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Stephen Otieno has become a TikTok star with more than 32,000 followers.

From tribal dance to TikTok sensation

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2024
The Clarion teams up with WPR on effort to connect with voters

The Clarion teams up with WPR on effort to connect with voters

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2024
Madison College student Flore Nikiema dreams of bringing electricity to everyone in her home nation of Burkina Faso.

Madison College student shines a light on a world of possibilities

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2024
Holi Tabling

[Photo] Holi Festival on April 25 

Balaji "Abi" Abishek , Tech Writer  
April 23, 2024
President Joe Biden delivers his remarks about the new Student Debt Relief Program.

[Photo] Madison College hosts President Joe Biden, announcing his new loan forgiveness plan  

By Kelly Feng , Editor in Chief  
April 8, 2024

‘Class’ provides lessons in school and life

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2024
Karis Paulson (12) and Mackenna Schultz (1) celebrate together after a run scored.

Building a strong foundation

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2024
Kai Briton displays The Clarions 10 awards

[Photo] Clarion wins 10 awards at state newspaper convention 

March 19, 2024

Help finding work for those with disabilities

Kelly Feng and Kylie Phillips
March 5, 2024
Logan Bossinger (left) and Nathan Komplin (right) work on a car during their class in the Auto Tech Program.

Automotive Technician program seeks vehicles for students to service

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2024
Spring Into Wellness: A Mental Health Event  

Spring Into Wellness: A Mental Health Event  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2024
Automotive Technician program students Richard Anderson and Andrew Gonzalez assess a vehicle.

Automotive Technician program seeking vehicles for students to service 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 20, 2024
Black Student Union President Annette Crowder, left, and Secretary Zawadi Ozulamoi host a hybrid meeting from the Intercultural Exchange.

BSU president drawn to helping others

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024
Posters explain some improvements that have been made thanks to the Student Satisfaction Inventory.

Student satisfaction survey participation encouraged

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024

District Board extends search for a president

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024

Discovering true grit through the art of storytelling

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2024
Black History Month Events 

Black History Month Events 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2024
BWAG’s “Restoring the Black Woman” exhibit focuses on healing and rebirth 

BWAG’s “Restoring the Black Woman” exhibit focuses on healing and rebirth 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2024

True crime can be entertaining, but is it ethical programming?

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024

Silenced no more, Spears is free to share, and she does

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024
Commencement Speaker Emily Dolan speaks to the Class of Fall 2023 graduates.

Commencement speaker Emily Dolan reflects on her path to graduation  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2024
The Honors Program is located on the third floor of the Truax Campus.

Honors Program competition celebrates high-achieving students 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2024
Ellie Rome is the new director of Student Life.

Ellie Rome named new Director of Student Life  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2024
Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Student vote supports the activity fee referendum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2023
Student Life Director Renee Alfano, right, was presented with an honorary Phi Theta Kappa membership during the honor society’s induction ceremony in November. She is pictured with PTK officers Morgan Witthun and Barbara Bahr.

Director of Student Life retires after 15 years

Kelly Feng and Paige Shapiro
December 5, 2023
Clarion illustration.

‘Tapped’ tells impact of bottled water use

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2023
Musician Beth Kill visits with journalism program director David Hansen and student Lauren Taillon during a Writers Life Series presentation on Nov. 29.

[Photo] A role model for future female artists

Paul Becker and Eli Schmidt
December 5, 2023
Active Minds covers self-care at first meeting 

Active Minds covers self-care at first meeting 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2023
A dance group performs at the Hmong New Year celebration held at Madison College in 2022.

Hmong New Year event to be held

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2023
Student Activities Board logo.

Student Activities Board plans referendum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2023
Samantha Moen is the associate manager of the Madison College Veterans Resource Services program.

[Photo] Providing friendly support for veterans

Bradley Burt, Business Director
October 17, 2023
Prioritize preventative care

Prioritize preventative care

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 17, 2023
Natasha Kassulke, Andrea Zani and L. David Hansen discuss environmental journalism.

Finding our role in environmental journalism  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, shown speaking at an Unlocking Pathways summit earlier this year, has announced his plans to retire in June 2024.

Madison College president announces plans to retire

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 5, 2023
Members of the Madison College womens basketball team meet during a break in play.

First look at the WolfPack women’s basketball team 

Kelly Feng , Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023
Illustration by Michelle Meyer

Peer Health educators participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023
Renowned taiko drummer Takumi Kato and his family will be at Madison College on Sept. 27. (Photo provided to The Clarion)

Japanese Taiko Drumming Family ‘Peaceful Forest’ Tour

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
Brittany Czarnecki, a peer coordinator student employee, assists students in the colleges Career and Employment Center.

Student employment opportunities

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
Madison College Athletic Director Jason Verhelst crosses the soccer field after a recent match.

Leading the WolfPack from a student-athlete perspective

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2023
A GHC Health Clinic is located inside the Madison College Health Building at 1705 Wright St., Madison, Wis.

Free and low-cost access to health and wellness services  

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023

Huge response to technology assistance program

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2023
Several handicapped accessible parking spots are available for students at the Truax Campus.

Parking tips from the Public Safety Office

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2023
Kristin Mathews, a volunteer at the Willy Street Pantry since 2019, re-stocks the outdoor cabinet.

Fostering self-reliance

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2023
Madison College middle blocker Courtney Gorum (9) waits for the serve during a match on Aug. 23 in Redsten Gymnasium.

