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Health and beauty services at MATC

    There is an interesting mix of sound and color when one enters the Nailtech lab located on the first floor of the Main Building, Downtown Milwaukee Campus. Judy Brown operates as instructor in lab room M108, teaching her group to properly buff, shape and sculpt exquisite nails.

    The NT students can perform manicures and pedicures for $5. They also are skilled to do acrylic gel and fabric tips and overlays at $12.

    An overlay for the natural nail is $10 and the fills for the two-week maintenance starts at $5. The NT lab prefers appointments, but will take walk-ins.

    The season is open this fall, from the end of October to December. If you can’t make it down, the client Nailtech program restarts in January, so the client services reopens in March.

    They close in May. There are no services in the summer.
    “Please come down and patronize our students. They need plenty of practice for preparation for their state board exam,” said Judy Brown. “We’re open to the general public afternoons 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m, and on Friday 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.”

    Once clients have had their nails done, they can head up to the 6th floor Bakery lab, where students are constantly cooking things up.

    One can find cookies, breads, dinner rolls and doughnuts for an average of a buck, depending on the goods. They also accompany treats with fresh coffee for sale, and white and chocolate milk, too.

    Another great deal is always the specialty cakes that the students can make with a half down deposit of the total cost of the cake ordered.

    Hours are Monday 1 p.m.- 3 p.m., Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. and Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

    Clients can also go to the Barber Cosmetology department, where they offer haircuts, shampoos and chemical services. Please call 414-297-7854 for prices, availability and hours.

    After focusing on their beauty, clients can take time out to address their health issues by visiting the Echocardiography (EKG) clinic.

    The EKG uses sound waves to take a look at your heart for free. The one-hour scan is available this fall semester and is done on Wednesdays and in the spring semester on Tuesdays in Room M480, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    The screenings are open to students, faculty, administration and staff. Call 414-297-6441 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, time permitting.

    Finally, clients can take advantage and get their teeth cleaned and x-rayed at the Dental lab. If students are interested, they can make an appointment on Mondays 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday 1 p.m-5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fridays noon-4 p.m.

    On the first visit a screening and x-ray is done, then on the second visit clients can get a cleaning. Only cleanings, x-rays and screenings are offered, no actual dental repairs. The fall season is clinical from now to December.

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    Teresa Rae Butler, Times Scene Editor
    There is a certain capturing of the heart and mind that happens to people who love their school and love their school newspaper. I am one such person. I have been with this paper as a staff reporter since 2009, and now that I have the endearing honor and privilege as the Downtown Campus Editor, I find myself in the midst of an experience that I am certain that I will truly miss, and appreciate added to my resume. The kinds of articles we produce are always informative to our community, but also well rounded in production, which frequently lands us into award winning layouts. We are always working to out do the last edition, and I love to do my part. I have gotten the opportunity to work with some wonderful staff and go to some extravagant journalism events to represent the orange, royal blue and star logo that is the MATC TIMES. To work under the supervision of the legendary, Bob Hanson has been a journey most respected, treasured and valued in sharpening my skills as a reporter, editor and even a photographer. You can’t get any better. The meetings alone are always a lot of fun and we cover topics that are important and relevant to the campus. When I’m not doing things for my school, I can be found walking the beautiful city of Milwaukee Wisconsin engaging in some kind of opportunity either in nature, the arts or film.