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Nate Marshall, a poet and instructor at UW-Madison, answers students’ questions during a reading held in the Truax Campus Studio Theater on Nov. 3. Marshall read from his latest poetry book, “Finna.”

[Photo] Sharing the tales behind the poems he writes

November 23, 2022
Madison Colleges Cassie Paulsen defends a Rockford University JV player during a game on Nov. 17.

[Photo] Strong finish brings a win for the WolfPack

November 23, 2022
Madison College women’s basketball co-coaches James Adams, left, and Mike Mayfield, right, visit with their team during a timeout against Rockford University JV on Nov. 17.

[Photo] Building a team together

November 23, 2022
Staff members talk to students about the new student website.

[Photo] Changes are coming to the college’s student website

October 14, 2022
Madison College sophomore Lexi Kulow, left, fires a shot between two College of DuPage defenders during their match at home on Oct. 8.

[Photo] WolfPack women’s soccer wins conference title again

October 14, 2022
Madison College freshman midfielder Mahala Frey, right, battles a Finlandia University opponent for possession of the ball during their match on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Madison College upends Finlandia University, 2-0

September 28, 2022
Madison College’s Caeben Schomber battles a McHenry defender for the ball during the WolfPack’s 7-1 victory on Sept. 17.

[Photo] New win streak started

September 28, 2022
Madison College instructor Jamie Kember, left, performs with “Don’t Mess With Cupid” on one of the stages at the Taste of Madison on the Capitol Square on Sept. 3.

[Photo] Taste of Madison returns to city’s Capitol Square

September 14, 2022
Students encourage others to participate in the WolfPack Wisdom Channel’s Bunny Bonanza event.

[Photo] Bunny videos help promote the WolfPack Wisdom channel

April 20, 2022
Students who attended the PTK Induction Ceremony gather for a photograph.

[Photo] Phi Theta Kappa induction held

November 23, 2021
Madison College’s Jadyn Holman hits a ball off two Joliet Junior College blockers for one of her team-record 25 kills during a 3-1 victory at home on Oct. 21. Holman was one of six players recognized during sophomore night.

[Photo] Holman ties school record for kills in a match

October 26, 2021
The Clarion won eight first place awards.

[Photo] The Clarion wins 18 WNAF Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest Awards

April 21, 2021
Face coverings will be standard equipment again when Madison College athletic practices resume this March. The men’s soccer team, show practicing during the fall semester, are among the teams hoping to begin competion later this semester.

[Photo] Madison College’s spring and summer sports seasons expected to proceed, despite winter sports cancellation

February 17, 2021
Voters file in to vote on the first day of early voting at the Madison College Protective Services Building at the Truax Campus.

[Photo] Cast your vote before election day at the Truax and Goodman South Campuses 

November 2, 2020
PotatoWare cutlery is one of many new options as Madison College Food Services moves toward more green packaging.

[Photo] Madison College Food Services Go Green   

October 28, 2020
Vintage Brewing Company in downtown Madison is one of many services that have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who rely on the service industry for their income are feeling the financial pinch.

[Photo] How COVID-19 is affecting students in the service industry

April 8, 2020
Texas Roadhouse is one of many Madison area restaurants to add a curbside pick up option during the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] East Side’s Secret Getaway

April 8, 2020
A WolfPack Alert notice on one of the campus monitors inside the Madison College main Truax building announces the initial campus closure, which has now been extended through May 15.

[Photo] Completing the Census is important for many reasons

March 25, 2020
A happy St. Patrick’s Day decoration sits in a Madison-area yard.

[Photo] Surviving isolation

March 25, 2020
Members of The Clarion staff show awards the paper received at the Best of the Midwest College Journalism Conference. Pictured, from left, are: Britni Petitt, Mandy Scheuer, Maia Lathrop, Christina Gordon and Anica Graney.

[Photo] Madison has developed its own ‘Carnaval’ traditions

March 4, 2020
Edgar Kunz reads from his book “Tap Out” in the Intercultural Exchange at the Truax Campus, Room C1430. The event was sponsored by the Yahara Journal.

