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MATC Times Managing Editor Warren Murphy holds five Wisconsin Newspaper Association - Foundation Better Newspaper awards won by Iryna Levit, Jang Vuong, Warren Murphy, and the MATC Times staff after a luncheon on March 7, 2025. This photo was taken by a student photographer attending the event.
MATC Times wins awards in Wisconsin Newspaper Association contest
Graphic provided by Marketing & Communications
Ramadan – Tips to support Muslim students and staff
MATC Times staff wins six National College Media awards at a convention in New York City. (Pictured from left to right) Times Editor-in-Chief Zanaia Joshua, Student Life Manager Anne-Marie Bernard, Times Advisor Barb Volbrecht, Arts & Entertainment Editor Reniqua Brown, Writer and Business Manager Abe Johnson, Managing Editor Warren Murphy, Photo Editor Cierra Pleshette Wilson, Photographer Juan Carlos Wood, Photographer Jang Vuong. This picture was taken by a student photographer from another college publication who was attending the event. (The award winners text was added to the photo.)
MATC Times wins six national student media awards
Erik Riley – Pathway Advisor
What do you think of Black History Month?
Employers, recruiters and students at the Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.
MATC students shuttled to a career fair
Graphic provided by MATC
Press start to play!: MATC launches competitive esports team
Freshman Point Guard Ky’Moni Hunt shooting a scoring shot against Moraine Valley
Ky’Moni Hunt: Freshmen Stormer’s Basketball player with big dreams
Coach Arom Murrell talks strategy with the Women’s Basketball team. Photo courtesy of Time Evans, MATC Marketing & Communications. (This photo was not taken at the Play4Kay game.)
Raising awareness: MATC basketball teams join national Play4Kay movement
Freshman Stormers Guard, Makayla Carney vs the Kankakee Cavaliers on February 13, 2025.
Stormers Women’s Basketball battles Kankakee Community College 
President Dr. Anthony Cruz and Teagan Cole, a freshman volleyball player, smiling after playing a game of pickleball at the new courts at the Downtown Campus gymnasium.
Get your paddles ready: Pickleball hits MATC’s Downtown Campus
Questions and image by Autumn Melody (Sultan)
Sanrio Trivia – Quiz 1
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Infinity & not beyond
Illustration by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters
Photo courtesy of Mark Frohna.
The work of Milwaukee artist Anja Sieger: Paper, props, spoken poetry and performance art
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes! by Autumn Melody (Sultan), MATC Times Magna Illustrator
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes!
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 5 (Scary Films)
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-4
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-3
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
Illustration by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes! by Autumn Melody (Sultan), MATC Times Magna Illustrator
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes!
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 3 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 3
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 2 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 2
Kung Fu Critters, Ready, Fight 1 by Noah Thomson
Kung Fu Critters: Ready, Fight 1
MATC students practice distributing medicine in class.
Why the vital role of Anesthesia Technicians often goes unnoticed
Helianthus annus (common sunflowers) in a local garden
From shelf to soil: Mequon Campus Library grows more than books
Darnell Bonner, an MATC Times writer, is writing a book about his life story.
Despite my Barriers, I Still Strive to Thrive
Class photo of nursing students and instructors in H-336 .
MATC’s nursing program legacy at MATC
Live in the moment!- MATC student Tatiana Lugo dances in the hallways in her traditional cultural attire
Celebrating Ethnicities at MATC
MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz begins his speech by taking a selfie with the graduates and instructors in the crowd during MATC’s Winter Commencement, December 14, 2024. Milwaukee, WI
Congratulations MATC 2024 Fall Graduates!
Excitement abounds for students receiving their diplomas at MATC's GED/HSED ceremony on December 17.
Nearly 300 students receive their GED/HSED diplomas at MATC ceremony
M-Cubed participants (from left to right) Noah Barry-Kessler, Paul Maynard, Jonathan Evans, Zyair Buckner
M-Cubed: Bridging futures, forging paths
The Fiserv was packed at Sunday's Commencement with MATC students, family and friends.
Congratulations Class of 2024
Excited MATC Nursing students pose for a photo.
Celebration and smiles as students prepare to enter the nursing profession
Elsa Marks signing her signature on the petition for name change
Free legal resources: A MATC student’s journey to change their name
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas – Is the freshman 15 a myth or reality?
To achieve a healthy diet, you’ll need to do some planning and research. Photo Illustration provided by Cierra Pleshette Wilson.
Make your New Year’s resolutions meaningful and stress-free to benefit your mental health
MATC Times Writer Faith Jenkins has money on his mind.
Quick tips to save your money
Students stand in line to register for classes.
Now is the time to ‘Get your stuff together’ for registration
Employers, recruiters and students at the Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.
MATC students shuttled to a career fair
A CNC instructor listens to the hardships one of the women had to go through in the trade industry during the Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation (MCT) Pathways Labor Ladies welcoming on January 15, 2025.
Women in the trades and interested in the trades gather to learn what MATC has to offer
Keynote Speaker Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu smiles with gratitude as Dr. Sadique Isahaku introduces her during MATC’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration on January 15, 2025.
MATC’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration focuses on building a beloved community at MATC
Chinese Lunar New Year participants wearing traditional dress
Chinese Lunar New Year: Decorations, family & fun
A group photo with Olaf at the Oak Creek campus on December 7, 2024
Festive, family-friendly winter celebration at MATC’s Oak Creek campus
Graphic from MATC's The Week Ahead electronic newsletter
Fall Career Fair: Oak Creek Campus
A new Career Closet will be filled with professional clothing that MATC students can wear to interviews. The new space is part of the updates to the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at the Downtown Campus.
Student Career Closet: Opening soon
Image provided by the CareerHub
Career Corner: Navigating ‘transfer in’ options at MATC
There are many networking opportunities at MATC. This is an Employer Appreciation Breakfast for M-Cubed, a partnership with MPS, MATC and UWM. The event was held to thank employers and organizations for creating work-based learning experiences for students in Milwaukee.
Career Corner: The importance of building career connections both now and in the future
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Planning for a career-ready semester
To achieve a healthy diet, you’ll need to do some planning and research. Photo Illustration provided by Cierra Pleshette Wilson.
Make your New Year’s resolutions meaningful and stress-free to benefit your mental health
AI generated graphic as directed by Zanaia Joshua
Domestic Violence Awareness: Every minute, an average of 20 people are abused
Zombie Bites
Zombie Bites
The Stormers Baseball team huddles up before a game in the Spring 2024 semester.
Everyone huddle up: Let’s talk Mental Health
An MATC student squeezes a stress ball to relieve some of his stress.
Stress management tips
Baking and Pastry students' gingerbread houses on display at the Milwaukee Public Market. December 11, 2024.
MATC’s Parade of Gingerbread Houses competition
A new look at the MATC Downtown Food Pantry in S215!
Downtown Food Pantry revamped and restocked
Renovations continue in the Student Resource Center (SRC) in S215 at MATC's Downtown Campus.
The SRC (Student Resource Center): A lifeline for students
Monique, a Culinary Arts student drizzles frosting over cherry-filled donuts.
Culinary Arts students serve Downtown Food Pantry guests
S215 is under renovation to create a more grocery-store feel to the Downtown Food Pantry.
Downtown Campus Food Pantry: Demand drives expansion
A shared kitchen area outside of rooms at Westown Green apartments
Westown Green needs to reconsider housing criteria
Students watch a Conflict Resolution presentation conducted by MATC Student Ombudsperson Yolanda Hodges.
Westown Green: Some love it, some loath it
MATC student move-in day
MATC student move-in day
On Campus Housing
Student Legal Clinic
Don’t rent trouble
Graphic created by Warren Murphy, Managing Editor
The future of money: We all want to know!
Super Smash Brothers Graphic created by Emma Turk
Super Smash Brothers – A dinner party by any other name
Make academic goals part of your 2025 New Years Resolutions
Setting academic goals for the new semester
Dr. M.L.K. Dr. street sign in front of the Eliminating Racism, Empowering women (YWCA) in Milwaukee WI. December 20, 2024
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr’s full legacy
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Christmas traditions: Super Mario Galaxy and facing the oblivion
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Chawona Jackson, Vice President for West Campus Student Senate, at a Senate meeting. She's had to overcome many years of adversity.

