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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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"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" is now out on DVD and streaming services, photo by Clarion staff.

[Photo] It took 36 years, but ‘Beetlejuice’ got a true sequel

Oscar Ahn, Contributor
January 21, 2025
Two guests look at a series of paintings on display in the Truax Gallery as part of the “Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance” art show.

[Photo] ‘Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance ‘

Eli Schmidt, Arts Editor
December 4, 2024
Young dancers perform at the 2023 Hmong New Year celebration at Madison College.

[Photo] Hmong New Year Celebration to be held at Truax on Dec. 7

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
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[Photo] Mascotas del Programa de Veterinaria listas para ser adoptadas

Alexis N. Maue, Contributor
November 12, 2024
City of Madison Community Development Grants Supervisor Linette Rhodes speaks at a public hearing at Madison College.

[Photo] City hosts information session about men’s shelter near campus

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 12, 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.

[Photo] WolfPack volleyball falls in Region 4 semifinals

Clarion Staff Report
November 12, 2024
A display outside the Vet Tech area on the Truax campus shows pets currently up for adoption.

[Photo] Pets available for adoption from Vet Tech

Sara Bernabe, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
A map of the proposed project.

Madison College hosts Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) hearing 

Clarion Staff
August 12, 2024
Participants received goodies and learned about the importance of a healthy heart.

[Photo] Kicking off American Heart Month

Jackson Crossen , Photo Editor  
January 31, 2024
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[Photo] Farmer’s Fridge Update

Maddie Thorman, Managing Editor
December 6, 2023
Spanish 1 and Spanish 4 classes used virtual reality equipment along with ImmerseMe software to practice speaking Spanish in a different context.

[Photo] Spanish language learners use virtual reality for immersion

Tessara Clark, News Editor
December 5, 2023
Alyse Miller and Truman Way speaking on a podcast.

Club Spotlight: Clarion Radio 

Clarion Staff
September 26, 2023
A student places a flag on Lussier Student Plaza on Sept. 7 in memory of the victims of 9/11.

[Photo] Never forget – Sept. 11, 2001

Hannah Powell, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Telin Porter brings the ball up court for the Madison College men's basketball team on Dec. 3.

[Photo] Early lead fades as WolfPack falls short

Clarion Staff Report
December 8, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Newspaper, radio students win awards

Clarion Staff Report
November 9, 2022
Sets of clay cuffs are in Valeria Tatera's exhibit, "Blood Memories," on display in the Truax Gallery through Nov. 18.

[Photo] Native to Native: Art Activism

T Clearwater , Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Madison College’s Nellie Kendall, center, looks to put up a shot against McHenry County College on Nov. 4 during her team’s home opener.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins, women’s team falls in second game

Ross Litscher , Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Madison College’s Porter Pretasky, right, sets a screen to free up Nik Feller during their Nov. 4 game at home against McHenry County College.

[Photo] WolfPack basketball season begins with loss

Anthony McCulley , Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Student Senate Vice President of Team Development Lisa Lindert speaks during the Oct. 17 Town Hall as Senate President Wilfried Tapsoba looks on.

[Photo] Senate Town Hall encourages students to share their voices

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
October 27, 2022
Madison College midfielder Taylor Peterson fights for control of the ball against Joliet Junior College on Oct. 12.

[Photo] Women’s soccer regional champions

Chase DeMasi, Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Students study in the open space outside the Intercultural Exchange

[Photo] Favorite spots to study

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor
August 29, 2022
Students help the Volunteer Center wrap presents as part of the Santa’s Wish List gift-giving program.

[Photo] Volunteers needed over break

Stuart Pate, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Noely Bonilla paints during the Frida Kahlo event in the Intercultural Exchange.

[Photo] Students de-stress wil Frida Kahlo

Stuart Pate, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021

BIDEN INAUGURATION: Challenges await new president

Clarion Staff
January 19, 2021
Top 5 Holiday Movies

Top 5 Holiday Movies

Clarion Staff
December 10, 2020
Students participating in the local alternative break trip help with the Madison Reading Project on March 21, 2019. This year’s winter break service trip will be done virtually.

[Photo] Virtual Winter Break Trips

Adeline Holte, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
March 4, 2020

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
February 20, 2020

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
February 5, 2020
Pool Article

[Photo] Too divided to even talk about politics

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor
December 12, 2019
Poet Marty McConnell was the featured reader at a Yahara Journal event held in the Intercultural Exchange in April

[Photo] Marty McConnell strives to help poets find their voice

Clarion staff report
May 7, 2019
Karen Roberts Student Life Leadership Award winners were, from left, Aminata Sowe, Deyshia Kinsey, Tim Myers, Andrew Kicmol and Steven Ansorge

[Photo] Student leaders honored at college’s annual awards banquet

Katie Paape, News Editor
May 7, 2019
Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief of The Clarion

[Photo] Editor thankful for year at helm of The Clarion

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2019
Current and former members of The Clarion display the awards they received at the WNA’s annual convention on March 8. Pictured, from left, are Emily Dimond, Andrew Kicmol, Megan Binkley, Jessica Pokrandt and Sean Bull.

