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An image of Beyoncés Renaissance World Tour at Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 26, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Beyoncé: One of One

Lexy Ware, Staff Writer January 17, 2024

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is a superstar, and we know this. She has stunned us time and again with album releases, digital downloads and video albums. She has released songs such as “Single Ladies (Put...

Members of the Esports Grand Champion VALORANT team include, from left, Nicholas Torstenson, Sean Lahey, Bhim Gurung, Ethan Hanson and Nicholas Patterson.

Esports champions again

Kai Brito, Copy Editor January 17, 2024

When thinking of a typical college sports team, basketball, football or soccer might come to mind, but the standard definition has changed with the introduction of “esports” competitive play at the...

Commencement Speaker Emily Dolan speaks to the Class of Fall 2023 graduates.

Commencement speaker Emily Dolan reflects on her path to graduation  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 17, 2024

On Dec. 18, Madison College graduates turned their tassels during the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony at the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum.   Graduate Emily Dolan was the student speaker...

Madison College student Jade Baker takes a ride this past fall.

Riding the open roads

Kai Brito, Copy Editor December 5, 2023

 From as early as April and as late as October, students and community members alike can sign up for a motorcycle safety Basic Motorcycle Rider Course at Madison College. The course is co-taught by...

Fashion marketing program director Betty Hurd speaks to the audience at the Embrace Fashion Show on Nov. 29.

Embracing innovation and fashion

Lexy Ware, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

The seventh annual Embrace Fashion Show was a look at the fashions presented by Madison College’s fashion marketing students. This year’s theme was innovative future. Students strutted down the...

Musician Beth Kill visits with journalism program director David Hansen and student Lauren Taillon during a Writers Life Series presentation on Nov. 29.

A role model for future female artists

Paul Becker and Eli Schmidt December 5, 2023

Local award-winning musician Beth Kille dropped by on Nov. 29 for a live interview and performance. Madison College journalism program director David Hansen and journalism student Lauren Taillon, conducted...

Madison College’s Kayla Staveness (15) drives to the basket during the home-opener on Nov. 8.

Getting 1% better each day

Taylor Kaufmann, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

With about two thirds of the season left, Madison College women’s basketball coach Angel Whetstone has a plan to keep the team motivated.   “Everyday we work together on building as a...

A dance group performs at the Hmong New Year celebration held at Madison College in 2022.

Hmong New Year event to be held

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief November 14, 2023

Welcome the Hmong community of Wisconsin and learn what it means to be Hmong through their passions. Hosted by the Asian American Student Association (AASA), the Hmong New Year celebration takes place...

The Phi Theta Kappa honor society held its induction ceremony at the Truax Campus on Nov. 6.

Phi Theta Kappa holds induction ceremony

Clarion Staff Report November 14, 2023

Madison College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducted 124 new members during a ceremony in Mitby Theater on Nov. 9. In addition, the group recognized 13 instructors and staff members...

Alice in Dairyland Ashley Hagenow joins students and staff from the Bakery and Decorative Arts Program for a photograph. Pictured are, front row, from left: Maddie Wilson, Hailey Barrett, Meghan Reiche, Anabel Imhoff, Ashley Hagenow, Ashley Varholik, MC Mueller and Kaya Luo; back row, from left: Madeline Walstad, Evelyn Byrnes, Maddie Housley, Michele Mendez Tapia, Briana Jackson, Lela Vue, Jordan Keehn and Cheryl Weise.

Alice in Dairyland visits Madison College

Jennifer L. Bock, Madison College Baking & Decorative Arts Student November 14, 2023

The Madison College Baking Lab recently had a special visitor – the 76th Alice in Dairyland, Ashley Hagenow – who spent quality time with students in the Bakery and Decorative Arts Program. After serendipitously...

A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians, a Renaissance Faire like no other, celebrated its 15th year at Circus World in Baraboo.

A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

In a charming countryside nestled amidst rolling hills, a vibrant and enchanting event recently took place, captivating the hearts and minds of all who attended. A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians, a...

Coach Logan Fye, left, and Athletic Director Jason Verhelst, right, recognize Gabe Voung for his record-setting efforts prior to the team’s final match.

35 reasons to be glad he played

Taylor Kaufmann, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

A little more than two years ago, Gabe Voung thought his soccer career might come to a close after high school. Now he is Madison College’s career leader in goals scored and hopes to continue his playing...

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