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MATC Times

The student news site of Milwaukee Area Technical College

MATC Times

The student news site of Milwaukee Area Technical College

MATC Times

Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief

It is a sincere privilege to serve as Editor-in-Chief of this newspaper. When I started as a staff reporter with the Times, it was with the goal of more deeply immersing myself in the MATC community and finding out what makes this place tick. The opportunity to do just that has presented itself in great abundance. The cultural institution that is MATC never ceases to surprise me with the depth of character of its leaders, past and present. I’m honored to have the chance to bring you their stories in the capacity that has been bestowed upon me.

 

I hope readers enjoy this paper as much I enjoy doing the work required to put it together. My staff of editors, writers, and photographers is amazing to collaborate with and have the unique ability to make bad days into good ones. Another great delight involved with my position is the advisement I receive from Bob Hanson. He is an incredible person with a devoted focus to my development as a leader and the incredible experience I’m getting here every day.

 

Away from the paper, I enjoy watching and participating in sports, playing video games and shopping for shoes.

All content by Monte Driscoll

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
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
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
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
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
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

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

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
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
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
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

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
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