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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
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 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.

[Photo] Why international students deserve a pathway to stay

Furkan Sindar, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Meet one of Public Safety’s most recent hires, Reece Lehman, the newest full-time patrol officer. Reece comes to Madison College from UW-Madison Security and is currently assigned to the evening patrol shift.

[Photo] A few reminders from the Public Safety Office

Lucas Adler, Public Safety Deputy Director
February 12, 2025
steve-motorcycle

[Photo] Riding the open roads

Kai Brito, Copy Editor
December 5, 2023
Members of the Cultural Connect program visited an area ice arena to skate.

[Photo] Helping international students make connections

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
Todd Bowie setting up for the Eagles at Wembley Stadium in London in 1995.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] College’s African Initiative is creating partnerships, broadening horizons

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor
January 18, 2023
Public Safety Officers invite students to join them for coffee in the Truax Campus Gateway on Dec. 13.

[Photo] Meet Public Safety Officers for coffee on Dec. 13

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer
December 8, 2022
Need a jump-start?  Public Safety offers free vehicle jumps to students and staff.  If your car won't start, give Public Safety a call at (608) 245-2222 and an officer will respond to assist.

[Photo] Busier parking lots means more incidents

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer
September 14, 2022
Madison College student Sierra Brunner competed in the National American Miss Pageant in Madison.

[Photo] Brunner earns recognition in local pageant

Staci Brunner, Contributor
September 14, 2022
Photo provided to The Clarion A Public Safety Vehicle rests outside one of the parking areas at Madison College’s Truax Campus. Public Safety Officers are reporting a recent increase in reports of damage to vehicles in the college’s parking lots. If you hit someone’s vehicle you must report it.

[Photo] Report vehicle damage in parking lots

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer
April 20, 2022
Nikki Retelle-Harden

[Photo] Coach, special education teacher, WTCS ambassador – the multi-faceted woman

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor
May 5, 2021
Ana-CMYK

[Photo] International student offered Phi Theta Keta scholarship

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
May 5, 2021
John Galligan at the Yahara Journal's recent Writer's Workshop event.

[Photo] Madison College instructor inspired by nature

Brian McNeil, Contributor
April 21, 2021
Above, Alan Zarzycki (left) along with a friend as they cosplay characters. Below, a film club meeting held over video chat.

[Photo] Film Club Brings Connection to the Community

Paige Zezulka, Copy Editor
April 21, 2021
Madison College freshman Maddie Kvatek leads the WolfPack softball team in hitting with a .582 average. She has 32 hits in 55 at bats and has four home runs.

[Photo] SOFTBALL UPDATE

CLARION STAFF REPORT
April 21, 2021
Mary Haight along with some students at an art event in Madison.

[Photo] Haight Profile “A step toward something else”

Britton Downing, Contributor
April 7, 2021
Screenshot displays the look of the Truax Gallery's new website.

[Photo] Truax Gallery Website

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2021
Dean of Access and Student Success Keyimani Alford

[Photo] College offers COVID-19 Impact Grant to students

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 3, 2021
A student works to put together a STEM club kit.

[Photo] STEM Club update

Eimy Gonzalez, News Editor
March 3, 2021
This vacant building is planned to be the new location for the homeless shelter on Madison's East side.

[Photo] East-side homeless shelter an opportunity for tackling increased need

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
March 3, 2021

[Photo] Book pick up

February 17, 2021
Rob and Christian Clayton, Tim House (In Green Pastures), 2001. Mixed media on wood panel with electrical and sound. 3D Size: 129.25 x 60.25 x 71.5 in. Gift of Howard and Judith Tullman. Collection of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

[Photo] ‘Full Circle: Acquisitions and Exhibitions’ displays artwork from the past 30 years, encompasses the museum’s growth

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor
February 3, 2021
A neon flamingo lit up at night at the Hilldale Mall

[Photo] Escape the cold weather at Hilldale’s Winter What? event

Hannah Dotzler, Copy Editor
February 3, 2021
Alfreeda L. Davidson, a nursing graduate, was the student speaker for the Fall 2020 graduation.

[Photo] College hosts virtual graduation ceremony

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2021
Adama Sawadogo.

[Photo] International student receives national recognition

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
December 10, 2020
Students and staff came together on Dec. 4 to visit with some fluffy friends through the Virtual Pet Therapy session. The event was held in a WebEx meeting room. While usually held every year in-person, this year, as with most in-person events, was formatted to fit the online environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the Peer Health Educators, this event allowed students and staff a nice relief from the stress of finals season. Handlers with “Dogs on Call” were also available for those students who would benefit from a session with a therapy dog.

[Photo] Graduation and Employment

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian
December 10, 2020
Christine Bellport with her husband Jon Erpenbach.

[Photo] Christine Bellport on Life After NBC15

Mackenzie Moore, News Editor
November 24, 2020

[Photo] The Beacon offers positive experience for both volunteers and guests

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor
November 24, 2020
Long-time Madison College volley-ball assistant Tyler Larke thinks the WolfPack will again be national con-tenders.

