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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
Soul Food Dinner planned for Feb. 26 
Soul Food Dinner planned for Feb. 26 
Writer's Life Lecture Series on Feb. 25
Writer’s Life Lecture Series 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 
Screenshot
Celebrate TRIO Day on Feb. 24 
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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Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway speaks at a meeting of the Madison College Democrats Club.

City’s mayor encourages students to get involved

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Alex Kaiser speaks at Madison College’s commencement ceremony in December.

Commencement speaker thanks students and staff for his success

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
January 21, 2025
"Big Dog" concessions re-named in honor of Gary "Big Dog" Brenen's years of service to Madison College.

Celebrating ‘Big Dog’

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
October 15, 2024
Madison Metro has changed its bus pass program and is now using tap cards that no longer need to be replaced every semester.

Students can now access new Metro Transit tap cards

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
August 26, 2024
STEM Club wins second place in PEP competition

STEM Club wins second place in PEP competition

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor  
May 1, 2024
Loise Kirore is a nursing student and educator from Kenya.

Loise Kirore always dreamed of becoming a nurse

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
April 30, 2024
Madison College Presents Tony Nominee “Rock of Ages” 

Madison College Presents Tony Nominee “Rock of Ages” 

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor  
February 20, 2024
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
The Bakery at the Truax Campus will have Thanksgiving goods starting Nov. 21.

Pick up your Thanksgiving baked goods 

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2023
The play, “Women of Lockerbie,” had a strong emotional impact.

‘Women of Lockerbie’ features loss and grief, love and redemption

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2023
Jessica Witham, left, rehearses a scene from "The Women of Lockerbie." (Photo provided to The Clarion)

Performing Arts program plans 2 shows this fall, musical in spring

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2023
B-Cycle electric bikes are available for student to rent at the Truax Campus.

BCycle offer big discounts for Madison College students

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor  
September 13, 2023

Price among many changes at the Truax campus cafeteria

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
August 28, 2023
Madison College volunteers spent time on April 21 cleaning up Warner Park as part of a Volunteer Center Earth Day activity. (Paige Shapiro / Clarion)

Volunteers clean park, join club members for day of birding

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
This word cloud sites reasons given for censorship efforts in 2020.

Book banning is becoming more common

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Podcast popularity

Podcast popularity continues to grow

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023

Community therapy for students

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

‘Wurthering Heights’ belongs on your reading list

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

Why do tickets cost so much more than the list price?

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
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.

National Love Your Pet Day

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
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