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Baking and Pastry students' gingerbread houses on display at the Milwaukee Public Market. December 11, 2024.
MATC’s Parade of Gingerbread Houses competition
Graphic provided by the Wisconsin Lottery
Winning $100,000 All or Nothing ticket sold in Milwaukee
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
Students stand in line to register for classes.
Now is the time to ‘Get your stuff together’ for registration
MATC’s President’s Award Winner, Shauna Morris-Patterson gives a brief speech expressing gratitude for this award on December 4, 2024.
MATC ceremony recognizes students receiving academic honors
#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
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
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!
Graphic created by Emma Turk
What can come with the holidays: Pondering Poetry
American Idol Season 22 Runner-Up Will Moseley's "Everything but Me" is set to be released on December 6, 2024. This cover art is by Nick Sarpa.
2024 American Idol Star Will Moseley coming to Milwaukee
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
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 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
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
Name: April Thomas, Program: Nursing, I’m thankful for “being a survivor.”
What MATC students are thankful for
We’re thankful for our readers, like Taina Vazquez.
Thankful for students and staff who read the MATC Times!
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
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
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
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
Costume Contest
Costume Contest
Black Voters Matter Event at MATC
The Black Voters Matter Tour
BSU's October Events
BSU’s October Events
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
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
Graphic created by Emma Turk
Christmas traditions: Super Mario Galaxy and facing the oblivian
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
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[Photo] The Healthy Slice: Losing Weight

by Collin Rave, Times Staff Reporter
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Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart in "London Has Fallen."

[Photo] ‘London Has Fallen’ worth seeing

March 22, 2016
Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley in "The Divergent Series: Allegiant."

[Photo] ‘Allegiant’ is more dull than dazzling

by Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service
March 22, 2016
Meditation has been known to help combat anxiety and depression, improve memory, lower blood pressure and more.

[Photo] Meditation: Think about it

March 3, 2016
Shonda Rhimes arrives at Debbie Allen"Freeze Frame" U.S. Premiere held at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 4, 2016 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

[Photo] How TV beats film in giving women and minorities greater opportunities on screen

March 3, 2016
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[Photo] Turner Hall purrs to Cat Daddy, Jackson Galaxy

December 8, 2015
Zoe Lister-Jones and Colin Hanks in "Life in Pieces" (Photo courtesy CBS/TNS)

[Photo] Colin Hanks draws on his own experiences for ‘Life in Pieces’

November 4, 2015
Melissa Etheridge plays during a sound check in advance of her appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday, August 27, 2008. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)

[Photo] It’s all about Melissa Etheridge

November 4, 2015
Business centerpiece graphic of a survey of consumers showing that 2 out of every 5 begin holiday shopping before the end of October; includes information on what people are buying and where and an image of a jack-o-lantern wearing a Santa hat.

[Photo] Christmas Creep is getting too creepy

by Kirsten Schmitt, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2015
Inventor Emmett "Doc" Brown, played by actor Christopher Lloyd, left, and Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, prepare for the first test of the Doc's time machine in a shopping mall parking lot in the 1985 film "Back to the Future." (Photo courtesy Universal Studios/TNS)

[Photo] Back to the Future Day: What the franchise sneakily got right

November 4, 2015
Weekly Health Matters graphic: Diagram of a human showing how alcohol consumption can adversely affect the body's major organs.

[Photo] Alcohol addiction has widespread effects

by Jamie Lassa, Times Staff Reporter
November 4, 2015
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[Photo] Answers to puzzles from issue 57-04

October 14, 2015
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[Photo] Enjoy these puzzles from issue 57-04

October 14, 2015
Matt Damon in "The Martian." (20th Century Fox)

[Photo] Science lessons from NASA helped lend authenticity to ‘The Martian’

October 14, 2015
Bots performs on the first day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on Friday, April 11, 2014.

[Photo] The Bots are brothers by day, bandmates by night

April 21, 2015
For one week in 2012, hundreds of thousands of Facebook users were unknowingly subjected to an experiment in which their news feed was altered to see whether certain kinds of content made users happy or sad.

Jack and Gary London from the graphic novel become Harry Hart (Colin Firth, left) and Gary Unwin (Taaron Egerton) in the movie. (Jaap Buitendijk/Twentieth Century Fox Film)

[Photo] ‘Kingsman’ is a flashy and violent thrill ride

March 9, 2015
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[Photo] Federal loan checks to be cut in half, sent twice

February 28, 2015
Chris Kyle, a retired Navy SEAL and bestselling author of the book “American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History.”

[Photo] God, country, then family - “American Sniper” worthy of both film and book

February 28, 2015
ILLUSTRATION: Student Loan

[Photo] Did you say FREE? Way to go, Obama!

by Kourtney Stevens, Times Opinions Editior
February 11, 2015
Jimmy (Kevin Hart), right, with Doug (Josh Gad) in Screen Gems’ “The Wedding Ringer.” (Matt Kennedy/Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.)

[Photo] Bells of laughter ring out in Hart’s latest

February 12, 2015
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