[Photo] Longtime Wolfpack volleyball coach proves optimistic

November 24, 2020
Carter Losby was recently hired as a Student Help Patrol Officer.  Welcome to the team Carter! 

[Photo] Students can apply for jobs with Public Safety

Sgt. Lucas Adler
November 11, 2020
Madison College's Olivia Marron played basketball, and volleyball for the WolfPack during the 2019-2020 season.

[Photo] 2 sports, twice the fun

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
October 28, 2020
Runners start the Festival Foods Turkey Trot in 2019 in Madison. This year, runners will participate "from home".

[Photo] Madison College’s Turkey Trot gets a new beginning

Eimy Gonzalez, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
A view of the Madison College Truax Campus from the Health Education Building at dusk, shows the exterior lights coming on.

[Photo] Anderson Street entrance to building is now closed

Sgt. Lucas Adler
October 14, 2020
Valentina Ahedo (In red) poses with the administration staff of the Goodman South Campus.

[Photo] Valentina Ahedo Profile 

Chris Bird, Managing Editor
October 14, 2020
In person performance by Madison College music ensambles like the one pictured above can't currently happen because of COVID-19 pandemic, so the college's music department is developing other ways for students to stay engaged in the activities they enjoy.

[Photo] Music Department Update 

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
October 14, 2020
Artist Tony Catteruccia and his daughter walk past one of the murals he painted downtown Madison this summer.

[Photo] Art and family offer a healthy balance

Hailey Griffin , Arts Editor
September 17, 2020
Officer Nic Tatro with a completed health survey.

[Photo] Public Safety reminds students to complete health screening

September 2, 2020
Members of the Programs and Activities Council pose for a photo with speaker Erika Gilchrist after an event on campus this year. PAC was selected as the college’s Outstanding Student Organization of the Year.

[Photo] Student Success award winners recognized

CLARION STAFF REPORT
May 7, 2020
Musician Dana Perry

[Photo] Life without live music

Mackenzie Moore, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
Frank’s Red-Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip

[Photo] Frank’s Red-Hot Buffalo chicken dip is a fiery favorite

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor
April 8, 2020
Former Madison College baseball player Kian O’Brien, joined the team this year as an assistant coach.

[Photo] Former player joins WolfPack baseball team coaching staff

Christina Gordon, Sports Editor
April 8, 2020
Trevor Burmeister, an assistant baseball coach at Madison College for more than three years, has been hired by the Grand Junction Rockies to be their hitting coach.

[Photo] Baseball assistant gets job with Rockies organization

Christina Gordon, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
Senate advisor Ellie Rome, left, and Dr. Howard Spearman, Vice President of Student Affairs, accept an award on behalf of Madison College from the All In Campus Democraty Challenge.

[Photo] Edgar Kunz presents his story to Madison College

Paige Zezulka, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Sydney Bruce, a student at Madison College, poses in her costume next to a life size nutcracker.

[Photo] Too divided to even talk about politics

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor
December 12, 2019
Madison College Performing Arts’ production of “Little Women the Broadway Musical” will open on Nov. 22.

[Photo] This literary classic has a musical form

Andrea Velazquez, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
On each Friday in October, you will see some Public Safety staff, in partnership with the Dean of Students office, wearing purple polo shirts in recognition of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Seen here are Deputy Director Joseph Steffen, center, and Madison College Public Safety dispatchers Sabra Ablakovic and Paul Collins wearing purple to bring awareness to this very serious issue. 

[Photo] Public Safety

October 16, 2019
Students and staff gather outside the new Goodman South Campus for a photograph on the first day of classes.

[Photo] Goodman South Campus serves students and the community

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Deyshia Kinsey, front row, center, joins members of the United Common Ground for a photo at a conference last spring. Kinsey enters her second year as president of the student organization.

[Photo] United Common Ground president excited about 2nd year with group

Chris Bird, News Editor
August 28, 2019
Maria Cina, left, and Melissa Czerwinski will perform the play “The Gulf” as a fund raiser for Madison College Performing Arts scholarships.

[Photo] Play to be a fundraiser for Performing Arts scholarships

CLARION STAFF REPORT
May 7, 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.

[Photo] Having a lasting impact

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
Last year's Jam the Gym event at Madison College nearly filled the bleachers.

[Photo] Former players connect at alumni events

Kelly Kubicek, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Keith Cornille is the seventh from the left, and is pictured with the Student Activities Board.

[Photo] Cornille heading to Heartland

Jessica Deegan, News Editor
May 1, 2018
Taylor Andaverde, left, and former Madison College student, Samantha Hack, right, are just two of the volunteers helping Lola’s relocate homeless dogs from Texas.

[Photo] Students help rescued pets: Volunteers transport pets, help find homes

Jessica Deegan, News Editor
April 17, 2018
Students had the opportunity to build a Mars rover at the NASA Center in Virginia.

[Photo] Students put knowledge to the test during NASA visit last semester

Jessica Deegan, News Editor
April 4, 2018
Photo provided to the clarion Student Deborah Zongo is from Burkina Faso

[Photo] International student appreciates midwest life

Julia Simenz, Staff Writer
January 16, 2018
Vianey Hernandez, center, poses with her family at graduation. Hernandez was the student speaker at the mid-year graduation ceremony.

