Perspectives: Who is your favorite woman?

by Warren Murphy, Features Editor

May 8, 2024

Mom? Michelle Obama? J-Lo? The MATC Times took to the campus to ask students about their favorite woman. We received a variety of heartfelt responses, many of which centered around family. We hope that in reading these responses you will be encouraged to consider who YOUR favorite woman is. More importantly, we hope you are encouraged to let her know it.

Seanice Salters, Paralegal Program (and an Administrative Assistant at MATC)
“The woman that I admire is my mother. She was the strongest and most resilient woman that I knew. She definitely taught me a lot about giving grace, being grateful and also going for what you want. All of my inspiration comes from her; the mother that I am comes from her; my fight for life comes from her. I’ve seen her fight through many aversities, and she kept me spiritually-grounded. My sense of wanting to give back to the community is all dedicated to her.” (Photo by Sirphazzun Johnson)

Torean Smith, MATC TV and Broadcasting Program
My favorite person in the world is my mother because she did everything for me and was there for me. She taught me everything I know; I love her to death.
(Photo by Sirphazzun Johnson )

Mariah Schulz, TV and Video Production
My biggest inspiration for a woman would be my oldest sister because she’s handled a lot of trials and adversity, and she came out stronger and better. So, I aspire to be like that and handle situation like she did.
(Photo by Sirphazzun Johnson)

About the Contributors

Warren Murphy, Managing Editor

My name is Warren Murphy and I am Managing Editor of the MATC Times. I joined the staff last year, and after consistently contributing as a writer, I was named Features Editor. This year, with our new Editor-in-Chief, Zanaia Joshua, selecting me as Managing Editor, I plan to help curate a student paper that serves as a true mouthpiece for the voice of our students. I am in the Liberal Arts Transfer program and I plan on transferring to UW-Madison to complete my bachelors after this upcoming fall semester. For fun, I love to play basketball and go to stand-up comedy shows with my friends and family. I originally joined the Times because I was having a hard time finding a space for myself on campus. If you're struggling to find your place like I was, I strongly encourage you to reach out and see how you can get involved. MATC Times believes wholeheartedly in the power of collaboration and inclusivity, as baked into our foundation by our previous Editor-in-Chief Christopher D'Allen, and as student leaders, Zanaia and I are working constantly to ensure we provide a space that welcomes ALL students.

Emma Turk, Graphic Designer

My name is Emma Turk, and I am currently studying Art and Design in Animation. I also work as an Animation Assistant with Maker Space. I am a graphic designer with the MATC Times. I plan to graduate in the spring of 2024 and find a job in my field.