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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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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

Clarion Staff Report
May 6, 2025
Madison College baseball coach Mike Davenport talks to the infield during a timeout in a recent home game.

Tough path to World Series

Clarion Staff Report
May 6, 2025
Yahara Journal announces spring contest winners

Yahara Journal announces spring contest winners

Clarion Staff Report
May 5, 2025
Newly inducted Phi Theta Kappa members and chapter officers gather for a photograph at the Truax Campus after the April 10 induction ceremony.

PTK induction held on April 10

Clarion Staff Report
April 21, 2025
Student Senate Election Results

Student Senate Election Results

Clarion Staff Report
April 14, 2025
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

Clarion Staff Report
April 8, 2025

College presidential search plans forums for end of March

Clarion Staff Report
March 4, 2025
Madison College’s George Whaley IV gets fouled by a College of DuPage player during the WolfPack’s 77-69 loss at home on Feb. 11.

WolfPack falls in Region 4 tournament semifinals

Clarion Staff Report
March 4, 2025
Keelyn Zwirschitz bringing the ball up court during a game on Feb. 15.

WolfPack women’s basketball team enjoys a season of improvement

Clarion Staff Report
March 4, 2025
Pup Pack Donation Drive

Pup Pack Donation Drive

Clarion Staff Report
February 25, 2025
Your Vote Matters. Become a Madison College Student Senator. Run for the 2025-2026 term. Deadline to apply is March 9, 2025.

Student Senate applications now open

Clarion Staff Report
February 19, 2025
Keelyn Zwirschitz (10) drives toward the hoop against Joliet Junior College on Feb. 4. The WolfPack posted a 60-52 victory.

WolfPack women’s basketball falls to 9-13 after pair of losses

Clarion Staff Report
February 12, 2025
Madison College's George Whaley IV jumps to shoot the ball during a game at the Redsten Gymnasium.

2 wins in OT give No. 20 WolfPack a big boost

Clarion Staff Report
February 12, 2025
WolfPack 9 and Alumni Weekend announced

WolfPack 9 and Alumni Weekend announced

Clarion Staff Report
February 12, 2025
Leadership Series Event Moved to Feb. 26 

Leadership Series Event Moved to Feb. 26 

Clarion Staff Report
February 11, 2025
The Yahara Journal is holding a writing contest for Madison College students through March 14. Enter up to five items by emailing yaharajournal@madisoncollege.edu.

Yahara Journal announces fall writing and artwork contest winners

Clarion Staff Report
January 28, 2025
The Madison College Esports Team won its third-straight NJCAAE Valorant national title this past fall semester.

Esports team earns another national title, its 3rd straight

Clarion Staff Report
January 21, 2025
Madison College’s Aubrie Maass (12) inbounds the ball against Harry S. Truman College on Jan. 4. The WolfPack posted a 96-54 victory.

Women’s basketball team now 6-9 after 3 straight losses

Clarion Staff Report
January 21, 2025
Madison College’s Amir Ford, center, soars to the basket in a 79-72 loss against Ellsworth Community College on Jan. 4. Photo by Hunter Radke.

Rebounding from tough loss

Clarion Staff Report
January 21, 2025
Artist rendering of the new child care center being built at the Goodman South Campus. Provided to The Clarion.

Work begins this month on Goodman South Child Care Center

Clarion staff report
January 21, 2025
Newly inducted members of the National Society of Leadership and Success gather for a photo.

NSLS Induction Ceremony 

Clarion Staff Report
December 4, 2024
Camilla Hauser (24) is about to pivot and swing around her opponent during a home game on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

WolfPack women’s basketball on a 3-game winning streak

Clarion Staff Report
December 4, 2024
Jevon Campbell (1) scores off a jump shot during his team's victory over Blackhawk on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Fast start for ranked WolfPack

Clarion Staff Report
December 4, 2024

Post-season honors for the WolfPack

Clarion Staff Report
December 4, 2024
Madison Area Technical College shared governance.

