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MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz speaks to newly naturalized U.S. citizens, their family and friends during a celebration at Walker's Square.
New U.S. citizens celebrate at MATC’s Educational Center at Walker’s Square
Plenty of snacks for students at the new convenience store on the third floor of the S Building at the Downtown Campus
MATC’s Downtown Convenience Store opens Monday
MATC Times staff members received two Pinnacle Awards at the Fall National College Media Association Convention. Both Honorable Mention awards were in the Design category. They were given at the convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 31, 2024. Pictured from left to right are: Crystal Williams (sports writer), Barb Volbrecht (Times advisor), Emma Turk (graphic designer), Zanaia Joshua (Editor-in-Chief), Warren Murphy (managing editor)and Cierra Pleshette (photography editor). Not pictured: Erik Martinez who was attending a CMA session.
MATC Times staff receive national college media awards
MATC President Dr.Anthony Cruz photo, which accompanied his email.
MATC President responds to Journal Sentinel discrimination article
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
Headlines & High Fives: We’re Award Nominees!
#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
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
Best Thanksgiving Movies
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
This is Mavka (Ukrainian: Мавка) a type of female spirit in Ukrainian folklore.
Mavka: Soul of the Forest
Reni Brown's illustration of the creepy stairs in her grandmother's home.
Grandma’s Story
Graphic created by Emma Turk
The time of year
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 6
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia – 5 (Scary Films)
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-4
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-3
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator for Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts Trivia-2
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
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5b
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7, Part 5a
Department of Public Safety Officer Luis Acevedo is one of the dedicated officers at MATC’s Downtown Campus.
Gratitude for MATC’s Public Safety and Culinary staff: Keeping us safe and well fed
Downtown Campus 1st shift Facilities staff members (back row, left to right): Jeff Davis, David Sherrill (Director), Mike Clay (Manager), Dean Zimmerman, Alvin Ray, Clifford Watson, (front row, left to right): Jerry Key, Edna Prochaska, Irene Nimmer, Dorinda Clark, Michael Clinton. Names of those who aren't in the picture: Angela Kyles, Dewayne Lee, Quentin Trice, Joe Hines, Derrow Hynes, Forshe Vushn, Robert Insram, Sheryl Lawson, David Mahnke, Yoshiko Janzen, Jame Binseheimer.
Grateful for MATC staff who keep classrooms clean and well-designed spaces
MATC Daycare Teacher Jenny, smiling and playing with a child as she walks up and down play steps at the Downtown Campus Daycare Center on October 10th 2024.
Thankful for MATC’s teachers, librarians and daycare workers!
MATC Times Writer Abe Johnson shared this photo of a traditional Liberian dish his mother makes during the holidays. The food on the left is called acheke; the fried rice on the top left has its own spin on it. The food at the top right is called meat pie and spaghetti is on the bottom right.
Keeping Western Africa traditions at Thanksgiving meal
Graphic created by Warren Murphy
That new Madden, am I right?
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
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
Iceola Momon, a cancer survivor of 17 years, celebrates her 80th birthday in November.
What Is Breast Cancer?
MATC Employee Ombuds
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
A view of the stage at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night event.
Light the Night
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
New look at the MATC Downtown Food Pantry!
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
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Exploring intermittent fasting
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
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
A shared kitchen area outside of rooms at Westown Green apartments
Westown Green needs to reconsider housing criteria
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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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