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Chinese Lunar New Year participants wearing traditional dress
Chinese Lunar New Year: Decorations, family & fun
Happy Holidays!
MATC Campuses closed for Holiday Break: In-person registration to resume January 2
A holiday celebration in Little Stormers Village at the Downtown Campus on December 17, 2024.
Little Stormers Village celebrates the holidays
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
Baking and Pastry students' gingerbread houses on display at the Milwaukee Public Market. December 11, 2024.
MATC’s Parade of Gingerbread Houses competition
#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
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes! by Autumn 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
Children of the Encouraging Hearts and Minds Daycare watching Frosty the Snowman, a Christmas classic for children.
Christmas movie recommendations: HO,HO,HO!
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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Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
Snow Angel: Sending warm, magical winter wishes! by Autumn 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
Stiff McGouly enjoys the last days of summer.
Stiff McGouly’s end of sumer tips
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
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 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
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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A student demonstrates their welding skills in this MATC Times archival photo. It was taken in 2014 by former staff member Wendi Coon.

[Photo] MATC, Department of Corrections recognize 10 men graduating with Welding Certificates

December 19, 2023
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[Photo] Reflections from the editor

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
May 10, 2017
Goal keeper Francisco Campechano (1) tries to block the shot on goal by Angel Sarti (26) of Harper College.

[Photo] MATC offers variety of student athlete options

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
July 8, 2016
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[Photo] Guatemala Study Abroad: A new move for a new year

by Carina Esparza, Times Contributor
February 11, 2016
Maher Hakim (#5) drives to the basket for two of his points during the heated game against the Rochester Community and Technical College Yellow Jackets. Hakim lead his team with five assists during the game.

[Photo] Stormers dominate the court

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
December 8, 2015

Game, set, match

by Wendi Coon, Times Managing Editor
November 18, 2015

New look for men’s basketball team

by Wendi Coon, Times Managing Editor
November 18, 2015
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MATC goal keeper tries to stop a goal.

It’s a wrap

by Wendi Coon, Times Managing Editor
November 4, 2015
Teammates Haley Derks (5), Kayla Bockhop (10), Niesha Wigley (4), and Ashley Oldenburg (6) celebrate another great play during their matchup against Malcolm X College on Oct. 13. Stormers won in three sets.

Ready for the Regionals

by Wendi Coon, Times Managing Edtior
November 4, 2015
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Don’t Text and drive – #MATCisfocused

by Wendi Coon, Times Managing Editor
October 14, 2015
From left to right: Vang Xiong (17), Nicholas Butt (16), Edgar Morales (28) and Luis Gonzalez (4) defend their goal against Triton College’s T.J. Armic (9) at the Oak Creek campus.

[Photo] Come out and support your Stormers soccer and volleyball teams

October 14, 2015
Stormer’s goalkeeper Francisco Campechano (1) tries to block the shot on goal by Angel Sarti (26) of Harper College.

Looking for a win

by Wendi Coon, Times Managing Editor
September 30, 2015
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Bockhop, Pauls set to lead Stormers into 2015 women’s volleyball season

by Wendi Coon, Managing Editor
September 16, 2015
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MATC music student Jordin Baas is feeling the groove at Rock the Hunger VIII on May 7.

[Photo] Local bands Rock the Hunger

by Crystal Montgomery, Times Staff Reporter
July 2, 2015

Two Stormers make All-Conference, All-Region Teams

by Wendi Coon, Times Editor
July 2, 2015
The men’s baseball team shakes hands with the Eagles from Illinois Valley Community College after a doubleheader on April 28. The men lost the first game with a score of 7-11, then bounced back and won the second game with a Mercy Rule score of 15-5.

Tough season for baseball team ends

by Wendi Coon, Times Editor
July 2, 2015
Janine Tucker, outreach coordinator of Froedert Hospital, stands by a message board and gives information about skin cancer during the MATC’s Men’s Health Awareness Month at the Downtown Milwaukee campus on June 16.

Students learn about health risks and cancer

by Wendi Coon, Times Editor
July 2, 2015
Pictured above are members: Antoinette Jackson, president; Amanpreet Singh; Jacquelinne Coel, vice-president; Ben Patulski; Theresa D’Amato; Amber Joshway; Benita Oatis; Jarvis Harmon; and Sheyla Macias. Members not pictured are: Angela Amborn, Alisha Fox and Derrick Conn.

