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Each season has its own beauty, enjoy spring’s!
Earth Day 2025: One planet, one chance
MATC Student Organization leaders from the Rohingya Student Association, Mothership and District Student Association pose for a photo during a conference.
Opportunity to Lead: Run for DSA Officer Positions 2025-2026
Metro Milwaukee residents rallied outside the Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse at 517 E. Wisconsin Ave on April 5, 2025 participating in a nationwide day to protest against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Milwaukeeans participate in People’s Veto Day
(left to right): Vice President Student Engagement & Community Impact, Michael Rogers; Student Life Manager, Anne-Marie Bernard; Student Life Director, Erich Zeimantz are all smiles at the Eid Al-Fitr Celebration.
Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
Infielder Jayden Moss hits a pitch during the softball game against the Lake County Lancers. The Stormers won 6-4 at MATC in Oak Creek on March 27, 2025.
Stormers softball team: Just two weeks before the playoffs
Xavier Guard Zach Freemantle throws down a dunk in an exciting matchup in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Fiserv Forum vs Illinois on Sunday March 23rd, 2025.
Photographing NCAA games: An extraordinary experience
Stormers infielder Ryan Quello gets a hit off home plate against Harper College where they won both games on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Stormer’s baseball off to a good start
MATC Times Sports Writer Crystal Williams on the basketball court at Fiserv Forum before the doors open for NCAA Division I men’s basketball games.
From dream to reality: My first NCAA Tournament experience
Rylyn Paulick shared this photo of and her mom
Freshmen Rylyn Paulick: Shines at MATC
Graphic created by Emma Turk
The Art of You
A Victorian-era steam train adventure at the Mitchell Park Domes. Visitors are able to journey through four distinct, miniature vignette landscapes. Photo was taken March 13, 2025. The show ends on April 6.
Train enthusiasts can step back in time at the Mitchell Park Domes
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts – 7
Illustration by Autumn Melody (Sultan)
Spring: An extra hour to enjoy your day
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Poem: The Wings of Some Angels
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts – 7
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
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
Illustration by Noah Thomson, Times Sr. Illustrator
Remembering the sinking of the Titanic
Xavier Guard Zach Freemantle throws down a dunk in an exciting matchup in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Fiserv Forum vs Illinois on Sunday March 23rd, 2025.
Photographing NCAA games: An extraordinary experience
Don't forget to give yourself a hug this Easter season
The celebration of Easter
MATC Times Sports Writer Crystal Williams on the basketball court at Fiserv Forum before the doors open for NCAA Division I men’s basketball games.
From dream to reality: My first NCAA Tournament experience
The Statue of Liberty, an iconic landmark in New York City
MATC students take in the sights and sounds of New York City
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
Colleagues and guests clap for the acknowledgement of alumni Dr. Sherrea Jones (PhD & MD) during The Sis(Her) Luncheon at the MATC Downtown Campus. March 21, 2025.
Photo gallery: MATC’S Sis(Her) Luncheon, women pouring love on one another
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: What are some healthy food options for a busy student?
MATC students have a checklist for each car that came to MATC's Diagnostics Day at Al Hurvis Peak Transportation Center at the Downtown Campus.
MATC students provided free car diagnostics
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
Graphic created by MATC Times Managing Editor Warren Murphy
A network of resources to assist immigrants
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Enjoy your Spring Break!
Colleagues and guests clap for the acknowledgement of alumni Dr. Sherrea Jones (PhD & MD) during The Sis(Her) Luncheon at the MATC Downtown Campus. March 21, 2025.
Photo gallery: MATC’S Sis(Her) Luncheon, women pouring love on one another
(left to right): Vice President Student Engagement & Community Impact, Michael Rogers; Student Life Manager, Anne-Marie Bernard; Student Life Director, Erich Zeimantz are all smiles at the Eid Al-Fitr Celebration.
Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
MATC students have a checklist for each car that came to MATC's Diagnostics Day at Al Hurvis Peak Transportation Center at the Downtown Campus.
MATC students provided free car diagnostics
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
2nd Annual Adult Prom 2025
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
A day of hot coffee and panic…how’d he end up here?
Grand Theft Auto and the anatomy of a moral panic: 2025 is a fear-filled time
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
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Alfonso Brooks, Times Staff Reporter

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The Route 80 bus approaches the bus stop in front of MATC on the corner of 6th and State streets to pick up passengers.

[Photo] MCTS puts forth special effort to end joblessness

October 31, 2016

Gonzales takes the reins as Oak Creek campus president

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2015

Special day for TV students airing soon

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2015
Wayne “Rock Doc” Schlipp stirs a pot of chili during a campout.

Loss of Rock Doc felt by students and family

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2015
Entrepreneurship instructor, Armen Hadjinian, discusses with students during class on March 30.

Program prepares tomorrow’s business leaders

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2015
Girl Scouts get hooked up for a climb as part of the landscape horticulture program.

Girl power! Oak Creek hosts scouts for Career Day

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2015
Coach Jeff Lorenz was recently named N4C Coach of the Year for the second year in a row.