[Photo] International student shares perspective at gradation

Jessica Deegan, News Editor
January 16, 2018
Students and staff from Madison College have participated in the walk for the National Alliance on Mental Illness

[Photo] Raising funds to help people coping with mental illness

Jessica Deegan, News editor
December 5, 2017
Allie Christensen, third from left, joins other winners in the “advertising design” competition on stage at the SkillsUSA national competition in Louisville, Ky., this summer.

[Photo] Madison College students compete at SkillsUSA: 7 students shine at national event, 1 wins gold

Edward Herzberg, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Madison College students Gloria Stendel, left, and Samantha Hunter display the awards they received at the annual Wisconsin Campus Compact Awards Dinner on April 6. Stendel was named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow, while Hunter won the Jack Keating Student Civic Leadership Award.

[Photo] Samantha Hunter and Gloria Stendel recognized at Campus Compact Awards event

Jessica Pokrandt, Staff Writer
May 2, 2017
Participants in the Dark Skies Severe Weather Seminar view an image of a shelf cloud.

[Photo] Extreme weather the focus of day-long seminar

Zach Mueth, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017
Members of the Volunteer Center participate in a service learning activity.

[Photo] Service Learning Academy wins action award

Jessica Pokrandt, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017
Public Safety welcomes two new full-time patrol officers, Amber Gilles (left) and Alfred Arthurs.

[Photo] Public Safety

Sgt. Joe Steffen & Dispatcher David Manthey
February 15, 2017
Madison College student Alondra Ponce received the Wisconsin Job Honors Award, which recognizes people who have overcome barriers to employment. The award was presented by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce in December.

[Photo] Overcoming Barriers: Madison College student finds success in Middle College

Alison Ahlgrim, News Editor
January 31, 2017
Officer Weckerly participates in a video scenario at the Protective Services building.

[Photo] Public Safety

Sgt. Joe Steffen & Dispatcher David Manthey
January 17, 2017
MATC_West_Campus

[Photo] Fast facts about Madison College’s new west campus

Elliott Puckette, Editor in Chief
December 8, 2016
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[Photo] College’s pool club finds success in challenging year

Ethan Maurice, Staff Writer
December 8, 2016
Robyn Wiseman, pictured at left, founded the first women’s Ultimate Frisbee club team in Madison in 2012.

[Photo] Wiseman the ‘Ultimate’ leader in Wisconsin

Alison Ahlgrim, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
Students show the international hats they wore at the 2014 Global Showcase event held at the Truax Campus.

[Photo] Expanding horizons

Yunzhu Shen, Staff Writer
October 18, 2016
Project 1808 students participate in the science and leadership festival in Kambala, Sierre Leone.

[Photo] Project 1808 empowers the youth of Kabala

Mouna Algahaithi, Managing Editor
September 6, 2016
Afro-Funk star Tani Diakite will perform at the first Pan-African Music Session.

[Photo] Pan-African music sessions

Mouna Algahaithi, Managing Editor
September 6, 2016
Brieann Robbins, left, and Antonia Villalon perform in a dress rehearsal of the Madison College Performing Arts production of "Clybourne Park."

[Photo] Clybourne Park hits the stage March 4th

Elliott Puckette, Arts Editor
March 2, 2016
Sanchez scholar award winners are recognized at Central Hispano's Gala.

[Photo] Centro Hispano holds 26th annual gala

Nicolas Lamorte, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2015
Madison College’s West Campus is set to close when its lease ends following the spring semester.

[Photo] West students deserve easier access to classes

Clarion Editorial Board
October 27, 2015
Group gathers at Wisconsin Transgender Health Summit.

[Photo] Wisconsin Transgender Health Summit held at Fitchburg Public Library

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2015
A panel discussion followed a screening of the documentary, “The Hunting Grounds,” in Mitby Theater on April 22.

[Photo] Panel discusses rape, ‘The Hunting Ground’

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor
May 11, 2015
Madison College's Brandon Gibis makes a throw from third base during one of the team's games during the spring break trip.

[Photo] WolfPack baseball team back on track

Clarion staff report
April 8, 2015
Students and staff participated in the Dance Floor Theory Leadership Workshop on Feb. 7.

[Photo] Dance Floor Theory Workshop

Pat Kempfer, Copy Editor
February 18, 2015
Madison College’s Downtown campus will be renting out space on the sixth floor to a local biotechnology museum.

[Photo] Science museum planned for Downtown Campus

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor
January 21, 2015
Nick Satina

[Photo] Satina up to par

Frederic Hewitt, Sports Editor
October 4, 2014
WiscAMP meeting

[Photo] WiscAMP scholars program begins its 3rd year

Provided to the Clarion
September 18, 2014
Madison College Dean Antonio Re spent three weeks volunteering at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Cameroon during the summer.

[Photo] Volunteering in Cameroon, Nicaragua

Robin Gee, Artistic Director
August 29, 2014
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