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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
Transfer Fair set for March 4
Transfer Fair set for March 4
Pup Pack Donation Drive
Pup Pack Donation Drive
Student Senate Town Hall at Goodman South
Student Senate Town Hall at Goodman South
Healthy Relationships Workshop
Healthy Relationships Workshop
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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Changing roles in WolfPack athletics department

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor • August 29, 2022

Jason Verhelst is fulfilling a longtime goal by becoming the Interim Director of Athletics after 22 years spent with the Madison College WolfPack.  This comes after his time spent as Associate Athletic...

Madison College’s Jonas Luskey Sanders, right, scored three goals against Joliet Junior College in his team’s 6-0 victory on Sept. 25.

WolfPack men’s soccer team rebounds in dominant fashion

Clarion Staff Report • September 28, 2021

How do you get past your first loss in weeks? By dominating an opponent, 6-0. At least, that’s the way the Madison College men’s soccer team responded in its match against Joliet Junior College on...

Madison College men’s basketball player DeAngelo Jones sets up for a shot against Rochester Community College on Nov. 20.

WolfPack men’s basketball team off to a 3-5 start on the season

Tomaz Farina Escosteguy, Staff Writer • December 5, 2018

The Madison College men’s basketball team has been busy lately. They have played 3 games at home, at H. Douglas Redsten Gymnasium, and one at Elgin, Illinois. With these four games played in 14 days,...

Madison College’s Adam Anhold (32) tries to block the shot of a Sauk Valley Community College opponent during a men’s basketball game on Nov. 14.

Determination and hustle keep WolfPack in games

Tomaz Farina Escoteguy, Staff Writer • November 21, 2018
College basketball is back. The season has just begun, and Madison College’s men basketball team has already played five games. Coach Jamal Palmer’s team has faced five different teams on four away games and one at home. The WolfPack is now 2-3.
Sophomore volleyball player Paige Hostetler, shown visiting with a teammate during a match earlier this season, was selected as the conference MVP.

Successful volleyball season comes to end for WolfPack

CLARION STAFF REPORT • November 7, 2018
Madison College’s volleyball team saw its post-season hopes dashed by Harper College for the third straight year. The WolfPack fell 3-1 to Harper in the NJCAA Region IV Division III Tournament Semifinal on Oct. 27.

Men’s basketball adds 3 transfers, 8 incoming freshman to squad

Tomaz Farina Escosteguy and Joe Craker • November 7, 2018

This season will pose quite a challenge for the inexperienced WolfPack men’s basketball team.  Luckily for the team and fans, Head Coach Jamal Palmer has plenty of experience managing fresh faces. ...

Young team takes court for women’s basketball

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor • November 7, 2018

After posting five straight 20-win seasons, the WolfPack women’s basketball team coached by Lois Heeren has its work cut out for it going into 2018-19. The team’s double-digit, season-opening loss...

Madison College women’s soccer player Peyton Trapino (10) takes control of the ball during the NJCAA Regional IV Division III Tournament Championship at home against Joliet Junior College on Oct. 24. The WolfPack fell, 3-0.

Defending champs fall

Tomaz Farina Escosteguy, Staff Writer • November 7, 2018

It was a beautiful Wednesday evening, with Madison College honoring the WolfPack’s sophomore players prior to the Oct. 24 tournament game. Women’s soccer players Autumn Petroski, Britt Schumann, Cintia...

MEET THE PACK

Profiles of WolfPack athletes • November 7, 2018

MEN’S SOCCER A 5-11 defender/midfielder, Logan Carstens is a sophomore on the Madison College men’s soccer team. He was selected as second team all-conference and first-team all-region. He had four...

Tough ending for a successful men’s soccer season

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor • October 24, 2018
The Madison College men’s soccer team was eliminated from the Region IV Division III soccer tournament on Oct. 16, which provided an unfortunate end to an otherwise positive season. The 4-1 loss in the semifinal match was doled out by the Harper College Hawks, who were victorious in all three meetings with the WolfPack this season. 
Madison College’s Paige Hostetler goes up for a kill against Rock Valley College on Oct. 16 at Redsten Gymnasium.

Volleyball falls to rivals

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief • October 24, 2018

After a five-game winning streak to start the month of October and becoming the tenth ranked team, the Madison College volleyball team found a bump in the road, starting with a loss to College of DuPage,...

MEET THE PACK

Profiles of WolfPack athletes • October 24, 2018

VOLLEYBALL   A sophomore on the Madison College volleyball team, Maddie Scalissi has played libero in all 26 games this season. She has recored 336 digs, 26 aces and 41 assists. Last year, she...

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