Lorenz honored two years in a row

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2015
Shonnice Vaughn (20), sophomore guard, was named First Team All-Conference (N4C) and All-Region (Region IV) Team. At the Jan. 31 game against the College of DuPage, Vaughn shows her dexterity and skill as she helps her team defeat the Chaparrals 80-50.

Two ballers named All-Region, All-Conference

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2015
n employee of Truly Spoken Cycles speaks to a tour hosted by the Sustainability Summit.

Sustainability Summit rolls through area

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2015
A point-of-view representation of the field of vision a student with a vision impairment would experience.

Student Accommodations Services is here to help

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
Antoinette Jackson, president of West Allis campus Student Government.

Jackson back as West Allis campus Student Government president

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
Wisconsin native Silas Young is ready to compete again in the sport of professional wrestling.

Silas Young is back and ready to show Milwaukee how a real man wrestles

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
Kevin Kellner (#32) attempts to work the ball inside the 3-point line by backing down the opposing Joliet player.

Men lose to Joliet in regular season finale

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
Deandrea “Dede” Jones (#15) launches a fade-away jump shot over a Joliet defender.

Hot-shooting trio clinches N4C conference with win over Joliet

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2015
MATC Downtown campus elects new president, Elva Marie Soto.

New Downtown Milwaukee campus Student Government president

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2015
Austin Dunbar (#30) goes for a dunk, but it is thwarted by Donovan Smith (#0).

Road-weary Stormers get it together after losses

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2015
One of two returning players, Briana McKinney (#14) goes for a lay up against the Trojans.

Women continue to dominate competition

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2015

MATC to offer softball

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2015
Steve Stovall (#41), sophomore forward/center from Milwaukee, gets the rebound and looks down court for an open teammate. Stormers are 2-0 against College of DuPage.

Men burn Chaparrals to keep fire stoked

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2015
DeAndrea Jones (#15), sophomore guard from Milwaukee, races down court. The fast pace of the game was too much for the Chaparrals and the Stormers won, 80-50.

Stormer Women create blizzard of pain for DuPage

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2015
Dietetic Technician students Brianna Halfmann, Samantha Ackerman, and Dayna Hartmann practice offering nutrition counseling to each other. These services will be offered free to MATC students on Wednesdays through March in the HEC Building.

No-cost nutrition counseling available now

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2015

Apprenticeship Awareness Fair set to build futures

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2015
Members of the first Photography Club at MATC pose with photographic props.

Q&A with Photography Club President Kirsten Schmitt

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2015
Volodymyr Opryshchenko battles Brian Spaeth, co-adviser for the Chess Club, for first prize in the chess tournament.

Battle of the minds

by Alfonso Brooks, Times West Campus Editor
January 27, 2015
Shonnice Vaughn, guard, (#20) is back! Her teammates cheer her on during the opening ceremony of the game against UW-Whitewater.

Vaughn’s return puts Bulldogs on a tight leash

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2015
Allante Washington, point guard, heads down court.

Men share the rock and beat Daley

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2015

Hey! Give or take, the “Christmas Creeps” are awake!

by Alfonso Brooks, Times West Campus Editor
January 21, 2015

Melvin Brown causes mass destruction with mega-dunk

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2014
Steve Stovall (41) forward/center, drives to the hoop for two points against College of Lake County Lancers Eric Quall (10). The men held on to the lead and won 69-56.

Men’s team triumphs over College of Lake County

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2014

Stormers strike Lancers with white-hot lightning

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2014
Evan Burlingame inks his commitment to MATC and poses with a jersey.

Freshmen make up new look of basketball team

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2014

Hip Hop Club roundtable identifies industry issues

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2014
Is $15 a fair wage for fast – food workers?

Is $15 a fair wage for fast – food workers?

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2014

Get right with your rights on Constitution Day

by Alfonso Brooks, Times West Campus Editor
October 2, 2014

Student Success Fair encourages student success

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2014

Hip Hop Club meets to plan beats

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2014

As new president, Martin sets goals for success

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2014

Stormer Pass – Never Underestimate the Power of a Stormer!

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2014

The force for hunger rocks!!

by Alfonso Brooks, Times Staff Reporter
July 2, 2014

Where is the line between appropriate and inappropriate?

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2014

Prostate exams getting better with newer tools

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2014
The 80 bus approaches the bus stop in front of MATC on 6th and State Street to pick up passengers.

[Photo] Summer U-PASS puts students on the road to success

by Michelle Ferrell, Times Staff Reporter
July 1, 2014
Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology students highlighted the importance of the Great Lakes and clean drinking water.

[Photo] No water – no life: Mequon campus celebrates World Water Day

by Veronika Grecko, Mequon Campus Editoir
May 28, 2014
Jacob Hornik (19) tries to tag out Buddy Ahlstrom (19) an Illinois Valley Community College Eagle, during a double header.

Baseball team finishes home season in lackluster fashion

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
May 20, 2014
Darin Dubinsky 2nd Place General News- After a Day of the Dead parade in Milwaukee’s south side, dancers do a Mayan dance to the pounding beat of a drum.