One person refusing to quit

by Alexis Scheel, Times Editor-in-Chief (2008-09)
July 11, 2023

New Direct Lending program offers many benefits

by Alexis Scheel
September 16, 2010

Threats and drug use at various campuses

by Alexis Scheel
May 13, 2010

JOBshop teams up with Bottomless Closet

by Alexis Scheel
May 13, 2010

New Direct Lending program offers many benefits

by Alexis Scheel
April 22, 2010

Staff member receives heroic Civil Air Patrol award

by Alexis Scheel
March 25, 2010

Wearing identification can help keep us safe

by Alexis Scheel
March 12, 2010

Investigation into bank robbery continues

by Alexis Scheel
March 12, 2010

College’s open records policy not quite so open

by Alexis Scheel
February 25, 2010

Bank robbed on campus

by Alexis Scheel
February 25, 2010

Real-life math

by Alexis Scheel
February 25, 2010

Medved helps a friend in need

by Alexis Scheel
February 25, 2010

Warning for West

by Alexis Scheel
February 11, 2010

Introducing our new president

by Alexis Scheel
February 11, 2010

Sure to be a family favorite

by Alexis Scheel
December 10, 2009

Crimes on campuses: from sexual assault to stolen cars

by Alexis Scheel
December 10, 2009

The costs, both financially and socially, of healthcare

by Alexis Scheel
December 10, 2009

Pathway from student to teacher

by Alexis Scheel
December 10, 2009
President Obama speaks with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett before heading to Wright Middle School.

