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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
The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion
The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion
The active shooter training Public Safety gives draws from the run, hide, fight model created by the FBI. Key points include: Have an escape route in mind. Don't worry about belongings. Keep hands visible near law enforcement. Avoid windows. Barracade doors. Silence phones. Fight only if your life is in imminent danger.

Public Safety provides training to prepare for possible threats

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor Emeritus • August 29, 2022

The Gun Violence Archive reports that 2022 has seen 407 mass shootings so far this year. Wisconsin is no stranger to the violence.   The Madison area nearly missed a tragedy earlier this year when...

Keeping each other safe as COVID-19 still persists

Iman Alrashid, Copy Editor • August 29, 2022

When the COVID-19 lockdowns began in early 2020, most people took it seriously and worked together to protect lives. People worldwide have confronted changes due to the pandemic. Some have discovered bright...

Joining FamilyU to help parents

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor • August 29, 2022

One out of every five undergraduate students at colleges across the nation are parents, according to the Generation Hope website. But students who are parents are 10 times less likely to graduate than...

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Library, tutoring change to meet student needs

Julie Gores, Dean of Libraries and Academic Support Services • August 29, 2022

Twenty-nineteen (2019) is so yesterday! The world has transformed since then because of the pandemic, social justice awareness, increased knowledge of technologies and a chaotic political world.  All...

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Public Safety: Helpful Information to keep students safe

Sgt. Taylor Weckerly, Public Safety Officer • August 29, 2022

Welcome to Madison College. During the school year, Public Safety will publish an article in the Clarion informing the college community of recent events and notable calls that Public Safety has responded...

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Help keeping your balance

Paige Zezulka, Copy Editor • August 29, 2022

The recent expansion of Madison College’s mental wellness offerings will benefit student’s health, safety and academic progress.   Within the past 20 years, mental health concerns have gradually...

Students study in the open space outside the Intercultural Exchange

Favorite spots to study

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor • August 29, 2022

School is starting up again here soon, the anxiety will be there for everyone whether you are a returning student or new to the school. A good habit to get into is taking a bit of time to explore campus,...

Student Nursing Association here for future nurses

Heather Schultz, SNA - Vice President • August 29, 2022

Welcome new Madison College Students and welcome back fellow students and faculty. We made the decision to pursue new careers and improve ourselves with education in a tremulous time for our world. With...

Pump prices and inflation give students the shake down

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor • August 29, 2022

Inflation is defined by Oxford Languages as “a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.” It is a vital term used everyday within the world of economics.   Covid-19...

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