Applications re-opened for Shared Governance Councils until Nov. 22

Clarion Staff Report
November 13, 2024
Madison College’s Emma Carpenter (left) and Amber Horn attempt to block a spike from a Bryant & Stratton College player during their NJCAA Region 4 Division II playoff game at Redsten Gymnasium on Nov. 6. The WolfPack won, 3-0.

WolfPack volleyball falls in Region 4 semifinals

Clarion Staff Report
November 12, 2024
Two Madison College soccer players console each other on the field after a heart-wrenching overtime loss in the NJCAA Region 4 Tournament.

Overtime loss ends season for WolfPack men’s soccer team

Clarion Staff Report
November 12, 2024
Madison College's Maddie Cadd from Milton defends the ball from her opponent during a match earlier this season.

Women’s soccer falls to defending champions

Clarion Staff Report
November 12, 2024
WolfPack athletics logo

WolfPack men’s basketball upsets Waubonsee

Clarion Staff Report
November 12, 2024

WolfPack women’s basketball team has reason to be optimistic

Clarion Staff Report
November 12, 2024

PTK Induction 

Clarion Staff Report
November 11, 2024
From left to right, Kodiak Koessl, Sara Bernabe, Kelly Feng, and Kai Brito celebrate the Clarion's recognition at the National College Media Convention

The Clarion named best of show

Clarion Staff Report
November 4, 2024
Madison College's Courtney Gorum spikes the ball during a match in Redsten Gymnasium on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.

Gorum becomes career leader in kills for WolfPack

Clarion Staff Report
October 22, 2024
Ava Schmidt, left, and Atrizy Ocampo skip in a circle, waiting for the game to resume on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Freshman scores three goals to lead WolfPack past Triton

Clarion Staff Report
October 22, 2024

WolfPack men’s soccer on track to make tourney

Clarion Staff Report
October 22, 2024

Event promoted freedom to read 

Clarion Staff Report
October 1, 2024
Madison College forward Atziry Ocampo (16) gets control of the ball against Rock Valley.

Match with 14th-ranked Rock Valley ends in a tie

Clarion Staff Report
September 25, 2024
Courtney Gorum and Kate Howe jump in an attempt to block the incoming ball from a Bryant & Stratton College player.

WolfPack tournament showcases some of the top teams in the area

Clarion Staff Report
September 25, 2024
Madison College's Cole Rogers(20) steps in to strike the ball and get it to the opponent's side of the field.

Madison College men’s soccer team has been tough to score against

Clarion Staff Report
September 25, 2024
Madison College volleyball players celebrate a point during a match from the 2023-24 season. The team posted a 23-10 record last season.

Madison College volleyball has an optimistic outlook

Clarion Staff Report
August 26, 2024
The Madison College women’s soccer team prepared for the upcoming season with a scrimmage against Edgewood College.

New coach, same expectations

Clarion Staff Report
August 26, 2024
The Madison College men’s soccer team recently hosted a scrimmage against Edgewood College at Goodman Pitch East.

Missing out on regional serves as motivation

Clarion Staff Report
August 26, 2024
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
NSLS holds spring induction ceremony 

NSLS holds spring induction ceremony 

Clarion staff report 
April 17, 2024
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
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
Madison College catcher Mackenna Schultz frames a pitch as the umpire considers his call during a game against Milwaukee Area Technical College on Feb. 27.

Early start to season

Clarion Staff Report
March 5, 2024
Madison College’s Tyler Mitchell goes up for a shot.

WolfPack men’s basketball team falls in several single-digit losses

Clarion Staff Report
January 17, 2024
Madison College’s Kaylee Anzalone drives for a shot.

WolfPack has highlights despite long losing streak

Clarion Staff Report
January 17, 2024
National Society of Leadership and Success inductees, outgoing NSLS President Buya Jammeh, incoming NSLS President Michael Malone, and Lead Impact Award winner Theresa Laws-Dahl gather for a photograph following the induction ceremony on Dec. 5.

Leadership society celebrates new members 

Clarion Staff Report
December 6, 2023
Madison College guard Kaylee Anzalone (10) goes up for a shot during the season-opening game against the University of Dubuque JV.