Obama announces his educational plan in Madison

by Alexis Scheel
November 19, 2009

Car theft and break-ins a problem for West Allis Campus

by Alexis Scheel
November 19, 2009
Alexis Scheel spent the day with her son, Infantryman Pv2 Jonathan Scheel, where he serves in Fort Hood, Texas, the weekend before the mass shootings. Pv2 Scheel has served in the Army for less than a year, and was just stationed at Fort Hood last spring

Being thankful for that which matters most

by Alexis Scheel
November 19, 2009

Activist speaks against wars

by Alexis Scheel
November 19, 2009

Service dogs: Know what you need to know

by Alexis Scheel
October 29, 2009

Students want new Grab ‘n Go gone

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2009

The passion of new VP of Student Services

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2009

Presidential search seems wasteful with perfect person in place

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2009

SLC: Students representing students

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2009

Long lines not only cost time, but money

by Alexis Scheel
October 1, 2009

Seven Pounds takes viewers on an intellectual thrill ride

by Alexis Scheel
October 1, 2009

Veterans can receive a no-cost education

by Alexis Scheel
September 17, 2009

Lack of funding causes major changes for everyone

by Alexis Scheel
September 17, 2009

Orientations: 22 is too many for adult students

by Alexis Scheel
September 17, 2009

CJSO is one active club

by Alexis Scheel
September 17, 2009

The Department of Education takes more control over student loans

by Alexis Scheel
July 2, 2009
Angela Olson (holding microphone) asks Secretary Duncan about making the Pell Grant an entitlement.

Grants may help displaced workers

by Alexis Scheel
July 2, 2009

Students want to turn tables on instructors

by Alexis Scheel
July 2, 2009

Gone, but never forgotten

by Alexis Scheel
July 2, 2009

ASACC celebrates its twenty-fifth year

by Alexis Scheel
July 2, 2009

Instructor influences alum’s work

by Alexis Scheel
May 14, 2009

New technologies teaching old lessons

by Alexis Scheel
May 14, 2009

Academic awards for outstanding achievement

by Alexis Scheel
May 14, 2009

Break-ins continue to cause havoc

by Alexis Scheel
May 14, 2009

Giving blood

by Alexis Scheel
April 23, 2009

New diggs

by Alexis Scheel
April 23, 2009

Senate members exposed to broader issues.

by Alexis Scheel
April 23, 2009

Student Governor makes a difference

by Alexis Scheel
April 23, 2009

Instructor inspires students to plunge for Special Olympics

by Alexis Scheel
March 19, 2009

Student hygiene down the toilet

by Alexis Scheel
March 19, 2009

Student hygiene down the toilet

by Alexis Scheel
March 5, 2009

Free medical screenings just a heartbeat away

by Alexis Scheel
March 5, 2009

Starting sooner could save time

by Alexis Scheel
March 5, 2009

Hypnotist Jim Wand leaves students spellbound

by Alexis Scheel
February 19, 2009

West Allis Senate minutes

by Alexis Scheel
February 19, 2009

12-0 decision saves millions

by Alexis Scheel
December 4, 2008

“Notes not a threat,” says Public Safety

by Alexis Scheel
December 4, 2008

A few bad apples can frustrate students

by Alexis Scheel
December 4, 2008

Today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders

by Alexis Scheel
November 20, 2008
James T. Harris asking McCain when he plans to "stick it to Obama."

McCain

by Alexis Scheel
October 30, 2008

A new day needs to come

by Alexis Scheel
October 30, 2008

Obama

by Alexis Scheel
October 30, 2008

One risk not worth the price

by Alexis Scheel
October 16, 2008

Campus Card contest continues

by Alexis Scheel
October 16, 2008

Outlet box to blame in student’s injury

by Alexis Scheel
October 16, 2008
Katelyn Palok and Breana Kloppenburg

ICE your cell phone safely

by Alexis Scheel
October 16, 2008

Enjoy this photo essay from Oak Creek’s Safety Day

by Alexis Scheel
October 16, 2008

The fallacy of democracy

by Alexis Scheel
October 16, 2008

Move over Starbucks

by Alexis Scheel
October 2, 2008

Club recruitment South

by Alexis Scheel
October 2, 2008
Friday Academy class at the firing line during target practice.

Oak Creek’s police academy

by Alexis Scheel
October 2, 2008

Campus Card contest

by Alexis Scheel
October 2, 2008

Dog daze of summer

by Alexis Scheel
October 2, 2008

Carol Shaw doing what makes the world go round

by Alexis Scheel
September 18, 2008

Oak Creek Campus proving grounds

by Alexis Scheel
September 18, 2008

Wisconsin’s unfair health plan

by Alexis Scheel
September 18, 2008
Area of floor where chair leg fell threw, causing Ricardo Perez to fall and become injured.

Chair falls through floor; student injured

by Alexis Scheel
September 18, 2008

The UPASS is here, finally

by Alexis Scheel
August 28, 2008

EAA AirVenture

by Alexis Scheel
August 28, 2008

Stop the excuses

by Alexis Scheel
August 28, 2008
From left

West Allis Campus expansion underway

by Alexis Scheel
July 10, 2008

Equal rights for all

by Alexis Scheel
July 10, 2008

Life’s cruel card

by Alexis Scheel
May 9, 2008

Real life math

by Alexis Scheel
April 24, 2008
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