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Thanking student workers for their help

Dana Ryals, Librarian April 30, 2024

Madison College Libraries and Student Achievement Centers are spaces on campus that are completely optional to visit, yet thousands of students, faculty and staff choose to grace us with their presence...

Madison College student Flore Nikiema dreams of bringing electricity to everyone in her home nation of Burkina Faso.

Madison College student shines a light on a world of possibilities

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief April 30, 2024

Flore Nikiema doesn’t remember the first time she dreamed of bringing electricity to her country, but she knows it has been on her mind since childhood. Growing up in Burkina Faso, Africa, she found...

Winners of the Karen Roberts Student Life Leadership Award were, from left, Barbara Bahr, Morgan Witthun, Mackenzie Carstens, Grace Zongo and Kelly Feng.

Awards ceremony recognizes student leaders

Clarion Staff Report April 24, 2024

The Madison College Student Life Office held its annual Student Success Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 23. The event was organized by the Executive Leadership Team and led by students Rasmata Kabre,...

President Joe Biden delivers his remarks about the new Student Debt Relief Program.

Madison College hosts President Joe Biden, announcing his new loan forgiveness plan  

By Kelly Feng , Editor in Chief   April 8, 2024

Less than seven months before the 2024 election, President Joe Biden visited Madison College on Monday, April 8, to promote his new federal student loan relief plan.  He delivered remarks at the Truax...

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Student Senate election results

Sean Green, Advisor April 3, 2024

The results of the Student Senate election that was held from March 25-29 have now been posted. Kai Brito has been elected to serve as the next Student Senate president. Other Senate officers include: ...

Students participating in the Volunteer Center’s Alternative Break Trip this past January gather for a group photograph.

The value of volunteering

Leah Wear, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

Providing free support services, free tutoring and free gardening are some of the ways volunteers enrich their communities. In return, volunteers gain friendships, experience and the ability to teach their...

Newly inducted members of Madison College’s Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society gather for a group photography following the ceremony on March 15. The induction ceremony was held in Madison College’s Mitby Theater.

Phi Theta Kappa holds induction ceremony

Clarion Staff Report April 3, 2024

The Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society held its spring semester induction ceremony on March 28 at Madison College's Mitby Theater.  The ceremony celebrated 158 new inductees...

Technology Services launches first student phishing campaign

Bryan Troxel, Contributor April 3, 2024

When you think about hacking, you usually think about a dark room, a shadowy figure and rolling green text on a black screen. However, in most cases, exploiting human nature is the easiest path to any...

Senate adds Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator

Leah Wear, Copy Editor April 3, 2024

History was made by Madison College in the fall of 2023 when a bill was introduced by the Student Senate making a case for the formation of a new Senate position: the Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator.  According...

Journalist John Nichols presents at college event

Paul Becker, Arts Editor April 3, 2024

Renowned political journalist and author John Nichols visited Madison College on March 7 as part of the Writer’s Life Lecture Series.   Nichols was interviewed by moderator Natasha Kassulke and...

Clarion staff members, from left, Kai Brito, Kelly Feng and Grant Nelson attended the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention on March 15.

Clarion wins 10 awards in state contest

Clarion staff report April 3, 2024

The Clarion received 10 awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation’s Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest at the annual convention held in Madison on March 15.  The Madison College...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month observed in April

Lt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer April 3, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Public Safety wants the college community to know that we are here to support anyone who is a survivor of sexual assault and make you aware of resources available...

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