[Photo] Edgar Kunz presents his story to Madison College

February 5, 2020
The Clarion staff members attended the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. Pictured, from left, are Chris Bird, Sean Bull, Britni Petitt, and Tessa Morhardt, showing some of the awards the newspaper earned.

[Photo] The Clarion receives 9 awards at national college media convention

November 13, 2019
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[Photo] Softball team enters tourney at 36-10 overall

May 7, 2019
Madison College pitcher Matt Hamilton delivers a pitch to a Kishwaukee opponent during their home opener on March 27. The WolfPack swept the doubleheader, 10-0, and 3-0.

[Photo] Baseball delivers wins

April 9, 2019
Madison College freshman Aniah Williams set a single game scoring record this season with 41 points in a single game.

[Photo] Williams finding success

March 5, 2019
Managing Editor Amara Gobermann, left, gets a photo with Lt. gov. Mandala Barnes after an event celebrating Madison Colleges rooftop solar array earlier this semester

[Photo] Meet the managing editor of The Clarion

February 5, 2019
Kaitlin Satern moves in to steal the ball from an opponent

[Photo] Nothing new in dominant women’s soccer victories

September 12, 2018
Libero Maddie Scalissi of the Madison College volleyball team setting a play.

[Photo] Volleyball team is back on the prowl

September 12, 2018
Karen Roberts Student Life Leadership award winners, from left, Ousman Darboe, Christina Marshalek, Kalia Vang, Katrina Willis and Jessica Pokrandt join Dr. Keith Cornille for a photo.

[Photo] Student leaders recognized at annual success banquet

May 1, 2018
State Rep. Melissa Sargent speaks recently at an event at Madison College that was sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa.

[Photo] Sargent speaks on the luxury item tax of menstrual products

April 17, 2018
Angie Trudell-Vasquez presents a workshop, Politics, Power and Poetry, at the Intercultural Exchange on the Truax Campus on March 21.

[Photo] ACLU visits Truax to talk poetry

April 4, 2018
Student Matthew Webster is the man behind the scenes, broadcasting sporting events for the athletic department.

[Photo] Webster works behind the scenes

March 20, 2018
The entire dugout greets Katelin Gilbertson (22) at home plate after she hit a two-run homerun in the Madison College softball team’s season opening game against Rock Valley College, a 4-1 victory for the WolfPack.

[Photo] Softball starts out 16-3

March 20, 2018
Adrienne Oliva, The Clarions editor-in-chief, spent a day as Wolfie, the colleges mascot and enjoyed the experience.

[Photo] My day as Wolfie was enlightening

February 27, 2018
Madison College’s assistant women’s basketball coach Mike Mayfield, left, watches a recent game with players Megan Corcoran, center, and Tierra Sackett.

[Photo] Sharing his life lessons, Mike Mayfield encourages athletes to strive for the best at everything they do

February 27, 2018
Madison College’s Deshawn Black, right, battles for position with an opponent.

[Photo] Basketball teams find success at times during winter break

January 16, 2018
Madison College’s Alex Easterday shoots over a Milwaukee Area Technical College defender during the WolfPack’s 93-81 victory on Jan. 10.

[Photo] Small numbers get big results: WolfPack men’s basketball team finds ways to win even when shorthanded

January 16, 2018
Madison College’s BCycle station is located near the entrance to the Health Building at the Truax Campus.

[Photo] Campus BCycle rolling strong in 2nd year

December 5, 2017
Louis Bentley, left, and his son, Luca Bently, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Snacks with Santa event in the Truax Campus Gateway on Dec. 2. Louis Bentley is a 2008 graudation of the college’s EMT program.

[Photo] Holiday Traditions: Students tell what they like the most about the season

December 5, 2017
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[Photo] Men’s soccer team opens season with home win over Malcom X

August 28, 2017
Pitcher Emily Wiederholt led the softball team this season with nine wins.

[Photo] Softball team ends season with 34-17 overall record

May 2, 2017
A visual marketing class project blossoms at Madisons Hilldale Mall.

[Photo] Visual marketing students create display at Hilldale

May 2, 2017
Caricature artist Theo Howard draws for a student at the grand opening ceremony.

