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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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The Clarion
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International student offered Phi Theta Keta scholarship

International student offered Phi Theta Keta scholarship

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
May 5, 2021

Madison college employee forum, update on plan moving forward for pandemic and budget changes.

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
April 7, 2021
Park shelter and information signs at Donald County Park.

Donald County Park

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 24, 2021
Dean of Access and Student Success Keyimani Alford

College offers COVID-19 Impact Grant to students

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 3, 2021
This vacant building is planned to be the new location for the homeless shelter on Madison's East side.

East-side homeless shelter an opportunity for tackling increased need

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 3, 2021
An architectural rendering depicts what the interior of new Madison College Fitness Center will look like once completed..

Construction begins to create more accessible Fitness Center space

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
February 17, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual College Summit

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
February 3, 2021

Instructor shares a historical perspective on the Capitol Riots

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
February 3, 2021
Adama Sawadogo.

International student receives national recognition

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
December 10, 2020
Made out of PVC and durable covers, these igloos limit contact with other groups to decrease the spread of COVID-19.

Karben4 Brewing Igloos

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
December 10, 2020

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
November 24, 2020
Volunteer Center advisor Brianna Stapleton-Welch stands with the dropped off cat beds outside the Truax Campus.

Volunteer center creates cat beds for DCHS

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
November 11, 2020

Asian Student Support Initiative Team 

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
October 28, 2020
Valentina Ahedo (In red) poses with the administration staff of the Goodman South Campus.

Valentina Ahedo Profile 

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
October 14, 2020
Free flu clinic offered at Madison College

Free flu clinic offered at Madison College

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
October 14, 2020
Size comparison of a softball next to a baseball.

[Photo] Is Baseball Actually Harder than Softball?

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
October 14, 2020
Barbara Moreno Gonzalez

International student finds new home in student organizations

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020

Madison College presented EPA Green Power Leadership Award

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020

Anti-Racism Book Club launches in October

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020

Student Senate Begins Equity and Inclusion Initiative 

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 17, 2020

Weapons and protests shouldn’t mix

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 17, 2020
The red bags hold up to 10 lbs of food for students available at the college's drive-up food pantry sites.

Curbside due to COVID

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 16, 2020
Protester hold signs supporting Althea Bernstein and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Protest against attack on Madison woman

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 2, 2020

New services offered to help students find housing

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
September 2, 2020

Unidentified agents are unaccountable

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
August 31, 2020
Anica Graney is the new editor in chief of The Clarion, Madison College's student newspaper.

[Photo] Find a way to make this year work for you

Anica Graney, Editor
August 31, 2020
Sean Green, Student Senate President

Green’s goal is to improve the student experience

Chris Bird, News Editor
May 7, 2020

Grading option offered due to coronavirus challenge

Chris Bird, News Editor
May 7, 2020

Disability Resource Services responds to closure

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 22, 2020

Senate election results

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 22, 2020

How is Coronavirus affecting our cooking and eating habits?

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 22, 2020
Clarion illustration by Anica Graney

OUR VIEW: Sacrificing health and safety for the sake of our Economy is unbelievable

Chris Bird, News Editor
April 8, 2020

Elections during the outbreak may require absentee voting

Chris Bird, News Editor
March 25, 2020

Surviving isolation

Chris Bird, News Editor
March 25, 2020

Child care center expanding into new building

Chris Bird, News Editor
March 4, 2020

National TRiO Day to be celebrated on Feb. 21

Chris Bird, News Editor
February 20, 2020

Volunteer Fair encourages students to serve the community

Chris Bird, News Editor
February 20, 2020
Senate advisor Ellie Rome, left, and Dr. Howard Spearman, Vice President of Student Affairs, accept an award on behalf of Madison College from the All In Campus Democraty Challenge.

Efforts to increase student voting rates earn recognition for college

Chris Bird, News Editor
February 5, 2020

Protestors oppose Iran action

Chris Bird, News Editor
January 22, 2020

Holiday spending can place a strain on students’ budgets

Chris Bird, News Editor
December 12, 2019

Van is student’s home and refuge by choice

Chris Bird, News Editor
November 27, 2019

Modern vocabulary of gender

Chris Bird, News Editor
November 13, 2019
One of the 3D printers int he STEM Center prints a pumpkin. Students can earn their Digital 3D Printing badge at two upcoming sessions planned in the STEM Center. Those sessions are on Oct. 31, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Nov. 8 form 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To participate, students must sign up ahead of time using Eventbrite.com. Just search for “Earn a Digital 3D Printing Badge” by Madison College.

STEM Center teaches about 3D-printing

Chris Bird, News Editor
October 31, 2019
A community member speaks at the Alliant Energy Center during a National Guard Bureau meeting to discuss the environmental impact of bringing two squadrons of F-35A aircraft to the Dane County Regional Airport.

Community responds to plans locate F-35 squadrons in city

Chris Bird, News Editor
October 3, 2019

Symbols of hate found on campus

Chris Bird, News Editor
September 18, 2019
Changes and upgrades to the shuttle system

Changes and upgrades to the shuttle system

Chris Bird, News Editor
August 28, 2019
Deyshia Kinsey, front row, center, joins members of the United Common Ground for a photo at a conference last spring. Kinsey enters her second year as president of the student organization.

United Common Ground president excited about 2nd year with group

Chris Bird, News Editor
August 28, 2019
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