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An attendee at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee wearing a hat that shows his support for Trump on the back. July 18, 2024. Milwaukee, WI
Highlights from President Donald Trump’s 2025 Inauguration Speech
All MATC campuses closed Tuesday, January 21
All MATC campuses closed Tuesday, January 21
This image was provided to the Times by MATC’s Marketing & Communications
MATC campuses closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A Bob Uecker memorial is at the base of his statue at American Family Field where fans have placed flowers, baseball caps, beer and other items.
Milwaukeeans honor Bob Uecker with a memorial outside of American Family Field
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
MATC's new Sports Information Coordinator Cody Smith (picture provided by Smith)
From writing for the Bucks to writing for us! Meet MATC’s new Sports Information Coordinator
#3 Sophomore Outside Hitter/Defense Specialist Sam Seihr puts the ball back in play against Harford Community College in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. November 20,2024.
MATC Women’s Volleyball first-ever play in NJCAA Division II National Tournament
Outside Hitter #3 Sam Seihr waiting on a serve.
Two Stormers Women’s Volleyball players named NJCAA All-Region Second Team
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
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes! by Autumn 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
Children of the Encouraging Hearts and Minds Daycare watching Frosty the Snowman, a Christmas classic for children.
Christmas movie recommendations: HO,HO,HO!
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
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes! by Autumn 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
Stiff McGouly enjoys the last days of summer.
Stiff McGouly’s end of summer tips
Dream Lab has a cool vibe for nocturnal creatures to study or create in. It’s located on 738 S. 3rd St. in Milwaukee. You can get treats and eats to keep going into the late-night hours.
Dream Lab: A cool place for MATC students to study
MATC Instructor Kashena Armon leads the Milwaukee band Shuga Blu.
Music appreciation: Meet MATC music instructor and bandleader of Shuga Blu Kashena Armon
Eggnog is considered a dessert by some and a drink by others. Whatever you consider it, many people think it’s delicious.
Holiday food traditions: What’s your favorite dish?
Advanced cosmetology graduates Renaiya Echols and Anasia Berry do a final walk with their model for their “Candy Land Christmas” theme for MATC’s The Edge: A Beauty Showcase. December 11,2024.
Creativity on display: MATC’s The Edge: A Beauty Showcase
Hmong New Year Celebration
Hmong New Year Celebration
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
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
Graphic created by Warren Murphy, Times Managing Editor
100,000 people die from diabetes in the U.S. every year, but progress has been made
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 provided by MATC Student Life
Fall Bash: West Allis 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
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
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
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Dancing with the LSO

Dancing with the LSO

by Dylon Schroeder, Times Photographer
November 17, 2016
Jazmin Sanchez Ramirez (11), forward for the Stormers women’s soccer team, zeros in on the goal at the field located at the Oak Creek campus.

Forward Mollie Hang (16) drives the ball past a Madison College defender. After a valiant effort, the Stormers lost the game, 9-0.

Jim Wand instructs volunteers to play their air instruments faster when tapped with the balloon.

[Photo] Do you believe in magic?

by Naz Silva, Times Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016
Jeannie Bynum shows off her infectious smile.

[Photo] Bynum simply going the extra mile

September 21, 2016
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