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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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Hoodie Allen performs at Summerfest on June 20 at the U.S. Cellular Connections Stage in Milwaukee.

Hoodie Allen performs with energy and passion

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
August 26, 2025

Def Leppard’s show was a highlight of Summerfest

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
August 26, 2025
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

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Comedian Drew Lynch during a stand-up performance.

Drew Lynch: Triumph over adversity through comedy

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
First experience at Hairball events left journalist with mixed fellings.

Hairball shows fall a bit short

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Def Leppard live at Target field this past summer.

Def Leppard shaped the landscape of rock music

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Suicide Prevention Month illustration

A heartfelt reflection

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
AJR’s Jack Met interacts with the audience as the band brought its “The Maybe Man” tour to Summerfest in July.

Unforgettable Summerfest

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
Echoes of Pompeii Pink Floyd tribute concert.

[Photo] Echoes of Pompeii Pink Floyd Tribute Concert 

Sierra Brunner , Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
The Hype performs live on stage.

The Hype offers a mesmerizing journey back in time

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Heart 2 heartbreaker peformed at the Legacy Dinner Theater in Wisconsin Dells.

A harmonious fusion of Heart and Pat Benatar’s iconic anthems

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Thunderstruck, an AC/DC tribute band, performed recently at the Legacy Dinner Theater.

Thunderstruck rocks the Legacy Dinner Theater

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
Free Fallin' is a Tom Petty tribute band.

Free Fallin’ with Tom Petty tribute band

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
The Crazy Babies pay tribune to hard rock icon Ozzy Osbourne with an electrifying show.

Crazy Babies, an Ozzy tribute band, take the stage by storm

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
Chase and the Ovation perform.

Chase and the Ovation’s Prince Tribute rocks

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024
Jimmy Holmes as Elvis at the Legacy Theater in Wisconsin Dells.

Jimmy Holmes as Elvis was a spectacular show

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians, a Renaissance Faire like no other, celebrated its 15th year at Circus World in Baraboo.

A Gathering of Rogues & Ruffians

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Bello’s Circus Extreme Variety Show took its final bow of the season earlier this month.

Circus fans bid a bittersweet farewell to a world of magic as season closes

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
The Bella Nock Circus Extreme Variety Show is a feast for the eyes, with stunning costumes and visual effects.

A breathtaking spectacle

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs at the Resch Center.

Rock orchestra show defies a description

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022

My favorite musical connections

Sierra Brunner , Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Gayle's performance at Summerfest was one of the highlights of the concerts in the area this summer.

A busy summer of concerts

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
Christopher Kolakwoski of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs was one of the speakers at Madison College's Veterans Day event.

[Photo] Veterans Day at Madison College

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief
November 23, 2021
Lindsey Stirling performs at Summerfest.

My experience at Summerfest included ups and downs

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer
October 12, 2021
Summerfest grounds will be filled again this fall as the annual festival makes a late return.

Summerfest returns this fall

Sierra Brunner , Staff Writer
August 28, 2021
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