MATC students take in the sights and sounds of New York City

by Zanaia Joshua, Editor-in-Chief

March 27, 2025

The Statue of Liberty, an iconic landmark in New York City

MATC provides opportunities for students to learn and travel! Whether you are a part of a student organization here on campus or studying abroad, there are many worthwhile experiences you don’t want to miss out on. Take advantage of growing and networking with a diverse team, representing MATC culture.

There are so many sights to see in the Big Apple! MATC Times photographers Cierra Pleshette (Photo Editor), Juan Carlos Wood (Sports Photo Editor), and Jang Vuong (Photographer) took every free moment they had to take in the sights and sounds of New York while traveling with other MATC Times staffers to attend the College Media Association’s Spring National Convention-ProCon 25.

About the Contributors

Zanaia Joshua, Editor-in-Chief

I joined the MATC Times in the 2023/24 academic year, due to my passion for journalism. I enjoy expressing myself through writing; I love a good synonym. It is exciting to bring stories to life with creativity. In my new role as Editor-in-Chief (2024/25), I get to experience the journey of creating a newspaper and all that entails. I help students share their stories through our website and print publication. We want to provide a voice for all students at MATC and the issues they care about.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, learning new things, studying quotes of wisdom, practicing fitness, dressing up, and having fun through new experiences.

Juan Carlos Wood, Photographer

My name is Juan Carlos Wood and I am a second-year Photography major at MATC. I mainly provide sports photography content for the Times but I have also photographed MATC’s Commencement. In my spare time, I enjoy sports and nature photography. I also enjoy playing soccer. I have been part of the Times staff since the winter of 2023.