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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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Cultural anthropology broadens horizons

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Brad Burt visits with a street musician during one of rounds visiting people along State Street in an attempt to connect with veterans who tend to frequent the area

Student on a mission to help other veterans

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
November 27, 2019

Madison-Kanifing Sister City annual fundraising dinner

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019

GSAFE serves LGBT community

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019

Volunteering while traveling can be beneficial

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
Students compete in dance for a chance to win a scholarship to study at Brooklyn School For Music & Theater as part of the Region III Theater Festival.

Theater festival offers place to showcase talents

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
From right to left: Dragon roll, asparagus roll and spicy spider roll

Takumi a cozy environment for a sushi night out

TARA OLIVIA MARTENS, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Author Sonja Renee Taylor visits with a group of book club members before her presentation in Madison College's Mitby Theater on March 11

Author reminds others about the importance of loving yourself

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
Madison College instructor Jodi Goldbeck offered a "Mastering Your Mindset" workshop on Feb 26

Course teaches students to master their mindset, be happy

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff writer
March 5, 2019
Wind turbines turn atoo a bluff overlooking the sea near Normandy, France

European Holiday

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Smashing Pumpkins at Sylvee.

Smashing Pumpkins concert in Madison brings back memories

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
Madison Annen, left, and XinXin Nong lead the way down the walkway at the end of the “Embrace Fashion Show” on Nov. 16 at Madison College’s Truax Campus.

EMBRACE: a global styling fashion show

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
November 21, 2018

Are we plugged in, but stressed out?

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018

Burrito Drive has become a Madison hang out place

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018

‘Lunch & Learn’ event connects entrepreneurs

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018

Fashion marketing symposium hosted at Madison College

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018

Learning a skill needed to help save a life

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Madison College student Angelique Camp competes with the Vaudeville Vixens roller derby team.

Determined to succeed

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Barbara Evans is a master sugar artist that has a serious obsession with perfection when it comes to icing her cakes.

A sweet education from Barbara Evans

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
The Mad Rollin’ Dolls are ready start up a new season of roller derby on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Alliant Energy Center. Picture is a Mad Rollin’ Dolls event from 2012.

Mad Rollin’ Dolls ready for a new season

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
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