[Photo] Grand Opening: Students, college officials mark end of latest phase of construction at Truax

May 2, 2017
Advisor Jackie Dahlke, right, celebrates with students at the National Society of Leadership and Success induction ceremony on April 27.

[Photo] Madison College National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 73 students in its inaugural class

May 2, 2017
Madison College softball players react to a triple to right field hit by Rock Valley College’s Madason Shaw on April 14.

[Photo] Wins over DuPage help lift softball team

April 18, 2017
Madison College softball player Brenna Seeber pulls back on a slap hit attempt during a recent game.

[Photo] The art of slapping: Technique puts softball players on the fastest path to first base

April 18, 2017
The Clarion received 11 awards at the WNA convention. Pictured are Bailey Ayres, Kim Michal, Josh Zytkiewicz, Lucy Smith, Vernon Ziegler and Elliott Puckette

[Photo] Clarion wins state, regional awards

March 22, 2017
Meshan Adams, a member of the Madison College Student Senate, takes a swing with a sledge hammer at the temporary wall that separated the completed cafeteria seating area from the section that was still under construction during a ceremony on Dec. 21.

[Photo] Construction Update: Opening New Areas

January 17, 2017
Madison College women’s basketball coach Lois Heeren directs her team during a time out against Fox Valley on Nov. 9.

[Photo] Strong Start: Women’s basketball team opens year with 5 straight wins

November 16, 2016
Author and investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill speaks at the Truax Campus on September 19

[Photo] Giving a voice to the voiceless

October 4, 2016
Madison College Student Life Advisor Rogelio Encizo is assisting with a new group at the college called the Interclub Diversity Council. The group’s long-term goal will be to create recommendations for serving the needs of under-represented groups.

[Photo] Promoting equity, inclusion

April 20, 2016
Madison College’s Carson Carmody attempts to dodge the tag on a play at the plate against Kishwaukee College at home on March 28. Madison College lost the game, 8-5.

[Photo] Madison College baseball continues to improve

April 6, 2016
The Clarion staff who attended the Associated Collegiate Press Convention were, from left, Nicolas LaMorte, Josh Zytkiewicz, Rebecca Waraczynski, Mouna Algahaithi, advisor Doug Kirchberg and instructor Terry Bell.

[Photo] The Clarion, Yahara Journal earn honors at convention

November 10, 2015
Madison College’s Sean Kim (left) gets control of the ball against Joliet in the Oct. 21 playoff game.

[Photo] Men’s soccer team falls to Joliet in playoff game

October 27, 2015
Baseball player Brandon Gibis, shown flipping a bat to a teammate during a May 2 game, was one of two student athletes recognized as the Madison College Sportspeople of the Year at the annual athletic banquet on April 23.

[Photo] WolfPack athletes honored at awards banquet

May 11, 2015
Clarion staff members, from left, Marisa Comeau Kerege, Natalie Connors, Andrea Debauche, Stephanie Beirne Leuer and Robin Gee attended the annual Wisconsin Newspaper Association convention on Feb. 27.

[Photo] Clarion wins 8 awards in state contest

March 5, 2015
Attending the Best of the Midwest Newspaper Convention were, from left, front row: Marissa Comeau-Kerege, Natalie Connors, Deanna Pierce; back row: Christopher Pinkert, Isaac Brown, and Stuart Benjamin.

[Photo] Clarion receives 3 awards at Best of Midwest

February 19, 2015
Clarion staff members, from left, Joe Pruski, Natalie Connors, Frederic Hewitt and Onawa Powell, show one of the awards the newspaper won at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention.

[Photo] The Clarion wins 3 national awards

November 12, 2014
You never know who you’ll meet on State Street as part of the annual Freakfest celebration in downtown Madison. In 2008, it was “Chucky. Costumes of all sorts, at right, will be on display at this year’s celebration on Friday, Nov. 1.

[Photo] Freakfest brings revelers to State Street

October 29, 2014
Students work on research for their class projects in the Truax campus library.

[Photo] Librarians can help guide your research process

October 29, 2014
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