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Plenty of snacks for students at the new convenience store on the third floor of the S Building at the Downtown Campus
MATC’s Downtown Convenience Store opens Monday
MATC Times staff members received two Pinnacle Awards at the Fall National College Media Association Convention. Both Honorable Mention awards were in the Design category. They were given at the convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 31, 2024. Pictured from left to right are: Crystal Williams (sports writer), Barb Volbrecht (Times advisor), Emma Turk (graphic designer), Zanaia Joshua (Editor-in-Chief), Warren Murphy (managing editor)and Cierra Pleshette (photography editor). Not pictured: Erik Martinez who was attending a CMA session.
MATC Times staff receive national college media awards
MATC President Dr.Anthony Cruz photo, which accompanied his email.
MATC President responds to Journal Sentinel discrimination article
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
Headlines & High Fives: We’re Award Nominees!
Image from When We Vote organization
Party at the Polls event on Halloween
Sophomore Outside Hitter/Middle Blocker #12 Paige Siehr celebrating after scoring a point against Harper College on October 10, 2024.
Women’s Volleyball: First appearance in national tournament
Freshman Guard/Forward #15 Arlinda Roundtree shooting a three pointer in a scrimmage game against Mt. Mary University on October 30.
Check out these photos from a Stormers Women’s Basketball Scrimmage
Coach Sarah Sweeney is currently working as assistant coach for the Stormers Women's Soccer team. This photo was Provided by MATC's Athletics Department.
From pro athlete to college coach
Head Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Randy Casey pulls Brionne Williams aside during a free-throw to talk during a 94-73 win over Bryant and Stratton College on February 13, 2024.
Starting the season with a slam dunk!
#13 Freshman Forward Katelyn Haeft dribbling the ball in the Stormers game against Triton College on September 25.
Women’s Soccer: Eyes on the goal
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
Best Thanksgiving Movies
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
This is Mavka (Ukrainian: Мавка) a type of female spirit in Ukrainian folklore.
Mavka: Soul of the Forest
Reni Brown's illustration of the creepy stairs in her grandmother's home.
Grandma’s Story
Graphic created by Emma Turk
The time of year
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 5 (Scary Films)
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-4
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-3
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
Stiff McGouly enjoys the last days of summer.
Stiff McGouly’s end of sumer tips
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 8
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 8
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5c
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5c
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
That new Madden, am I right?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) decorations at El Conquistador resort on November 2, 2021 as MATC Times Photographer Erik Martinez and his family celebrated his grandmother.
The Day of the Dead
Lourdes Camacho (front) and Gilbert Luis Vazquez (back) Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) memorial at El Conquistador resort. Camacho is the grandmother of MATC Times Photographer Erik Martinez. Mexican Coke, a beloved drink, sits beside her photo.
My family’s Day of the Dead
Milwaukee Fire Lieutenant John Zaworski
Igniting Awareness: How First Responders keep us safe
Melani Gray takes a mini train ride on her first trip to a pumpkin patch at Lindell’s Pumpkin Farm.
Milani’s first Pumpkin Patch adventure
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
Dr. Vicki J. Martin and MATC student Gabrielle Armon-Wickers at the MATC Foundation’s BluTender event, a March 2024 fundraiser at the Pfister to support the MATC Promise scholarship. Photo courtesy of MATC Photographer/ Videographer Tim Evans.
MATC’s President prepares for her next chapter: retirement
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Graduation poem: Vibe to life
The entrance to the McKinley Health Center
Highlighting FREE Healthcare Resources for students     
AI generated graphic as directed by Zanaia Joshua
Domestic Violence Awareness: Every minute, an average of 20 people are abused
Iceola Momon, a cancer survivor of 17 years, celebrates her 80th birthday in November.
What Is Breast Cancer?
MATC Employee Ombuds
MATC’s Ombudsperson is Yolanda Hodges. Her office is located in M358. Ombuds Day was celebrated in October.
Think of the student Ombuds Office like your college GPA
Graphic provided by MATC Student Life
Fall Bash: West Allis Campus
Costume Contest
Costume Contest
Black Voters Matter Event at MATC
The Black Voters Matter Tour
BSU's October Events
BSU’s October Events
A view of the stage at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night event.
Light the Night
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
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
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
New look at the MATC Downtown Food Pantry!
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
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Exploring intermittent fasting
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
Secretary for DSA, Jenna Miles (r) speaks as MATC leaders listen. From left to right: Director of Student Life, Erich Zeimantz; Chief Marketing Officer, Tony Tagliavia; Director of Public Safety, Aisha Barkow.
We are all responsible for Public Safety
Graphic by Emma Turk
Campus Connections: Don’t be afraid to join a student group
Graphic created by Warren Murphy.
Elections are exhausting
Laptops are boxed up and stacked in the FASTFund Office in Founders Hall.
Lack of technology can be scary
A shared kitchen area outside of rooms at Westown Green apartments
Westown Green needs to reconsider housing criteria
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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 15, 2010

