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Dr. Jennifer Berne, a finalist for Madison College president, 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
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Portrayals of autism in film can be outdated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
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Madison College is offering $40 dental cleanings and X-rays
Become an Orientation Leader!
Become an Orientation Leader!
Student Senate Election Results
Student Senate Election Results
Spring 2026 NSLS Inductees
Spring 2026 NSLS Inductees
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 is offering $40 dental cleanings and X-rays

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
April 15, 2025
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

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
April 8, 2025
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway speaks at a meeting of the Madison College Democrats Club.

City’s mayor encourages students to get involved

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Alex Kaiser speaks at Madison College’s commencement ceremony in December.

Commencement speaker thanks students and staff for his success

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
January 21, 2025
"Big Dog" concessions re-named in honor of Gary "Big Dog" Brenen's years of service to Madison College.

Celebrating ‘Big Dog’

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
October 15, 2024
Madison Metro has changed its bus pass program and is now using tap cards that no longer need to be replaced every semester.

Students can now access new Metro Transit tap cards

Paige Shapiro, News Editor
August 26, 2024
STEM Club wins second place in PEP competition

STEM Club wins second place in PEP competition

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor  
May 1, 2024
Loise Kirore is a nursing student and educator from Kenya.

Loise Kirore always dreamed of becoming a nurse

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
April 30, 2024
Madison College Presents Tony Nominee “Rock of Ages” 

Madison College Presents Tony Nominee “Rock of Ages” 

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor  
February 20, 2024
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
The Bakery at the Truax Campus will have Thanksgiving goods starting Nov. 21.

Pick up your Thanksgiving baked goods 

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2023
The play, “Women of Lockerbie,” had a strong emotional impact.

‘Women of Lockerbie’ features loss and grief, love and redemption

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2023
Jessica Witham, left, rehearses a scene from "The Women of Lockerbie." (Photo provided to The Clarion)

Performing Arts program plans 2 shows this fall, musical in spring

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2023
B-Cycle electric bikes are available for student to rent at the Truax Campus.

BCycle offer big discounts for Madison College students

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor  
September 13, 2023

Price among many changes at the Truax campus cafeteria

Paige Shapiro, Opinions Editor
August 28, 2023
Madison College volunteers spent time on April 21 cleaning up Warner Park as part of a Volunteer Center Earth Day activity. (Paige Shapiro / Clarion)

Volunteers clean park, join club members for day of birding

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
This word cloud sites reasons given for censorship efforts in 2020.

Book banning is becoming more common

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Podcast popularity

Podcast popularity continues to grow

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023

Community therapy for students

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

‘Wurthering Heights’ belongs on your reading list

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

Why do tickets cost so much more than the list price?

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
Madison College students visit with the Dogs on Call pets earlier this school year. National Love Your Pet Day was Feb. 20, and reminds us of the positive aspects of pet ownership.

National Love Your Pet Day

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
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