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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
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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Andrew Kicmol

Andrew Kicmol was editor in chief of The Clarion during the 2018-19 school year. The previous year, he served as a staff writer and sports reporter. During the fall of 2019, he continued to assist with the newspaper as the editor emeritus. In addition, he was part of multiple shows with Clarion Radio.

All content by Andrew Kicmol
he upcoming Truax Campus fitness center remodel will require the closure of the campus pool.

Fitness center expansion will require removal of pool

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
December 12, 2019
The Madison College municipal band rehearses for an upcoming concert to be held at Madison College’s Mitby Theater on Dec. 6. at 7:30 p.m. The group will be joined by the college’s big band and jazz ensemble.

3 Madison College groups to perform holiday concert on Dec. 6

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
November 27, 2019
Madison College Performing Arts is putting on the play, “Puffs,” on Oct. 30-Nov. 3, in Mitby Theater.

Just feel the magic

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
October 31, 2019
Virtual reality

Virtual reality

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
October 16, 2019

Disney and Sony work things out, keep family together

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
October 3, 2019
Madison College goalie Kelly Kubrick makes a save during a recent match. Kubrick has tied a school record with 12 career shutouts.

WolfPack now winning on defense

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
October 3, 2019
Madison College defender Cole Kleiboer (16) takes the ball away from a pair of Rock Valley College players during his team's 1-0 win on Sept. 18

Men’s soccer team now on a roll

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
October 3, 2019
Ian’s Pizza has expanded to a third Madison location, opening in the newly renovated Garver Feed Mill.

Same pizza, new location

Sean Bull and Andrew Kicmol
September 18, 2019

Tough loss to Harper puts WolfPack at 3-1

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
September 18, 2019

Men’s soccer struggling to start the season

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
September 18, 2019
Madison College midfielder Lydia Webster (17) moves the ball past a pair of defenders during her team's scrimmage against Edgewood on Aug. 22.

Women’s soccer opens with win

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
August 29, 2019

Wolfie’s Wellness helps students eat more healthy

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
August 28, 2019

Performing arts shows will include Harry Potter spinoff

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
August 28, 2019

3 Coaches to share duties for volleyball team

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
August 28, 2019
Madison College freshman Cole Kleiboer (16) steals the ball during his team's scrimmage on Aug. 22.

Neither team scores in men’s soccer season opener

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus
August 28, 2019
Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief of The Clarion

Editor thankful for year at helm of The Clarion

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2019
Mental Health Awareness Day

Mental Health Awareness Day

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2019

New slate of Senators to take seats for upcoming year

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2019
Madison College Performing Arts has one more weekend left for its production of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.”

Performing Arts picks family-oriented show for its season finale

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2019

Candidate deadline for Senate now March 15

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2019
Left to right: Brandy Nobles, Kalia Vang and Jhoan Cosme-Torres

Being busy is a way of life for Phi Theta Kappa leader

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2019
Art show draws many visitors

[Photo] Student Art Show

Mandy Scheuer, Arts Editor
March 5, 2019
Britton Downing as Robero Domingo for his Spanish show, fills the airwaves of Clarion Radio

[Photo] World Languages Soundscapes

Brad Burt, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019

How are campus closings decided?

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019

Wolfpack men tripped up by Milwaukee

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2019
Dr. Howard Spearman is the new Vice President of Student Affairs at Madison Area Technical College

[Photo] Vice President eager to connect with students

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor
February 5, 2019
Construction progresses at Madison College's new South Campus

Excitement builds as new campus takes shape

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2019
Women’s basketball player Shaquita Lee looks to pass the ball after being trapped by two Harper College opponents.

[Photo] Back-to-back losses for the WolfPack women’s basketball team

Joseph Craker, Sports Editor
January 25, 2019

‘Into the Spider-Verse’ the best Spider-Man movie yet

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
January 25, 2019
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes cuts the ribbon at the grand opening celebration for Madison College’s new rooftop solar array, the largest in the state. Pictured, from left, are District Board members Dr. Elton J. Crim, Jr., Ananda Mirilli and Frances M. Huntley-Cooper; Lt. Gov. Barnes; Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels; and Jeff Keebler, chairman, president and CEO of MG&E.

A shining ray of light

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2019
A worker installs the plaques and wording on the award wall.

[Photo] Wall to honor students

Mel Acosta, Opinion Editor
January 24, 2019
Madison College’s Nathanel Buss makes a no-look pass to a teammate against Wilbur Wright College on Jan. 12.