WolfPack women’s basketball team stands at 1-8

Clarion Staff Report
December 5, 2023

WolfPack men’s basketball team jumps to a 4-4 start on the season

Clarion Staff Report
December 5, 2023

Fall sports athletes earn regional recognition

Clarion Staff Report
December 5, 2023
Clarion staff members Maddie Thorman, Kelly Feng, Kai Brito and Hannah Powell show the awards they received at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention in Atlanta.

The Clarion and Yahara Journal earn national recognition

Clarion Staff Report
November 14, 2023
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 Gabby Hack blocks an opponent during a recent match at Redsten Gymnasium.

WolfPack volleyball finishes year as regional runner-up

Clarion Staff Report
November 14, 2023
Members of The Clarion staff show the Pacemaker awards they received on Oct. 30. Pictured, from left, are: Kai Brito, Hannah Powell, Kelly Feng, Maddie Thorman.

The Clarion wins online Pacemaker

Clarion Staff Report
October 31, 2023
Madison College’s Gabe Voung, right, is now the career goals leader with 34.

Voung sets new scoring record in WolfPack win

Clarion Staff Report
October 17, 2023
Madison College’s Kendall Weisensel (center) digs the ball during a match on Sept. 27.

Madison College volleyball nearing another 20-win year

Clarion Staff Report
October 17, 2023

WolfPack golf team wins third-straight tournament

Clarion Staff Report
October 17, 2023

Women’s soccer team has 3 straight ties

Clarion Staff Report
October 17, 2023
ETHAN JAMES / CLARION Madison College freshman Delaney Bracken outruns a Kankakee Community College defender on Sept. 12. The WolfPack posted a 2-0 win in the match at Goodman Pitch East.

Strong start for fall teams

Clarion Staff Report
September 26, 2023
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Intercultural Exchange, Room C1430.

Hispanic Heritage Month activities

Clarion Staff Report
September 19, 2023

Resolution honors students becoming first responders

Clarion Staff Report
August 28, 2023
Madison College forward Gabe Voung, left, shown during a match from the 2022 season, led the national in goals last year with 25.

Voung, returnees provide experience to WolfPack men’s soccer

Clarion Staff Report
August 28, 2023

Women’s soccer team ready for Division II

Clarion Staff Report
August 28, 2023
Cars fill one of the main student parking lots at the Madison College Truax Campus.

Avoid parking tickets on campus with these tips

Clarion Staff Report
August 23, 2023
Madison College’s Claire Smedema delivers a pitch against Joliet Junior College on April 27.

WolfPack softball on an upswing

Clarion Staff Report
May 2, 2023
Madison College’s Evan Iwinski gets hit by a pitch during his team’s game against Carl Sandburg College on April 21.

WolfPack baseball hoping to finish strong

Clarion Staff Report
May 2, 2023
Chef series host Kyle Cherek poses with Zoë François following the event. (Tessa Morhart / Clarion)

Zoë François bakes at Madison College

Clarion Staff Report
April 19, 2023
Madison College men's soccer coach Logan Fye.

Fye takes over as men’s soccer coach

Clarion Staff Report
April 19, 2023
Phi Theta Kappa officers and Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, join retiring Provost Dr. Turina Bakken for a photo after presenting her with an honorary membership.

Phi Theta Kappa holds spring induction ceremony

Clarion Staff Report
April 4, 2023
The Clarion won 19 awards in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation’s 2022 Better Collegiate Newspaper Contests, including six first-place awards.

The Clarion wins 19 awards in collegiate contest

Clarion Staff Report
April 4, 2023
E.G. Scharmka, executive director of the Goodman Foundation, joins Jorge Medina andThresia Elskamp for a photograph at the ceremony honoring newly inducted members of the Madison College Athletics Hall of Fame. Not pictured is Matt Goetz.

WolfPack Athletic Hall of Fame inducts new members

Clarion Staff Report
April 4, 2023
Student Senate Logo

Student Senate Candidate Profiles

Clarion Staff Report
March 21, 2023
Madison College softball player Makenna Gish can be seen through the backstop taking a swing at a pitch during a game in Florida this month.