From coach to player

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 28, 2023
The Clarion is starting an electronic newsletter this semester.

Our digital-first approach

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief
August 16, 2023
State Rep. Samba Baldeh works from his desk in the State Capitol. (Kelly Feng / Clarion)

Former student, now state representative serves in many ways

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
Members of the Executive Leadership Team celebrate being named Outstanding Student Organization of the Year. (Clarion Staff Photo)

Event was a celebration of the success of students

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023
The UW Varsity Band performed in the Kohl Center and captivated another audience of fans April 21-22.

Marching back into the Kohl Center

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
May 2, 2023

Voices of Latina and Black Women on Pay Equity

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023

Changing the narrative of incarcerated students

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
Tim Bruner stepped down as the Madison College men’s soccer coach in March to become the coach at his alma mater, Edgewood College.

Bruner reflects on his time with WolfPack

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 19, 2023
Headspace App

At your mental capacity? Try the Headspace App

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
April 4, 2023

Admission advisors offer transfer tips

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Alex Ahn performs at the Madison College Global Showcase.

[Photo] Celebrating Black Culture

Ruthie Hatter, Graphic Designer
March 21, 2023

The Oscars avoid risk and play it safe

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Alex Ahn performs at the Madison College Global Showcase on March 8.

Global Showcase entertains and enlightens

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Student Senator Erdi Braimllari introduces himself during the town hall event at Madison College’s Goodman South Campus on Feb. 14.

Senate seeks feedback at event

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023

Fast-food workers face threat of violence

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023
A student referendum will be held this spring to increase student fees to help with costs associated with the fitness center.

Maintenence, staff costs prompt fitness referendum

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 28, 2023
Director Melissa Richardson leads a recent rehearsal of the Choral Collective at the Truax Campus.

Choral Collective helps lift voices at Madison College

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
Members of the Cultural Connect program visited an area ice arena to skate.

Helping international students make connections

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
Madison College men’s basketball coach Jason Roscoe speaks to his team during a timeout during a recent game.

WolfPack men’s basketball coach inspires his athletes

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023

Helping to educate students on voting

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 1, 2023
Greg Wade, a Chicago-based artisan baker, works in the Madison College demonstration kitchen as host Kyle Cherek watches during the first Chef Series event of the semester held on Jan. 24 at the Truax Campus.

Chef series features baker

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 1, 2023

Elvis’ blue suede shoes a great fit for Austin Butler

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 1, 2023

The 7 best movies of 2022

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 1, 2023
Madison College instructors Todd Bowie, left, and Larry Hansen visit during a special Writer’s Life Lecture Series presentation held at the Truax Campus in December.

Hitting all the right notes

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
January 18, 2023
Dr. Geoffrey Bradshaw, the associate vice president of international education at Madison College, joins Acting Minister Madi Jacca at a signing ceremony marking the college’s partnership agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in The Gambia in West Africa.

College’s African Initiative is creating partnerships, broadening horizons

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
January 18, 2023

‘The Fabelmans’ a very long close encounter

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
January 18, 2023

Things to check to get ready for winter driving

Kelly Feng, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Mason Douglas models an outfit in the show.

Student designers embrace imagination, sustainability

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
December 8, 2022
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Elf” and “Home Alone” are holiday classics.

10 holiday movies you should watch this year

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
December 8, 2022
Eliot Nardi shared his experiences as a first-generation student at UW-Madison and now as a professional pursuing an MBA during an “I’m First Gen Week” event on Nov. 8.

Focus on post-graduation

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
November 23, 2022

It’s time to stop falling back

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
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.

Building a team together

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
November 23, 2022
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, right, meet, with students at the MediaFest22 convention.

Woodward and Bernstein offer lessons of past

Kelly Feng , Managing Editor
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.

Senate Town Hall encourages students to share their voices

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
October 27, 2022
Sarah Blaskey

From Madison College to an unexpected Pulitzer Prize

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
October 14, 2022
Campus Fun Day get out the vote effort

All-in effort to encourage student voter engagement

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
September 29, 2022

Memoir tells a child actress’ experiences

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
September 28, 2022
Flags decorated Lussier Plaza outside the Health Education Building on the Madison College Truax Campus in recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Honoring those who serve others

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
September 14, 2022

Political upheaval has taken a toll on mental health

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor
May 3, 2022
Nicki Stapleton runs the Little Free Pantry on Prairie Road in Madison.

Little free pantries feed communities nationwide

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor
May 3, 2022
Movie theaters after COVID-19

Movie theaters after COVID-19

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2022

Violent slap upstages historic wins at Oscars

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2022
Madison College’s Keith Hoffman (15) drives up court during a game earlier this year. Hoffman led the WolfPack in scoring this year, after returning to the sport after an eight-year break.

Time off and a roundabout journey leads Keith Hoffman to the NCAA

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor
March 22, 2022

Sentimental biopic of Richard Williams in ‘King Richard’

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor
March 1, 2022
Ayele Dossavi spoke at the Madison College graduation ceremony on Dec. 16.

Support and determination bring success

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor
January 18, 2022

Lukens set expectations during his first season

Kelly Feng, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Madison College mens soccer coach Tim Bruner.

WolfPack men’s soccer success started with respect

Kelly Feng, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Madison College’s Paris Rose (8) is mobbed by teammates after scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Rochester on Oct. 28.

WolfPack women’s soccer team reflects on season success with eye on future

Kelly Feng, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
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