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Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne began her role on July 1 and has been busy meeting people on campus and throughout the district community.
Focused on student completion
Students and staff can be seen in a newly renovated section of the Student Services are at the Truax Campus.
Welcome to the new Student Services Center
The newly remodeled Student Wellness Center, in the Health Building, Room 101, includes a large space for food storage for the Cupboard Food Pantry.
Student Wellness Center, pantry move into a custom-built space
Two small plots of land near the Watertown Campus were sold by Madison College to Habitat for Humanity.
College sells land near the Watertown Campus
Clarion illustration by Aida Wilmo
Clarion adopts policy on AI use
Sara Bernabe is the editor in chief of The Clarion for the 2025-26 school year. (Photo provided to The Clarion)
Like you, I’m a student here to learn
Clarion illustration by Aida Wilmo
Dangers of data manipulation for political gain
Clarion editor Sara Bernabe meets her soon-to-be pet, now named Gatsby, at Madison College’s Vet Tech Lab.
Getting Gatsby: Madison College helped me find the perfect cat
Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in "Jurassic World Rebirth." (Universal Pictures / Zuma Press / TNS)
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’
Book reminds us dinosaurs once ruled the Earth
Hoodie Allen performs at Summerfest on June 20 at the U.S. Cellular Connections Stage in Milwaukee.
Hoodie Allen performs with energy and passion
Def Leppard’s show was a highlight of Summerfest
Madison College men’s soccer player Rodrigo Lasso holds off a defender during a scrimmage with UW-Stevens Point.
Depth will be a strength for WolfPack men’s soccer team
Madison College volleyball players receive a serve during a recent practice.
4 volleyball returnees to help lead newcomers
Madison College Esports coach Joe Hanson, center, has stepped down after five seasons and 10 national titles. (Photo provided by Madison College Athletics)
After 5 years and 10 titles, Hanson steps aside as Esports coach
WolfPack 5th in NJCAA Division 2 World Series
The new food pantry space features storage rack that roll out, enabling more goods to be shelved. (Clarion Staff Report)
Campus food pantries open week of Sept. 2
The Madison College Volunteer Center helped with Habitat for Humanity over spring break in March 2025.
Club Spotlight: Volunteer Center
Welcome week activities at the Intercultural Exchange
Welcome week activities at the Intercultural Exchange
A Bcycle station is located near the Health Education Building at the Truax Campus.
Students can save on a Bcycle membership
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 Adam Larock takes a swing at a pitch during a recent game. Larock is hitting .357 this season. He and his teammates hope to take the momentum of a 34-9 season into post-season play.

Madison College baseball team continues to win

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
May 7, 2019
Madison College’s Walker Jenkins (10) reaches around the tag as he slides into second base during his team’s 6-5 win over the College of Lake County on April 16.

WolfPack on a winning streak

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
April 23, 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.

Baseball delivers wins

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
Madison College students and staff attending an alternative break service trip to the Florida panhandle gather for a photograph on the beach during a break in their work activities.

Having a lasting impact

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019

Baseball team wins 5 of 11 during trek to Arizona

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
March 27, 2019

WolfPack women fall to Elgin, end season

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
March 5, 2019
A sign directs students and visitors to the new early voting location in the Madison College Truax Campus Gateway

Early voting offered on campus for the first time

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
February 19, 2019
Madison College guard Shaquita Lee, 22, attempts to steal the ball from a Milwaukee Area Technical College opponent during her team’s 78-49 victory at home on Feb. 16

Finishing Strong

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
February 19, 2019

Back-to-back wins boost women’s basketball team

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
Women’s basketball player Shaquita Lee looks to pass the ball after being trapped by two Harper College opponents.

Back-to-back losses for the WolfPack women’s basketball team

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
January 25, 2019

Madison College fall athletes sweep N4C most valuable player honors

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
January 25, 2019

3 trips now planned for service learning

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
January 24, 2019

Annual deer harvest numbers up this season

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018

Here’s the deal: It’s easy to spot poker tells if you pay attention

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Sophomore guard Tianna Sackett drives in for a layup during the Madison College women’s basketball win over Rochester Community College on Nov. 20.

Win streak hits 6 games

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018

Playoffs still a remote possibility for Packers

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
November 21, 2018
Madison College women’s basketball player Aniah Williams, left, looks to drive past a Sauk Valley Community College opponent during the WolfPack’s victory on Nov. 14 at Redsten Gymnasium.

WolfPack wins 3 in a row

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
November 21, 2018

Young team takes court for women’s basketball

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018

Tough ending for a successful men’s soccer season

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Two Madison College volleyball players attempt to block a shot

Volleyball team wins 4 in a row, ranked 10th

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018

PBS food expert will host college’s chef series

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018
Madison College forward Shane Paterson fights off a trio of Harper College defenders

Storming through rivals

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
October 10, 2018

Men’s soccer team claims 4-straight wins, record now 6-2

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018

Time to get your flu shot!

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Madison College volleyball player Tianna Sackett blocks an opponent

WolfPack handles Hawks despite rough third set

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
The WolfPack doesn't get rained out

WolfPack rallies to win

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

Volleyball team is back on the prowl

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Brianna Stapleton-Welch

New advisor connects students with volunteer opportunities

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Metered parking lots at the Truax Campus are meant for short-term visitors. Students should use the main lots.

Parking rules will be strictly enforced

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018

New group of students set for semester abroad

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
Illustration by Michael Edwards envisioning water on Mars.

News of a lake of water deep below surface of Mars draws only yawns

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
WolfPack men's soccer

WolfPack men’s soccer ready for season

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018

Jeff Thomas to coach WolfPack volleyball

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
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