Madison College softball team wins 4 games on Florida trip

Clarion Staff Report
March 21, 2023
Madison College's Reyna Knox goes up for a shot during a recent home game.

Madison College falls in regional first round game

Clarion Staff Report
February 28, 2023
Madison College’s Keith Hoffman looks to pass the ball as a pair of South Suburban College defenders close in during a home game earlier this season.

WolfPack fall short in regional title bout

Clarion Staff Report
February 28, 2023
A visitor looks at paintings on display in the Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery.

Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery

Clarion Staff Report
February 15, 2023
Madison College’s Taylor Ripp drives through the lane against Harper College.

WolfPack women fall to South Suburban

Clarion Staff Report
February 15, 2023
Madison College's Peter Gustafson tries to stop a driving opponent during a recent game.

5-game win streak comes to an end

Clarion Staff Report
February 15, 2023
Madison College’s Taylor Ripp (22) defends an inbounds play in her team’s win against Gogebic Community College on Jan. 26.

Madison College win ends an 8-game losing streak

Clarion Staff Report
February 1, 2023
Madison College’s Telin Porter stops a Milwaukee Area Technical College player from driving to the basket during their game on Jan. 24.

WolfPack scores big win to climb above .500

Clarion Staff Report
February 1, 2023
Madison College’s Mikala Williams puts up a shot in her team’s loss against Bryant and Stratton on Jan. 10.

Overtime loss extends streak to 6 games

Clarion Staff Report
January 18, 2023
Madison College’s Deante Luster fends off a defender during the Jan. 10 game against Bryant and Stratton College.

Loss opens conference play

Clarion Staff Report
January 18, 2023
Newly inducted members of Madison College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success gather on stage for photos after the induction ceremony on Nov. 28.

National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 35 members

Clarion Staff Report
December 8, 2022
Telin Porter brings the ball up court for the Madison College men's basketball team on Dec. 3.

Early lead fades as WolfPack falls short

Clarion Staff Report
December 8, 2022
Madison College’s Cora Hansen (34) is trapped by the Prairie State College defense as she looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a home game on Dec. 3.

Women’s basketball team improves its record to 6-6

Clarion Staff Report
December 8, 2022
Newly inducted members of the Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society gather for a photograph following the induction ceremony held in the Mitby Theater at the Truax Campus on Nov. 10

Honor society inducts new members

Clarion Staff Report
November 23, 2022

Foundation scholarship applications are due Dec. 1

Clarion Staff Report
November 23, 2022
Madison College staff Zong Her and Gage Matthews encourage students to complete the Student Satisfaction Inventory survey in the Truax Cafeteria on Nov. 7.

Student satisfaction survey responses sought by Nov. 18

Clarion Staff Report
November 9, 2022
Members of The Clarion staff attended MediaFest22 in Washington DC on Oct. 26-30. Pictured, from left are Kelly Feng, managing editor, Iman Alrashid, copy editor, Taleise Lawrence, assistant editor, and Lillian Coppelman, editor in chief.

Newspaper, radio students win awards

Clarion Staff Report
November 9, 2022

11 men’s soccer players get postseason honors

Clarion Staff Report
November 9, 2022

3 Madison College volleyball players named all-conference

Clarion Staff Report
November 9, 2022

WolfPack volleyball wins its 20th match

Clarion Staff Report
October 26, 2022
New win streak started

New win streak started

CLARION STAFF REPORT
September 28, 2022

WolfPack volleyball now stands at 14-7 overall

CLARION STAFF REPORT
September 28, 2022
Invitational held at Door Creek Golf Course on Sept. 9.

WolfPack hosts golf invitational

Clarion Staff Report
September 14, 2022

WolfPack women’s soccer team on a 2-game slide

Clarion Staff Report
September 14, 2022
Madison College’s Gabe Voung battles for a ball at midfield against Milwaukee Area Technical College. Voung scored a career-high four goals to lead the WolfPack to a 9-0 victory.

WolfPack men’s soccer keeps winning

Clarion Staff Report
September 14, 2022
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