WolfPack men’s basketball team scoring big

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2019

Student Senate sets its agenda for the year

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in chief
January 24, 2019

Phi Theta Kappa hosts active shooter preparedness training

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2018
A student looks through items at the Shop the Closet event in the Intercultural Exchange.

Shop the Closet event helps students with warm clothes, items they need

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
December 5, 2018
Madison College student Ardita “Dita” Hashani is the founder of “Babes for Books,” a fashion company.

Babes for Books is more than a fashion brand

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2018

Textbook rental plan gets voter approval

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2018
Daniel WIlliams, a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, speaks at the ACP National College Media Convention on Oct. 28 in Louisville, Kentucky. Students from the school planned last year’s March for Our Lives rally in Washington D.C. and are now on a Vote for Our Lives Tour. Learn more at marchforourlives.com.

Vote for Our Lives Tour

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2018
Flyers from the Vote Yes! for the textbook rental program campaign rest on a tabletop.

Vote YES! for textbook rental program

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2018
Madison College’s Paige Hostetler goes up for a kill against Rock Valley College on Oct. 16 at Redsten Gymnasium.

Volleyball falls to rivals

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2018

[Video] Wolves Share

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2018

New Facebook group can help in housing search

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2018

What will Madison look like in 25 years?

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2018

Not another NHL lockout, please

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2018

Youngsters visit Madison College in ICAN program

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2018
identity theft looms over us day-to-day

Avoid online identity-theft scams

Andrew Kicmol, Editor In Chief
September 12, 2018
Andrew Kicmol is the editor in chief of The Clarion

Meet The Clarion’s new editor in chief

Andrew Kicmol, Editor In Chief
September 12, 2018
A pedestrian makes his way around the barricades protecting a flooded Livingston Street in downtown Madison on Sept. 7.

Historic flooding still being felt in Wisconsin

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2018
Solar panels are now being installed on the rooftops of the main Truax Campus buildings.

Installation of solar panels at Truax is well underway

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2018
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels is joined by dignitaries at the South Campus groundbreaking on June 11.

Groundbreaking day builds excitement in south Madison

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2018
Peyton Trapino

Women’s soccer team sets sights on nationals

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2018
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels joins La Movida radio announcers on the air on April 20.

South Campus fundraiser a hit

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018

Workshop explores how to recognize, end stereotyping

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018

Using science to help poor in Guatemala

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Madison College’s Ashley Kniesel eyes the pitcher from first base during her team’s game against Bryant and Stratton College.

WolfPack softball team returns to winnings ways

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018

STEM speaker holds open forum on biophysics

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018

Do video games hurt people?

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
Illustration indicates that wrestling has the highest frequency of concussions.

Dealing with concussions

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
The Paws & Effect: Animals in Education show in the Truax Gallery was a collaboration between vet tech and photography students.

Partnering to help out pets

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Madison College’s Alex Easterday shoots over a Milwaukee Area Technical College defender during the WolfPack’s 93-81 victory on Jan. 10.

Small numbers get big results: WolfPack men’s basketball team finds ways to win even when shorthanded

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
January 16, 2018

Getting a course on campus was a logistical challenge

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017

Volleyball falls short against Harper

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
Madison College architecture students used a 3D scanner to measure the dairy barn located on the UW-Madison campus.

ArchiTECHture students work with buildings in 3D programs

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
Halloween has changed since childhood

Halloween used to be fun: Adulthood makes me miss the costumes, treats

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017

NHL holding players back from the 2018 Olympics

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
The sophomores on the volleyball team gather on the court after being recognized prior to their match against Milwaukee Area Technical College.

WolfPack volleyball wraps up its season, turns attention to playoffs

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017

Disney expands the ‘Star Wars’ empire

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017

Volleyball team preparing for postseason

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017

Peer tutoring services to be available for criminial justice students

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Madison College volleyball player Samantha Jacobsen (12) puts the ball over the net during a recent match.

Volleyball team faces some tough competition

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Madison College’s Lori Sanders, left, hits the ball through the block of two opponents during a recent match.

Madison College’s 2nd-ranked volleyball team off to another strong start

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
Ashley Davis is taking the reigns of the Madison College volleyball program after serving as assistant coach for the past five years.

Coaching a labor of love: Davis is ready to lead the successful WolfPack program

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer
August 28, 2017
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