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One of the new electric Madison Metro buses pulls up to a Bus Rapid Transit stop during a test run in mid-September.
Rapid transit line running
Scarlet Martino, a student program advisor who oversees voting and civic engagement across the college, speaks with a student about registering to vote.
College’s voter engagement action plan draws praise
A mariachi band performs at the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration held at the Truax Campus on Sept. 18.
A celebration of heritage and acceptance
Students and staff plant small flags on Lussier Student Plaza in memory of the victims of the victims of the 9/11 attack 23 years ago.
Madison College remembers 9/11 with display of flags and posters
A look at the next big evolution in computing
A look at the next big evolution in computing
Kristine Gallagher is excited about returning to college at age 55.
Never too late to learn new tricks
Self-care must haves for September
4 reasons you should join a group
The Madison College Big Band performs at the Baunatal Town Festival on July 6, the group’s final performance during its trip to Germany this past summer.
College’s Big Band tours Germany
Cailee Spaeny, left, as Rain and David Jonsson as Andy in "Alien: Romulus." (Murray Close/20th Century Studios/Tribune News Service)
Taking the ‘Alien’ franchise back to its horror roots
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders skip onto the field during their introduction before a game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 23, 2023. (Tom Fox / The Dallas Morning News / Tribune News Service)
Jumping high for Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
This game is a unique work of art
Madison College forward Atziry Ocampo (16) gets control of the ball against Rock Valley.
Match with 14th-ranked Rock Valley ends in a tie
Courtney Gorum and Kate Howe jump in an attempt to block the incoming ball from a Bryant & Stratton College player.
WolfPack tournament showcases some of the top teams in the area
Madison College's Cole Rogers(20) steps in to strike the ball and get it to the opponent's side of the field.
Madison College men’s soccer team has been tough to score against
Intramural sports available this fall 
Intramural sports available this fall 
Cover of the 2024 Yahara Journal.
Event promoted freedom to read 
Madison College to host Campfire Conversations  
Madison College to host Campfire Conversations  
Jonah Gulisano, Lina DeMarte, Senate President Kai Brito and Student Advisor Scarlet Martino.
Voter Awareness Team visits the Wisconsin Student Voting Summit 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at the rally.
AOC stops in Madison and speaks at a reproductive freedom rally 
Scarlet Martino, a student program advisor who oversees voting and civic engagement across the college, speaks with a student about registering to vote.
College’s voter engagement action plan draws praise
A mariachi band performs at the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration held at the Truax Campus on Sept. 18.
A celebration of heritage and acceptance
Peer Health Educator Lina DeMarte volunteers to care for the garden at the Madison College Truax Campus to provide fresh produce at the food pantry during the summer.
From the gardens of Madison College to your pantry
The Madison College Big Band performs at the Baunatal Town Festival on July 6, the group’s final performance during its trip to Germany this past summer.
College’s Big Band tours Germany
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Pandemic’s impact on mental health

Annika Vanderwerf, Contributor • May 5, 2021

More than one year after the COVID-19 quarantine began, let’s take a moment to reflect. Take a deep breath, in through the nose, out through the mouth. Unclench your jaw, stretch your neck, whatever...

Mental health study for home-stuck students  

Ezra Peters, Staff Writer • November 11, 2020

With the advent of COVID-19 and an eerily uncertain future, students are facing a unique and unprecedented slew of issues on top of being a normal student. The University of Michigan...

Are we plugged in, but stressed out?

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer • November 7, 2018

National Stress Awareness Day is Nov. 7 and this year’s theme is, “Does Hi-Tech cause Hi-Stress?” There have been many studies on what causes stress. One of the most famous studies being the 1967...

Our View: Reactions to Sandy Hook Elementary massacre are misplacing blame

Our View: Reactions to Sandy Hook Elementary massacre are misplacing blame

Clarion Editorial Board • January 22, 2013

There seems to be a growing concern that video games, specifically, “Mass Effect 3” and other first person shooters, have something to do with the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown,...

Off the shelf: banish holiday blues

Shelley Peschel, Librarian • December 4, 2012

While the upcoming holidays may have some people singing carols, others are singing the holiday blues. Unfortunately, this time of year can be stressful and depressing for many people, and that feeling...

Mental health stigmas sting

Brooke McGee, Opinions Editor • February 22, 2012

Mentally ill. Mood disorder. Depression. Unfortunately, when we see words like this we do not think of our neighbors, classmates and friends. We typically stigmatize and begin thinking of “that”...

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