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MATC closed Juneteenth Day, June 19
A "No Kings" protest in Cathedral Square in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 14.
“No Kings” protest in Milwaukee
Checota Scholarship open for fall 2025
Checota Scholarship open for fall 2025
Image from Marketing & Communications
Summer textbook scholarship available
MATC Alum Photographer Shari Wszalek took this picture at Milwaukee's 2022 Pride Parade.
Milwaukee’s Pride Parade: Sunday
Operating (Game Day) Expenses- Men’s and Women’s Teams, page 11 of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act. Photo Illustration by Cierra Pleshette Wilson
The cost of competing: A deep dive into MATC’s athletics department spending
Coach Mark Picard has a brief huddle with a couple of men’s tennis players
Year-round dedication to tennis: A spotlight on Coach Mark Picard
Ava Marx provided this selfie with her parents.
Ava Marx is hitting home runs on and off the field
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
The Milwaukee Art Museum's Lakefront Festival of Art took place June 13-15
Celebrating creativity: Milwaukee Art Museum’s Lakefront Festival of Art
Magic poem illustration by Autumn Melody (Sultan)
Magic
Artist Emma Daisy shared the power of femininity through her painting at the Lakefront Festival of Art June 13-15.
Artists share their wares at the Lakefront Festival of Art this weekend
People gather for a performance at the Milwaukee Downtown Market on June 11.
The Milwaukee Night Market returns
Graphic created by Emma Turk
My Affirmations
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.
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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
Many Milwaukeeans are familiar with the name Blatz because the Blatz Brewing Company was one of Milwaukee’s brewing giants. This photo was taken at the Forest Home Cemetery.
Go take a hike: A photo series discovering Milwaukee’s free gems
Sudoku: It’s fun, and I promise it's not that hard!      
Sudoku: It’s fun, and I promise it’s not that hard!      
May 2025 graduate Patrick Burton
Striking the right chord: A graduate’s path through MATC
Emma Turk, graphic designer graduate and MATC Times Graphic Designer. Photographers: Cierra Pleshette Wilson and Juan Carlos Wood
Saudi student graduates with honors
On leadership: an example set for me
On leadership: an example set for me
Students receiving GED/HSED diplomas sit in the Cooley Auditorium during a graduation ceremony on December 17, 2024.
MATC and community-based organizations to celebrate 282 students at GED/HSED graduation
May 2025 graduate Patrick Burton
Striking the right chord: A graduate’s path through MATC
A graduate expresses her excitement at MATC's Spring Commencement ceremony.
Congratulations to MATC’s spring graduates!
Emma Turk, graphic designer graduate and MATC Times Graphic Designer. Photographers: Cierra Pleshette Wilson and Juan Carlos Wood
Saudi student graduates with honors
Illustration created by MATC's Graphic Designer, Emma Turk, a spring 2025 graduate.
MATC to graduate nearly 1,700 students at 2025 Spring Commencement
Checota Scholarship open for fall 2025
Checota Scholarship open for fall 2025
People gather for a performance at the Milwaukee Downtown Market on June 11.
The Milwaukee Night Market returns
Image from Marketing & Communications
Summer textbook scholarship available
Produce in a local grocery store.
Nutrition is mandatory and indispensable when it comes to being healthy
A variety of vehicles were featured at MATC's Oak Creek Campus Car Show on Saturday, May 31.
Photos from MATC Oak Creek Campus Car Show
People gather for a performance at the Milwaukee Downtown Market on June 11.
The Milwaukee Night Market returns
A variety of vehicles were featured at MATC's Oak Creek Campus Car Show on Saturday, May 31.
Photos from MATC Oak Creek Campus Car Show
Graphic provided by Student Life
MATC Campus Car Show – Saturday, May 31
Illustration created by MATC's Graphic Designer, Emma Turk, a spring 2025 graduate.
MATC to graduate nearly 1,700 students at 2025 Spring Commencement
Photography student Laura Starks next to her display for the Create the Spark portfolio night, May 8 2025.
Create the Spark portfolio event at MATC
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

Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief

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Alum and former commencement speaker's life saving decision

Alum and former commencement speaker’s life saving decision

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2022
Student Ariel Griffin Gets Ready for her Covid test at the Downtown MATC Campus. The campus continues to offer free Covid-19 testing for students and employees. Asymptomatic screenings are conducted by medical professionals with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Workforce Solutions. Testing is conducted on Tuesdays at the Downtown Campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required. For more information or to make an appointment go to: matc.edu/coronavirus .

COVID-19 vaccination incentive offers students $100

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2021
Artist John Kowalczyk created the mixed-media painting collage titles "Create, Cultivate, Collaborate" specifically for the College's Community Art Collection.

Over a year in the making: The Community Art Collection

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2021
This is the message received by students attempting to cast a ballot in the Student Government Association election held on September 28. Voting errors locked out eligible student from casting their vote in the election.

Student Senate election locks eligible voters out

by Victoria Magee, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2021
When she is not playing soccer or studying for classes, Stomers' goalie Kelsi Casey can be found working in the Office of Student Life.

[Photo] Soccer player makes history as first female on the men’s team

by Benjamin Otero, Sports Editor and Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2021
Tuition assistance opportunities still available for students

Tuition assistance opportunities still available for students

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2021
MATC has partnered with North Shore Pharmacy to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations on the college's plaza outside the student center, 700 W. State St., on Tuesday, August 17 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Fast Fund Gala a Success

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-chief
October 28, 2020
Official ballot drop boxes are located throughout the City of Milwaukee. Voters can submit their absentee mail-in ballots into the official boxes until 7:30 pm on November 3rd.

Supreme Court rules on Wisconsin 2020 election ballot issue

by Victoria Magee, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2020

New vice president brings a wealth of experience

by Victoria Magee, Editor-In-chief
October 21, 2020

Student Resources Relocating to S Building

by Victoria Magee, Editor and Chief
February 19, 2020
Bucks Montage

Fiserv Forum Tour Takes Visitors Behind the Scenes

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020

Deadlines for Free Tuition Programs are Closer Than you Think

by Victoria Magee, Editor and Chief
December 17, 2019

Stormer’s Score Card July 11, 2019 Issues 61-1

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2019
Renovation work continues at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Ninth St. and Highland Ave., one year after a fire caused over $17 million in damage. In our next issue, the Times will go inside the 140-year-old church for an exclusive look and discuss renovations with its

FAST Fund New Partnership with Local Grocery Store

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
Transit Changes 2019

MATC to Face Ramifications of Transit Cuts

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019

Johnny Craig Resigns

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2019
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Johnny Craig resigns

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Students demonstrate proper use of firefighting equipment.

MATC Fire, Police and EMS Expo brings community together

by Victoria Magee, Times Staff Reporter
September 25, 2018
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