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The new college president, Dr. Jennifer Berne, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 31.
Berne tells of her journey from faculty member to provost
Dr. Tim Casper, Madison College’s interim president and a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on April 2.
Casper shares his experience, vision during student forum
Dr. Dawn Crim, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 24.
Crim shares what makes her a good fit for Madison College
Dr. Charles W. Lepper, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 27.
Lepper tells students about his educational journey
Social media and body image
Social media and body image
Suada Murseli and her family pose for a photo in front of the Big Ben Clock tower in the UK.
The toll of being a stay-at-home student mom
Image generated by Balaji "Abi" Abishek using ChatGPT 4o image generator.
AI vision model changing how machines see
Confessions of a binge-watcher
Confessions of a binge-watcher
A sinister toy monkey returns to the family he haunted long ago in “The Monkey.” (Neon/TNS)
‘The Monkey’ shows some toys should never be played with
The HAWS mascot poses at one of the many booths raising money for charity.
Furries raise money for HAWS charity at annual convention
“Punch-Drunk Love” is an example of autism portrayal in a movie.
Portrayals of autism in film can be outdated
1989 Indiana Jones game continues to hold up well
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
Madison College women’s basketball coach Angel Whetstone speaks to her team during a game this past season. The WolfPack showed strong improvement in Whetstone’s second year at the helm.
Team shows solid improvement in Whetstone’s second season
Madison College’s Chris Calico (10) hits a ground ball, allowing teammate James Duncan (22) to score another run against Bryant & Stratton on April 1.
Madison College baseball is ranked No. 13
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
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
Madison College Public Safety Logo
Updated emergency preparedness resources
Madison College is hosting a Pow Wow on April 25 and volunteers are still needed to help.
Volunteers needed to help with Pow Wow
Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society
Delta Alpha Phi inducts 17 new members
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
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Kodiak Koessl presents the Top 5 Stories from the Clarion video.
Top 5 stories from the Oct. 23, 2024 issue of The Clarion
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 students participated in a Study Abroad opportunity at Friends of Creation Center in Kenya this summer.

Sustainability a roadmap for future

Kai Brito, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
Pictured, from left, are Wisconsin Technical College Ambassador and Portage Regional Student Senator Annette B. Crowder, former Student Senate President Jovhany Michaud, Madison College Vice President of College Culture and Climate Dr. Damira Grady and current Student Senate and Wisconsin Student Government President Kai Brito.

Student Senate plans for the school year

Kai Brito, Student Senate President
August 26, 2024
La Raza Unida helped with an Earth Day cleanup of Warner Park.

Students honor Earth Day with urban cleanups

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 30, 2024
Increasing tuition and fees can be difficult to manage.

Advocating for college affordability policies

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 30, 2024

Student Senate Agenda for May 2, 2024

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 29, 2024
Student Senate Logo

Student Senate Agenda for April 18, 2024

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 16, 2024
Kai Brito takes a selfie with United States President Joe Biden in the background.

At the intersection of privilege and power

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 10, 2024

Student Senate Agenda for April 11

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 9, 2024
Brayan Kabore models the new suit he picked up from the WolfPack Closet.

WolfPack Closet re-opening worth celebrating

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 3, 2024

Student Senate agenda for April 4

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
April 2, 2024
Members of the “Bill’s Ballerz” dodgeball team celebrate their first place win. Pictured, from left, are Mustafa Nur, Sam Flint, Kyle Beckman, Kaylee Anzalone and Max Fink.

BPA catches success in its first Dodgeball Tournament

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
March 27, 2024

Madison College Student Senate Agenda for March 21

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
March 19, 2024

Student Senate Agenda for March 7, 2024

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
March 5, 2024
BPA members celebrate a stellar performance at the Statewide competition. (from left to right) Front Row: Advisor Theresa Laws-Dahl, Kai Brito, Emily Cauthen, Morgan Witthun, Michael Malone. Back Row: Advisor Dan O’Brien, Advisor Jeff Quinlan, Jason Nelson, Branden Metzler.

BPA Wins Big at State Leadership Conference

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
March 4, 2024

Student Senate Agenda for Feb. 29

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
February 27, 2024

Student Senate Agenda for Feb. 21

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
February 20, 2024
Artist Monica Mims discusses her mixed media artwork, “Happening,” that is part of the “Restoring the Black Woman” art exhibit on display in the Truax Campus Gallery.

‘Restoring the Black Woman’

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
February 13, 2024

Use of salt helps roads, hurts lakes

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
February 13, 2024
Assane Ouedraogo, Hawa Nayaga and Josephine Segrado (from left to right) sorted meats, pizza, ice cream and other frozen meals at Second Harvest. Photo provided by Volunteer Center.

Volunteer Center offers an alternative way to do Winter Break 

Tessara Clark  and Kai Brito
January 24, 2024
Members of the Esports Grand Champion VALORANT team include, from left, Nicholas Torstenson, Sean Lahey, Bhim Gurung, Ethan Hanson and Nicholas Patterson.

Esports champions again

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
January 17, 2024
Madison College student Jade Baker takes a ride this past fall.

Riding the open roads

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
December 5, 2023
United Common Ground (UCG) is hosting a Diwali celebration

United Common Ground (UCG) is hosting a Diwali celebration

Kai Brito , Copy Editor 
November 8, 2023
Connecting with other students from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. 

Accounting for the Two-Year Schools 

Kai Brito , Copy Editor  
November 8, 2023
Clarion reporters Kai Brito, left, and Kodiak Koessl, center, interview State Rep. Dave Murphy on Assembly Bill 381 which covers an expansion of Wisconsin Grants and Financial Aid Modernization.

Wisconsin wants to modernize financial aid for college students

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
October 17, 2023
Madison College student Amelia Roys shares her experience participating in high school sports as public testimony in opposition to Assembly Bill 377.

Madison College Students Protest Anti-Trans Legislation 

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
October 5, 2023
Alex Kaiser takes part in the "Restoration Work Party" events hosted by the UW-Madison Arboretum.

Restoring Wisconsin’s Natural Landscapes 

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
October 4, 2023
Madison College student Joan Keizer crafts armor that gets put to the test in Historical European Martial Arts events.

Forging a living manuscript

Kai Brito, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
Joan Keizer engages in a one vs. one knight duel.

Madison College Fitness Center

Fitness Center is packed with students looking for gains 

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
September 20, 2023
The Truax Campus Cafeteria offers many options.

The financial struggle of rising food prices

Kai Brito, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Amy Loyd, Under Secretary James Kvaal and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten speaking at the Unlocking Pathways Summit hosted at Madison College earlier this month.

Unlocking pathways to higher education

Kai Brito, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
Students pose with Department of Education Officials at the SSTAR Lab. Pictured are, front row, from left: Mercedes Hernandez-Natera, Sinetra Wilson and Kai Brito; back row, from left, Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Sheng Ying Vang, Kate Westaby, Casey Konkol, Under Secretary James Kvaal, Lai’Kita Buie, Kris Flugum.

Affordability is key to college dream

Kai Brito, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
Hello, my name is "not that"

What’s in a deadname for transgender students?

Kai Brito, Contributor
May 2, 2023
Refund Policy

It’s time to change the refund policy

Kai Brito, Contributor
April 19, 2023

Students should have more time for a 100% refund

Kai Brito, Contributor
April 4, 2023
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