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Transitioning from Blackboard to Brightspace
Aviation Club Treasurer Hakon Heggland makes repairs to one of the planes.
Aviation Club hosts ‘RC Build and Fly Event’
Authors Jerry Apps, and Natasha Kassulke spoke on Earth Day, at the Monona Public Library, April 22, 2025, in Monona, Wisconsin.
Historian and former journalist focus on conservation in new book
Madison College has been notified that visas have been reinstated for the three students who had them revoked last month.
Visas for 3 Madison College students have been reinstated
Madison College student Furkan Sindar was the first-place winner of the college's Fall 2024 Honor Competition. Sindar advocates for a pathway for international students like himself to remain in the United States after their graduation.
Why international students deserve a pathway to stay
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Attention management in a time of digital chaos
An information table was set up outside the Truax Cafeteria throughout the month of April to help raise awareness about preventing sexual violence.
Increased support needed for survivors of sexual violence
Madison College research programs remain optimistic despite national funding concerns
Dancers adorned traditional clothing for Madison College’s annual Pow Wow held on April 26 at the Truax Campus.
Madison College hosts annual Pow Wow
Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Li Jun Li prepare for battle in “Sinners.” (Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)
‘Sinners’ is a genre-defying masterpiece that blends horror and period drama
Comedian Drew Lynch during a stand-up performance.
Drew Lynch: Triumph over adversity through comedy
Best Picture "Anora" winner Sean Baker in the press room at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times / TNS)
‘Anora’ director Sean Baker truly an elite filmmaker
Madison College's Brooke Steinhorst strides forward before releasing a pitch during a game earlier this season.
WolfPack softball team falls in Region 4 Quarterfinals
Madison College baseball coach Mike Davenport talks to the infield during a timeout in a recent home game.
Tough path to World Series
A main event you won’t soon forget
Rylee Rogers rounds first base after a hit against South Suburban College during a game at home on March 28.
WolfPack softball is off to a strong start this season
Club Spotlight: Veterans’ Club
Club Spotlight: Veterans’ Club
Yahara Journal announces spring contest winners
Yahara Journal announces spring contest winners
Athletics celebrates with ‘The Wolfies’
Athletics celebrates with ‘The Wolfies’
Yahara Journal Art Show Opens
Yahara Journal Art Show Opens
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
A youth group performs at the annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Dec. 7 at the Truax Campus.
Hmong New Year Celebration
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, shown in his office, is retiring after 11 years at the college.
Career of helping students
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
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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Robocop: Better than the average remake

Tom Richardson, Staff Writer • February 19, 2014

Every once in a while, a film remake can be good. But this doesn’t happen a lot, as many film remakes tend to fail, due to not re-imagining the story effectively, or not doing something unique with the...

Debating creationism: Bill Nye takes on Ken Ham

Adam Ruka, Staff Writer • February 19, 2014

When my devout Christian friend called me on a Tuesday night, the last thing I expected him to inform me about was a highly publicized debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham, on the topic of creationism....

Madison College’s Gabrielle Hood (15) grabs a rebound on Feb. 8 against Milwaukee Technical College.

Women’s basketball team has lost 3 of its last 4 games

Clarion staff report • February 19, 2014

With two games left before tournament play begins, the Madison College women’s basketball team hopes to return to its winning ways. The team has lost three of its last four games, including a 26-point...

Interesting facts about Valentine’s Day

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief • February 14, 2014

From as early as elementary school, Valentine’s Day is engrained in us as an important holiday. Our moms bought us a box of whichever Valentine was coolest at the time. We spent class time decorating...

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits with two Madison College instructors during her stop at the college’s Commercial Avenue campus on Friday, Jan. 31.

Baldwin visits Madison College to talk about clean energy plans

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor • February 5, 2014

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited her home state of Wisconsin on Jan. 31 and stopped at the Madison College campuses in Fort Atkinson and on Commercial Avenue in Madison. During her stop at the Commercial...

Students on the service trip assisted with a variety of pets, including birds and pot-bellied pigs.

Vet Tech trip helps sanctuary over winter break

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor • February 5, 2014

What did you do during your winter break? Visit family, perhaps or open some presents or eat too much chocolate? Maybe you played way too many video games or read a book. Inevitably, some of us had more...

It’s the season for love songs

Erin Johnsrud, Staff Writer • February 5, 2014

Love, countless poems, books, plays, movies and songs are written about its beginning, ending, and every stage in between. I’ll confess to not being a huge fan of love songs … when I’m not in love....

Madison College’s Kelly Calhoun (10) battles for a rebound during a recent game.

7th-ranked WolfPack women continue national quest

Nicholas Garton, Sports Editor • February 5, 2014

The WolfPack women’s basketball team’s quest for a national title is in full effect. Madison College has won 8 of its last 9 games, a dominant streak that has allowed the WolfPack to rocket up the...

Any firearm discussion needs student participation

Ryan Spoehr, News Editor • February 5, 2014

Although there is no proposal at this time to equip Public Safety officers at the college with firearms, some have recently commented about the possibility. I am not advocating for or against Public...

Public Safety officer Joseph Steffan on his rounds of the Truax campus wearing a taser on his left hip.

Taser resolution passed by board

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor • January 22, 2014

The resolution for allowing full-time Public Safety at the college to carry Tasers was passed this month and full-timers started to carry them on campus prior to the first day of classes. The resolution...

Madison College student Heather Serfoss works during an Auto Collision program course.

Student shifts gears to find career she loves

Jessica Keophilovanh, Staff Writer • January 22, 2014

Heather Serfoss said when she first considered going back to school, she wasn’t sure about the idea. She pictured the ever-taxing moments of motivating yourself to continue to pursue an education while...

Try smaller steps to reach your fitness resolution

Onawa Powell, Copy Editor • January 22, 2014

At the beginning of every new year, people all over have made all kinds of different New Year’s resolutions. People search for things in their lives that they would like to change or improve on for the...

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