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Nicole Tudury, Dana Cooper-Davis, Kim Fenske, Michelle Vangay and Bara Omari
Shining the spotlight on MATC women
Students pose with Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Susan Crawford who paid a visit to MATC’s Downtown Campus and spoke with students during her press tour for Supreme Court. Feb. 2, 2025. Photographed left to right are: Michelle, Encino, Simia Bell, Darnell Brown, Elsa Marks, Susan Crawford, Royalty Grace, Charlie Himburg, Jasmin Sanchez, Yeng Tha “Cloud” Vue.
You can vote on MATC’s Downtown Campus
MATC Times Managing Editor Warren Murphy holds five Wisconsin Newspaper Association - Foundation Better Newspaper awards won by Iryna Levit, Jang Vuong, Warren Murphy, and the MATC Times staff after a luncheon on March 7, 2025. This photo was taken by a student photographer attending the event.
MATC Times wins awards in Wisconsin Newspaper Association contest
Graphic provided by Marketing & Communications
Ramadan – Tips to support Muslim students and staff
MATC Times staff wins six National College Media awards at a convention in New York City. (Pictured from left to right) Times Editor-in-Chief Zanaia Joshua, Student Life Manager Anne-Marie Bernard, Times Advisor Barb Volbrecht, Arts & Entertainment Editor Reniqua Brown, Writer and Business Manager Abe Johnson, Managing Editor Warren Murphy, Photo Editor Cierra Pleshette Wilson, Photographer Juan Carlos Wood, Photographer Jang Vuong. This picture was taken by a student photographer from another college publication who was attending the event. (The award winners text was added to the photo.)
MATC Times wins six national student media awards
Ole Miss junior forward Malik Dia is all smiles after their win over Iowa State on Sunday March 23, 2025.
Thrilling showdowns at Fisev Forum propel teams to the  Sweet 16
Ole Miss senior guard Mattew Murrell drives the ball in the lane against University of North Carolina (UNC) freshman guard Ian Jackson during NCAA Division I tournament play at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
NCAA action continues Sunday at Fiserv Forum
Photo courtesy of the NJCAA Tournament
MATC men’s basketball wraps up season with a victory 
Photo courtesy of MATC Athletics Facebook page
MATC Stormers fall to Orange County Community College 
Freshman Julian Valentine jogs back on defense after hitting a three-point shot at the game against Moraine Valley Community College back in November 2024.
Region Champs: MATC Stormers advance to the NJCAA Nationals!
Illustration by Autumn Melody (Sultan)
Spring: An extra hour to enjoy your day
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Poem: The Wings of Some Angels
(from left to right) Artists Roxane Mayeur, Stephanie Bartz, and Ann Baer speak about their works and inspirations during the opening night of the “Breaking Barriers, Women in the Workforce” gallery showcase March 13, 2025
Women breaking barriers in the workforce takes center stage in MATC’s create gallery
Questions and image by Autumn Melody (Sultan)
Sanrio Trivia – Quiz 1
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Infinity & not beyond
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
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
The Statue of Liberty, an iconic landmark in New York City
MATC students take in the sights and sounds of New York City
Some of the newspapers published by college student media organizations on display at the College Media Association’s Spring Convention-ProCon 2025 in New York February 26-March 1.
College Media newspaper shoutouts: Times students learn from other publications
MATC students practice distributing medicine in class.
Why the vital role of Anesthesia Technicians often goes unnoticed
Helianthus annus (common sunflowers) in a local garden
From shelf to soil: Mequon Campus Library grows more than books
Darnell Bonner, an MATC Times writer, is writing a book about his life story.
Despite my Barriers, I Still Strive to Thrive
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
Graphic created by MATC Times Managing Editor Warren Murphy
A network of resources to assist immigrants
Elsa Marks signing her signature on the petition for name change
Free legal resources: A MATC student’s journey to change their name
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
Employers, recruiters and students at the Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.
MATC students shuttled to a career fair
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 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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MATC Times
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MATC Times

Shaprella Johnson, Staff Writer

My name is Shaprella Johnson and I’m an associates of arts major at MATC. I love writing, reading,  art, music, and getting to know other students. I have thoroughly enjoyed being on the MATC Times staff and getting to know other staff members. In my spare time, I enjoy working at the Wisconsin Center District, volunteering, and helping people in her community.

All content by Shaprella Johnson
MATC Instructor Kashena Armon leads the Milwaukee band Shuga Blu.

Music appreciation: Meet MATC music instructor and bandleader of Shuga Blu Kashena Armon

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Writer
December 30, 2024
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?

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Writer
December 18, 2024
Jeremy Magestro, MATC’s Catering Coordinator, checks out a student at the cafeteria on the third floor of the S Building at the Downtown Campus.

Culinary Assistant Mahogany Malone (l) checks out students at the Downtown Cafeteria on October 10. Culinary Specialist Cheri Tucker (r) works beside her. Tucker recently received an associate’s degree from MATC’s Culinary Arts program.

MATC’s Food Truck is parked underneath the bridge from the S Building to the M Building at the Downtown Campus. Three packed Food Truck classes were held over the summer and more sections of the course will be offered in the future.

Students learn how to operate a food truck 

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Writer
August 27, 2024
Lavonte Ford photo courtesy of MATC’s Marketing and Communications department.

MATC’s Choir honors a student who passed

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Writer
May 6, 2024
MATC Instructor Steve Peplin warms up outside the recording studios located in M170 at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus. The guitar is his favorite instrument. In addition to teaching, he plays in 10 bands.

Hitting all the right notes – Steve Peplin shares his love of music with MATC students and audiences

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Contributor
January 31, 2024
MATC students gather around the audio board to watch a recording session in instructor Matt Smith's class. He is having a student ‘tweak the EQ’ on the track, which adjusts the frequency levels on the equalizer.

Bands jam sessions in the M Building – Downtown Milwaukee Campus

by Shaprella Johnson, Times Contributor
January 31, 2024
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