[Photo] Photo students win big

May 20, 2014
Ladies and gentlemen…your kings and queens of the Grand Ball. From left, Jarvis Harmon (West Allis), Antoinette Jackson (West Allis), Ericka Puzia (Oak Creek), Nikolai Monson (Oak Creek), Brian Galecke (Downtown), Brittany Lewis (Downtown), Lindsey Becker (Mequon) and Wilhelm Fehlhaber (Mequon).

A grand night of greatness

by Alfonso Brooks, Times Staff Reporter
April 22, 2014
Women’s basketball coach Jeff Lorenz (L) was named Coach of the Year by the N4C. The team ended the season with an impressive 24-6 record.

Lorenz awarded Coach of the Year

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
April 22, 2014
One of the players from the Stormers practices hitting home runs in preparation for the start of the season.

Baseball stuck in dugout due to bad weather

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
April 22, 2014
One of the players from the Stormers practices hitting home runs in preparation for the start of the season.

Stormers get ready to win

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
March 24, 2014
MATC Crime Report

MATC Crime Report

by Alfonso Brooks, Times Staff Reporter
March 24, 2014
Assistant Coach Bill Johns comforts All-Star and All-Conference Benetta Jones (#24) after she fouls out. Jones scored a season high 31 points in the game against the Golden Eagles on Feb. 22.

Women lose final home game to No. 1 Rock Valley

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
March 12, 2014
NBA Hall of Famer and former Milwaukee Bucks player, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, returned to Milwaukee to promote a new tourism ad in which he stars.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bucks fly again

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
March 12, 2014
In his last regular season game for the Stormers, Steve Stovall Jr. goes for a lay up and in the process knocks down (#22) Jared Mayes from the Golden Eagles.

Men squander halftime lead and lose

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
March 12, 2014
During their “Pink Out” benefit game, the Stormer women rocked out a win 84-65 against the Harper College Hawks. Benetta Jones (#24) shoots for two while Shonnice Vaughn (#20) gets into position for the rebound.

Stormer women Play 4Kay

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
February 26, 2014
Womens’ Head Coach Jeff Lorenz strategizes with his team during a time out.

Women dominate Harper, continue win streak

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
February 26, 2014
During a competitive win (89-78) against the Harper College Hawks Arthell Rosquist (#23) goes for a difficult lay up and tries to finesse the ball past the defender.

Men get revenge behind Spears’ highlights

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
February 26, 2014
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Larry Drew, left, talks to guard Nate Wolters (6) during action against the Orlando Magic on Jan. 31.

Bucks try to fill seats despite poor record

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
February 26, 2014
Members of the Anime Club hang out in room M154 on Feb. 19 to discuss their favorite anime shows and play video games.

Anime club members are all about the game

by Darin Dubinsky, Times Photo Editor
February 25, 2014
Freshman Terrell Hayes (34) drives to the basket, paving the way to victory against the Wilbur Wright College Rams.

Stormer Men continue dominance of home floor with win

by Monte Driscoll, MATC Staff Reporter
February 11, 2014
Shonnice Vaughn (20) scores an easy layup after a steal.

Lady Stormers stomp shorthanded Wright College Rams

by Monte Driscoll, MATC Staff Reporter
February 11, 2014
Rachel Spencer holds her Local 587 support sign, with more supporters behind her.

Support staff union rallies before board

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
February 11, 2014

Stormer women ball for a cause, Play 4Kay

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
February 5, 2014

2013 MATC Wine and Dine

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
December 23, 2013
Ashley McHenry (25) drives down the court during a recent game against the Rochester Yellowjackets. The women won 97-66.

Lady Stormers dominate in home opener

by Monte Driscoll, MATC Staff Reporter
December 10, 2013
Culinary program shines at Wine and Dine event

Culinary program shines at Wine and Dine event

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
December 10, 2013
Troy Spears (24) goes for a layup against the Rochester Yellowjackets.

Stormer men’s squad suffers frustrating loss

by Monte Driscoll, MATC Staff Reporter
December 10, 2013

New year promises hard work for men’s basketball players, excitement for fans

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
November 20, 2013
Concordia University Wisconsin advisers with potential students gathering information during Transfer Days at the Oak Creek campus on Oct. 17.

Giving colleges a chance to engage students

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013
Tanya Torres is located at the downtown Milwaukee campus in room M238.

A new role and challenges excite Torres

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013
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[Photo] ACF national president visits Milwaukee

by Mike Hiller, Times Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013

Tutoring services help all who seek it

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
October 16, 2013

Robert L. Cooley: The legacy of a visionary

by Monte Driscoll, Times Staff Reporter
October 2, 2013

MATC Fire Degree Program

by Darin Dubinsky and Darin Dubinsky
September 3, 2013
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[Photo] Rev. Jesse Jackson rallies students to vote early at MATC

by Bobbi Kleemann, Times Business Manager
November 14, 2012
Darin Dubinsky/Times Stormers basketball coach, Randy Casey plans out his next play with the team during a game at Alverno College on Feb. 11.

[Photo] Stormers continue their fight for top seed position

by Maurice J. Lee, Times Managing Editor
February 26, 2012

Final Focus

by Darin Dubinsky
December 20, 2011
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