Threats and drug use at various campuses

by Alexis Scheel
May 12, 2010

JOBshop teams up with Bottomless Closet

by Alexis Scheel
May 12, 2010

New Direct Lending program offers many benefits

by Alexis Scheel
April 21, 2010

Staff member receives heroic Civil Air Patrol award

by Alexis Scheel
March 24, 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

Introducing our new president

by Alexis Scheel
February 11, 2010

Warning for West

by Alexis Scheel
February 11, 2010

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

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

Activist speaks against wars

by Alexis Scheel
November 19, 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

Service dogs: Know what you need to know

by Alexis Scheel
October 28, 2009

SLC: Students representing students

by Alexis Scheel
October 14, 2009

Students want new Grab ‘n Go gone

by Alexis Scheel
October 14, 2009

The passion of new VP of Student Services

by Alexis Scheel
October 14, 2009

Presidential search seems wasteful with perfect person in place

by Alexis Scheel
October 14, 2009

Seven Pounds takes viewers on an intellectual thrill ride

by Alexis Scheel
September 30, 2009

Long lines not only cost time, but money

by Alexis Scheel
September 30, 2009

Lack of funding causes major changes for everyone

by Alexis Scheel
September 16, 2009

Orientations: 22 is too many for adult students

by Alexis Scheel
September 16, 2009

CJSO is one active club

by Alexis Scheel
September 16, 2009

Veterans can receive a no-cost education

by Alexis Scheel
September 16, 2009

The Department of Education takes more control over student loans

by Alexis Scheel
July 1, 2009
Angela Olson (holding microphone) asks Secretary Duncan about making the Pell Grant an entitlement.

Grants may help displaced workers

by Alexis Scheel
July 1, 2009

Students want to turn tables on instructors

by Alexis Scheel
July 1, 2009

Gone, but never forgotten

by Alexis Scheel
July 1, 2009

ASACC celebrates its twenty-fifth year

by Alexis Scheel
July 1, 2009

Instructor influences alum’s work

by Alexis Scheel
May 13, 2009

New technologies teaching old lessons

by Alexis Scheel
May 13, 2009

Academic awards for outstanding achievement

by Alexis Scheel
May 13, 2009

Break-ins continue to cause havoc

by Alexis Scheel
May 13, 2009

New diggs

by Alexis Scheel
April 22, 2009

Senate members exposed to broader issues.

by Alexis Scheel
April 22, 2009

Student Governor makes a difference

by Alexis Scheel
April 22, 2009

Giving blood

by Alexis Scheel
April 22, 2009

Instructor inspires students to plunge for Special Olympics

by Alexis Scheel
March 18, 2009

Student hygiene down the toilet

by Alexis Scheel
March 18, 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

A new day needs to come

by Alexis Scheel
October 29, 2008

Obama

by Alexis Scheel
October 29, 2008
James T. Harris asking McCain when he plans to "stick it to Obama."

McCain

by Alexis Scheel
October 29, 2008

Campus Card contest continues

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2008

Outlet box to blame in student’s injury

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2008
Katelyn Palok and Breana Kloppenburg

ICE your cell phone safely

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2008

Enjoy this photo essay from Oak Creek’s Safety Day

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2008

The fallacy of democracy

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2008

One risk not worth the price

by Alexis Scheel
October 15, 2008
Friday Academy class at the firing line during target practice.

Oak Creek’s police academy

by Alexis Scheel
October 1, 2008

Move over Starbucks

by Alexis Scheel
October 1, 2008

Club recruitment South

by Alexis Scheel
October 1, 2008

Campus Card contest

by Alexis Scheel
October 1, 2008

Dog daze of summer

by Alexis Scheel
October 1, 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 17, 2008

Carol Shaw doing what makes the world go round

by Alexis Scheel
September 17, 2008

Oak Creek Campus proving grounds

by Alexis Scheel
September 17, 2008

Wisconsin’s unfair health plan

by Alexis Scheel
September 17, 2008

Stop the excuses

by Alexis Scheel
August 27, 2008

The UPASS is here, finally

by Alexis Scheel
August 27, 2008

EAA AirVenture

by Alexis Scheel
August 27, 2008
From left

West Allis Campus expansion underway

by Alexis Scheel
July 9, 2008

Equal rights for all

by Alexis Scheel
July 9, 2008

Life’s cruel card

by Alexis Scheel
May 8, 2008

Real life math

by Alexis Scheel
April 23, 2008
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