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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
The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion
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Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief

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College plans a virtual ceremony for graduates

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2020

My advice is to cherish every moment

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2020

A heartfelt goodbye from the editor

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2020

Top 10 Books everyone should read

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020

The best podcasts to keep you motivated during quarantine

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020

Challenge yourself to try and workout once a day

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
April 22, 2020
Madison College students display all the cakes they took to the Wisconsin Bakers Association cake and cupcake competition in Milwaukee on March 9-11.

Bakery Program Students Win State Competition

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2020
Madison College recently added a composting machine for its Culinary Arts program.

Culinary Arts program now composting food waste

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2020

Letter from the Editor

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2020

What’s Trending on YouTube

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
April 8, 2020
Chef Series

Chef Series

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
March 25, 2020

Food and Community Resource Fair planned

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020

Vacation is overrated, spend spring break the way you want at home

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020

Celebrate International Women’s Day

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020
Chef Zach Engel, left, visits with host Kyle Cherek during the Feb. 26 Chef Series presentation at Madison College’s Truax Campus.

Sharing Middle Eastern fare

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2020

Public Safety remodeling is completed

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2020

Celebrities deserve time to grieve, too

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2020

Rhyner guides students in photography careers

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2020

Brief spotlight on Canopy doesn’t tell the full story

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020

Phillip Foss presents at Chef Series

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020

Graduation is fast approaching

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2020

Canopy to be a cafe’ in day, club at night

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2020
Chef Graham Elliot enthusiastically greets the crowd at the December Chef Series event at Madison College’s Truax Campus.

December chef series welcomes Graham Elliot

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in chief
January 22, 2020

Tips offered to help you ensure your safety

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2019

Keeping a legacy going

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
November 27, 2019

Making the holidays happier for those in need

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
November 27, 2019

Challenge Course available for group development work

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
November 27, 2019

College thanks veterans with appreciation week

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
November 27, 2019

Take a break to manage stress

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
November 27, 2019
Chef Michael Twitty visists with host Kyle Cherek during the Chef Series event on Oct. 23.

Chef honors traditional fare

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2019

Help provided for students in need during the holidays

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief
October 16, 2019

Take a stand to stop sexual violence in our community

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief
October 16, 2019
Students meet in the Truax Campus Gateway as part of the Programs and Activities Council’s first-ever Spreed Friending event

Speed friending event a fun way to meet others

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2019
Josh Kulp, left, and Christine Cikoski, center, were the presenters at the latest Chef Series event.

Chef series features comfort food

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2019
Wolfie, the Madison College mascot, welcomed guests to the Goodman South Campus dedication ceremony on Sept. 28.

Celebrating Goodman South

Tessa Morhardt and Sean Bull
October 3, 2019

Awareness, support can help battle depression, mental illness

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2019
A crowd waits for a band to begin playing at the annual Taste of Madison event.

Something for every taste at annual event

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2019

Instructor’s new book a dark thriller

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2019

Editor looks forward to new role

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief
August 28, 2019
Madison College student Tara Olivia Martens was so inspired by the people she met during her visits to Africa, that she decided to share the images she captured with others. Dozens of her photographs are now on display in the Truax Campus Gallery through Sept. 12.

Images of Africa featured in gallery display

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief
August 28, 2019
Career Closet Logo

Career Closet is coming to your campus

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief
August 28, 2019
Health Fair Feb 20

[Photo] Health Fair at Madison College

Tessa Morhardt
March 5, 2019
Katie Paape is the News Editor for The Clarion

[Photo] Paape enjoys role on Clarion

Katie Paape, News Editor
February 19, 2019
Madison College's Truax Campus sits nearly empty after an early dismissal on a day in January due to extreme wind chills.

[Photo] Real-life ‘Frozen’ not much fun

Andrew Kicmol & Katie Paape, Editor in Chief & News Editor
February 5, 2019
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