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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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Letter from the editor

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2021
Screenshot displays the look of the Truax Gallery's new website.

Truax Gallery Website

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2021
While school desks used to be the main furniture associated with learning, these days a computers or lap-tops are essential. In order to make a more inclusive learning environment for the future.

Flexible learning options should be the way of the future

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021

Madison College Ranks Third Nationally in Veteran Friendliness

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
March 3, 2021
Ranking milk

Ranking milk

Anica Graney, Editor-in-chief
February 17, 2021

Wolves in Research Club

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2021

Using the past to endure the present

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2021
Alfreeda L. Davidson, a nursing graduate, was the student speaker for the Fall 2020 graduation.

College hosts virtual graduation ceremony

Anica Graney, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2021
Chicken Gnocchi soup.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Anica Graney, Editor-In-Chief
December 10, 2020

The Weeknd Grammy Snub

Anica Graney, Editor-In-Chief
December 10, 2020
Textbook Rental Return Deadline Jan. 5

Textbook Rental Return Deadline Jan. 5

Anica Graney, Editor-In-Chief
December 10, 2020
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is a captivating miniseries

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is a captivating miniseries

Anica Graney, Editor-In-Chief
November 24, 2020

Toss the old salad, it’s national clean your fridge day 

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
November 11, 2020
Madison College's Olivia Marron played basketball, and volleyball for the WolfPack during the 2019-2020 season.

2 sports, twice the fun

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
October 28, 2020

Banned Books Forum 

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
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.

Music Department Update 

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
October 14, 2020
Size comparison of a softball next to a baseball.

Is Baseball Actually Harder than Softball?

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
October 14, 2020

My Truth Forum is part of year-long discussion

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
September 30, 2020
Madison artist Tony Catteruccia works on an equity mural for the Yahara Journal on Sept. 25.

Art as a medium of change

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
September 30, 2020

Political pressure should not influence FDA emergency use authorization decisions 

Anica Graney , Editor-in-Chief 
September 19, 2020

Classes take different form due to COVID-19 for Fall 2020 

Anica Graney, Editor in Chief 
September 2, 2020
Anica Graney is the new editor in chief of The Clarion, Madison College's student newspaper.

Find a way to make this year work for you

Anica Graney, Editor
August 31, 2020

Unique Activities to do During Quarantine

Anica Graney, Managing Editor
April 22, 2020
Protestors march past the Madison College Truax Campus on their way to the airport in opposition to plans to bring F-35 fighter jets to the Dane County Regional Airport.

F-35 protest held at Madison College campus

Anica Graney, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
Author and activist Alex Iantaffi speaks at the Madison College Truax Campus at a Gender and Sexuality Alliance event in celebration of International Women’s Day.

‘Coming Out for Liberation’ presentation hosted by GSA

Anica Graney, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
Characters Catherine, Frances, Charlotte, and Pearl react to the news of their fatal radium poisoning diagnosis.

‘These Shining Lives’ Shines

Anica Graney, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
Madison College sophomore Jordan Martin, right, is shown pitching during the 2019 season. Martin pitched the WolfPack to a win against defending conferene champion Rock Valley College on March 5 in the N4C Jamboree

WolfPack sweeps N4C Jamboree

Anica Graney, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, or don’t

Anica Graney, Design Director
March 4, 2020

PAC making plans for presenters and ‘Potterheads’

Anica Graney, Design Director
March 4, 2020

Free dental cleanings for children a big hit

Anica Graney, Digital Designer 
February 20, 2020

What to do on leap day

Anica Graney, Design Director
February 20, 2020

Students clean up Everglades on break

Anica Graney, Design Director
February 5, 2020

Who needs a hug? Not me!

Anica Graney, Design Director
February 5, 2020

SNL’s Chris Redd visits Madison

Anica Graney, Design Director
November 13, 2019
Students visit tables at the Study Abroad Fair held at the Intercultural Exchange on Sept. 25.

Students explore many options at Study Abroad Fair

Anica Graney, Design Director
October 3, 2019

Coming soon to a theater near you

Anica Graney, Design Director
October 3, 2019
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