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Student Senate now accepting applications
Student Senate now accepting applications
Students work on a construction project during the 2024 alternative spring break trip.
Helping to build houses during spring break
Video journalist Brad Horn, left, answers questions from moderators instructor L. David Hansen, center, and creative arts intern Olivia Petersen during a Writer’s Life Lecture Series event on Feb. 25.
Writer’s Life Series event looks at approaches to video storytelling
Student Rishab Kotte works in the STEM Center’s 3D Printing Lab at the Truax Campus. Kotte led efforts to create a fruit and vegetable garden at his local elementary school as part of his Eagle Scout service initiative this past fall.
STEM Academy student leads the ‘Growing Hope Garden’ project
Ready to enjoy spring break
Ready to enjoy spring break
Oscars still not inclusive enough
Oscars still not inclusive enough
Hand-picked press pool not good for democracy
Illustration created by Balaji "Abi" Abishek using Gemini
AI hyperscaling: Racing toward the peak
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
Bad Bunny performs during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 14, 2023. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Bad Bunny behind the camera
Adrien Brody stars in "The Brutalist." (A24/TNS)
‘The Brutalist’ combines the best of filmmaking
Olivia Holt, left, and Mason Gooding in "Heart Eyes." (Christopher Moss/Sony Pictures/TNS)
Romance and horror are a killer combination
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
Keelyn Zwirschitz bringing the ball up court during a game on Feb. 15.
WolfPack women’s basketball team enjoys a season of improvement
Brothers Ceegan Rauls, left, and Cullen Rauls have spent the past season sharing the court for the Madison College’s men’s basketball team.
Family fun on the court
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
Feedback sought on Navigate app
Feedback sought on Navigate app
Foundation scholarship application open
Foundation scholarship application open
‘Be You Boutique’ set for April 12
‘Be You Boutique’ set for April 12
Student Market on March 26
Student Market on March 26
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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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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