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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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West Allis Welding Club tours Oak Creek Power Plant

by Times Contributor
February 5, 2019
West Allis celebrates National Apple Day

West Allis celebrates National Apple Day

by Times Contributor
December 13, 2018

Student Government hosts “FAFSA Fest”

by Times Contributor
November 16, 2018

Transfer Days visits downtown campus

by Times Contributor
November 15, 2018
Megan Lofeffler, Stormer freshman (9) spikes over the Rock Valley defense on Sept. 20. Unfortunately, the Stormers lost 0-3.

Sports In Photos: Week of October 4, 2018

by Times Contributor
October 31, 2018
Mequon Student Government members celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 18 with flags and stickers to students. The students also had an opportunity to win prizes by spinning the wheel.

Campus Life: In Photos

by Times Contributor
October 31, 2018
BloodCenter of Wisconsin holds Halloween "Out for Blood" Drive

BloodCenter of Wisconsin holds Halloween “Out for Blood” Drive

by Times Contributor
October 19, 2018
Welding Club visits Poblocki Sign Company

Welding Club visits Poblocki Sign Company

by Times Contributor
October 15, 2018

Ask the JOBshop – How do I get a job on campus?

by Times Contributor
October 10, 2018
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show arrives at First Stage Theater

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show arrives at First Stage Theater

by Times Contributor
October 3, 2018
Rock music takes center stage this fall

Rock music takes center stage this fall

by Duane Rodriguez, Times Contributor
November 6, 2013
Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience (RCA)

Anticipation is high for The 20/20 Experience

by Duane Rodriguez, Times Contributor
October 16, 2013
Costello and The Roots work well together

Costello and The Roots work well together

by Duane Rodriguez, Times Contributor
October 3, 2013
Mayer’s new work a big disappointment

Mayer’s new work a big disappointment

by Duane Rodriguez, Times Contributor
September 19, 2013
COMPACT REPLAY

COMPACT REPLAY

by Duane Rodriguez, Times Contributor
August 2, 2013
Jay Z

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
October 24, 2012
Green Day - Uno!

Green Day succeeds in keeping their edge

by Duane Rodriguez
October 9, 2012
Dave Stewart -The Ringmaster General

‘Tempest’ is Bob Dylan’s best album in a long time

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
September 24, 2012
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Americana (Reprise)

Compact Replay

by Duane Rodriguez
June 30, 2012
Compact Replay

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
May 1, 2012
Robert Glasper

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
April 1, 2012
Pink Floyd

Springsteen’s still got it

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
March 20, 2012
Peter Mac

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
February 26, 2012
Compact Replay

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
February 8, 2012
Metallica and Lou Reed

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
January 8, 2012
Drake

Compact Replay

by Duane Rodriguez
December 19, 2011
Johnny WInter

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
December 18, 2011

Compact Replay

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
December 14, 2011
Compact Replay

Compact Replay

by Duane Rodriguez
September 13, 2011
Interpreting Buddy Holly

Interpreting Buddy Holly

by Duane Rodriguez
July 10, 2011

Foo Fighters latest should be heard with windows open

by Duane Rodriguez
May 4, 2011

Strong presence of Jennifer Hudson

by Duane Rodriguez
April 13, 2011

R.E.M. steps back, Travis Barker Steps up

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
March 30, 2011

Springsteen is back; Jay-Z hits miss

by Duane Rodriguez
December 9, 2010
Kings of Leon

COMPACT REPLAY

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
November 18, 2010
John Lennon

Christmas albums are just around the corner

by Duane Rodriguez
November 3, 2010
Robert Plant

Compact Replay

by Duane Rodriguez
September 29, 2010

Lost potential redeems soulful

by Duane Rodriguez
September 15, 2010
Steve Miller

Heartbreaker recovers roots

by Duane Rodriguez
July 14, 2010
Jakob Dylan

Compact Replay

by Duane Rodriguez
May 12, 2010
Jamie Cullum

Hendrix Experienced

by Duane Rodriguez
March 24, 2010
Johnny Cash

Compact Replay

by Duane Rodriguez
March 12, 2010

Compact Replay

by Duane Rodriguez
February 25, 2010

Atlantic releases chart busters

by Duane Rodriguez
February 11, 2010

True essence of a performer’s being

by Duane Rodriguez
December 10, 2009

Out of My Hands rocks

by Duane Rodriguez
November 19, 2009

Miranda Lambert’s ‘Revolution’ kicks butt; ‘Los Lobos Goes Disney’ spells FUN

by Duane Rodriguez
October 28, 2009

Ghostdini is a good, hilarious, lively CD

by Duane Rodriguez
October 14, 2009

Beatles box set well worth the wait

by Duane Rodriguez
September 30, 2009
Arctic Monkeys

Tunes of our Times

by Duane Rodriguez
September 16, 2009

Summer releases are out

by Duane Rodriguez
July 1, 2009
Dylan

Another Dylan album

by Duane Rodriguez
May 13, 2009
Keith Urban

Respectable Country

by Duane Rodriguez
April 22, 2009
Kelly Clarkson

War Child Project for a great cause

by Duane Rodriguez
March 18, 2009
Lily Allen

It’s not me, it’s you… Really!

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
March 5, 2009
Miles Davis

Miles Davis: The key to cool

by Duane Rodriguez
February 19, 2009
Bruce Sprinsteen

TUNES OF OUR TIMES

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
February 5, 2009
Guns and Roses

New releases, few surprises

by Duane Rodriguez
December 4, 2008
Brad Paisley

Williams does her best work yet on “Little Honey

by Duane Rodriguez
November 20, 2008

The Clash mixes punk with reggae, rockabilly, funk

by Duane Rodriguez
October 29, 2008
T.I.

DiFranco’s latest another good one

by Duane Rodriguez
October 15, 2008
Brian Wilson

Nelly’s getting in the way of his own album

by Duane Rodriguez
October 1, 2008

B. B. King’s best album yet

by DUANE RODRIGUEZ
September 17, 2008

Summer releases cover gamut

by Duane Rodriguez
August 27, 2008

Madonna’s sweet as candy; Winwood’s “Nine Lives” a winner

by Duane Rodriguez
May 8, 2008

Long time, no see albums debut

by Duane Rodriguez
April 23, 2008
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