[Photo] West Allis Student Government donates $1000 to Dreamkeepers

July 2, 2015
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[Photo] Baseball player profile

July 2, 2015
Jeremy Williams Profile

Jeremy Williams Profile

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
May 11, 2015
David Stevens Profile

David Stevens Profile

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
May 11, 2015
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[Photo] Dane Travers Profile

May 11, 2015
Donte Richie

Donte Richie Profile

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
Brad Van Pay

Brad Van Pay Profile

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
Alex Wurm

Alex Wurm Profile

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
The boys of summer are back! It has been a tough season on the road so far for our Stormers men’s baseball team, with a record of two wins and 21 losses as of press time. More than ten games were either canceled or postponed due to inclement weather. This does not dampen their spirits; they are looking forward to finishing the season strong. “We are still looking to find our way at this point in the season. We need to make the necessary adjustments, both offensively and defensively. With 25 games to play I’d like to see the team learn from our mistakes the first half of the season to help us move forward heading to the playoffs in the beginning of May,” said Coach Frank Cimorelli. The majority of remaining games will be played at home, at the Oak Creek Campus.

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What are you doing for spring break?

What are you doing for spring break?

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
March 24, 2015
Deandrea “Dede” Jones (#15) launches a fade-away jump shot over a Joliet defender.

[Photo] Hot-shooting trio clinches N4C conference with win over Joliet

March 9, 2015
Students display T-shirts while traveling to the Play4Kay fundraiser basketball game.

[Photo] Fans jump on bus, then out of their seats

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

[Photo] Men lose to Joliet in regular season finale

March 9, 2015
Dr. Mohammad Dakwar, MATC provost, held a listening session for Local 212 part-time staff on Feb. 24. From left, Dewey Caton, part-time School of Pre-College faculty; Janet Jennerjohn, part-time English faculty; Dakwar; Beth Zallar, part-time Health Occupations faculty; and Robert Elsner, part-time history and School of Business specialist.

Students display T-shirts while traveling to the Play4Kay fundraiser basketball game.

[Photo] Fans jump on bus, then out of their seats

by LeShone Hosea Jackson, Times Staff Reporter
March 9, 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.

[Photo] Men burn Chaparrals to keep fire stoked

February 12, 2015
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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.

[Photo] Stormer Women create blizzard of pain for DuPage

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2015
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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.

[Photo] Men burn Chaparrals to keep fire stoked

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2015
Shonnice Vaughn, guard, (#20) is back! Her teammates cheer her on during the opening ceremony of the game against UW-Whitewater.

[Photo] Vaughn’s return puts Bulldogs on a tight leash

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2015
Kevin Kellner, guard/forward, makes a break for the net.

[Photo] Men share the rock and beat Daley

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2015
Tisawn Briscoe-Rimmer plays as a forward. She is a sophomore from Kansas City, Mo.

Player profile: #22, Tisawn Briscoe-Rimmer

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
January 27, 2015
DeAndreas Jones (15), guard, drives right through the Lancer defender.

[Photo] Stormers strike Lancers with white-hot lightning

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

[Photo] Men's team triumphs over College of Lake County

December 8, 2014
Above: In the final minutes of the game against the Lancers, Melvin Brown (24), guard/forward, breaks away and drives down the court, soars to the hoop for an epic dunk against Eric Quall (10) of College of Lake County.

[Photo] Melvin Brown causes mass destruction with mega-dunk

by Monte Driscoll, Times Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2014
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Halle Ringelberg (#6) is a middle hitter and a co-captain. Ringelberg is in the Early Childhood Education program.

[Photo] Ringleberg carries on legacy

by LeShone Hosea Jackson, Times Staff Reporter
November 11, 2014
Alyssa Nihart #3 spikes the ball against the Triton College Trojans.

Nihart carries on family tradition

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
October 15, 2014

What it takes to play sports at MATC

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
October 15, 2014
Stormers goalkeeper Dominique Lubsey is a freshman from Brookfield Central High School.

Goalkeeper Lubsey loves the job

by Wendi Coon, Times Sports Editor
October 15, 2014
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