process begins

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
April 8, 2015

Cuts to UW system could impact Madison College students

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
March 31, 2015

WolfPack Alerts swith to app format

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
March 31, 2015

Downtown assaults spur safety reminder

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
March 31, 2015

Aaron Carter’s party came to Madison

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
March 30, 2015
Megan Herman, left, waits to assist visitors at the Baking and Decorative Arts program dessert tasting event held on Feb. 9 in the Truax campus cafeteria. The desserts served at the event were prepared by teams of students.

[Photo] Event guests enjoy handcrafted desserts

Stuart Benjamin, Arts Editor
March 25, 2015
Pedestrians are urged to be aware of oncoming traffic when using the main crosswalk across Wright Street leading to the Truax campus Gateway.

Enter crosswalks with caution

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
March 5, 2015
Students practice respiratory care on a dummy during a health care class.

Health immersion classes introduce high schoolers to medical careers

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
February 18, 2015

Targeted career fairs bring more focused opportunities

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
February 3, 2015

Campus shuttle service available at Commerical Ave.

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
January 21, 2015
Madison College’s Downtown campus will be renting out space on the sixth floor to a local biotechnology museum.

Science museum planned for Downtown Campus

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
January 21, 2015
Romeo and Juliet

A new take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
January 21, 2015

Incidents harming trust of law enforcement

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
December 11, 2014
How ugly can it get

Bells, sequins, Santas, make an ugly sweater

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
December 10, 2014
Students participated in a self-defense class taught by Ed Glimme and sponsored by the Programs and Activities Council.

Learn practical self-defense skills

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
November 25, 2014
Madison College Performing Arts is putting on the play, "Permanent Collections."

‘Permanent Collections’ addresses racism

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
November 11, 2014
You never know who you’ll meet on State Street as part of the annual Freakfest celebration in downtown Madison. In 2008, it was “Chucky." Costumes of all sorts, at right, will be on display at this year’s celebration on Friday, Nov. 1.

Freakfest brings revelers to State Street

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
October 29, 2014

Protestors rally for minimum wage increase

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
October 29, 2014

Heroin topic of debate in attorney general race

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
October 29, 2014

Knowing facts can help calm Ebola fears

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
October 16, 2014
volunteers

Abundant opportunities to help

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
October 4, 2014
Ebraheem Haneef

Student dancer finalist in Rising Star competition

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
October 4, 2014

A Taste for Dane County

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
October 4, 2014

Theater brings attention to LGBT concerns with ‘Standards of Care’

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
September 19, 2014

Senate seats open for students at all campuses

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
September 18, 2014

Veterans, volunteers take time to remember Sept. 11

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
September 18, 2014
Kiss Me Kate

Kiss me, Kate

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor
August 29, 2014

Candidates sought for upcoming Student Senate election

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Staff Writer
April 10, 2014
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