[Photo] The Clarion receives 18 awards from the Wisconsin College Media Association

CLARION STAFF REPORT
March 27, 2019
Alternative spring break volunteers help with The Madison Reading Project

[Photo] Volunteering at home

CLARION STAFF REPORT
March 27, 2019
Clarion staff members, from left, Sean Bull, Tessa Morhardt, Andrew Kicmol and Amara Gobermann show awards they won

[Photo] Clarion Staff wins multiple awards at regional newspaper convention

CLARION STAFF REPORT
February 19, 2019

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
February 19, 2019

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
February 5, 2019

Meet the Pack

Clarion Staff
February 5, 2019
The Clarion received seven awards at the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention. Pictured, from left, are staff members Damara Gillett, Alexandra Christensen, Andrew Kicmol and Joe Craker.

Clarion earns national recognition at conference

Clarion Staff
November 7, 2018
A pedestrian makes his way around the barricades protecting a flooded Livingston Street in downtown Madison on Sept. 7.

[Photo] Historic flooding still being felt in Wisconsin

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2018
Below, Officer Weckerly helps a student in the Truax parking lot change a flat tire.

[Photo] Public Safety

Sgt. Joe Steffen
October 18, 2016
Clarion staff members Patrick Kempfer, top, and Elliott Puckette reach the top of the new Madison College climbing wall.

[Photo] Bonding On Ropes Course

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor
August 23, 2016
The Clarion office has been temporarily relocated for the 2016-2017 school year to the second floor of Truax campus, room A2033

[Photo] Clarion Media Broadcasting

Josh Zytkiewicz, Broadcast General Manager
August 23, 2016

Both WolfPack basketball teams will have new coaches this year

Clarion Staff
August 23, 2016
The Clarion staff won several awards at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention in Middleton.

[Photo] Clarion wins first place at WNA

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor
March 2, 2016
Above, five members of The Clarion staff attended the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest Convention in Minneapolis on Jan. 29-31. (left to right) Josh Zytkiewicz, Mouna Algahithi, Patrick Kempfer, Stephanie Reidel, and Antonia Villalón.

[Photo] The Clarion wins Best of Show

Clarion Staff Report
February 4, 2016

Madison College campus updates

Clarion Staff
November 29, 2015

Author coming to Campus

Clarion Staff
September 16, 2015

Success Tips for Students

Clarion Staff
August 25, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker speaks during his first State of the State Address.

[Photo] Walker wins re-election

Joe Ballard, News Editor
November 5, 2014

Campus Updates for April 23

Clarion staff
April 24, 2014

Campus updates for April 9, 2014

Clarion staff
April 10, 2014

Campus Updates for Feb. 5

Clarion staff
February 6, 2014

Campus Updates for Jan. 22

Clarion staff
January 22, 2014

Campus updates for Nov. 6

Clarion staff
November 6, 2013

2012-13 Athletic Awards

Clarion Staff
May 8, 2013

Campus updates

Clarion Staff
May 8, 2013

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
April 24, 2013

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
March 20, 2013
Front row from left: Sarah Weatherbee, Robin Gee, Phil Ejercito, Kait Vosswinkel, Ellie Dahlquist. Back row from left: George Treviranus, Daniel Schott, Jacob Ennis.

Beyond the photograph: A tribute to Phil Ejercito

Clarion Staff
March 20, 2013

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
March 6, 2013

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
February 6, 2013

Campus Updates

Clarion Staff
January 22, 2013

Campus updates for Dec. 5, 2012

Clarion Staff
December 4, 2012

Senate Update

Clarion Staff
September 25, 2012

Braska in top 3 at home invite

Clarion Staff
September 25, 2012
Spectators at a Pow Wow leave the stands to join dancers during an Intertribal song, during which everyone is invited to dance around the drum circles. Dancers would typically move clockwise around the different drum circles gathered in the center of the floor.

Madison College Pow Wow held on Saturday, April 28

Clarion staff
May 8, 2012

Campus Updates

Clarion staff
May 8, 2012
Luke Muldonado, shown batting is a recent game, has the highest batting average on the Madison College baseball team, hitting .400 on the season.

Conference champs prepare for playoffs

Clarion staff
May 8, 2012

Softball team ousted in tournament play

Clarion staff
May 8, 2012

Campus Updates

Clarion staff
June 28, 2011

How to vote

Clarion staff
March 30, 2011

Campus Updates

Clarion staff
March 9, 2011

Clarion staff win 14 state, regional awards

Clarion staff
February 23, 2011

Campus Updates

Clarion staff
February 9, 2011

Campus Updates

Clarion staff
January 26, 2011

Campus Updates

Clarion staff
January 12, 2011
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