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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!
Noah Thomson is the illustrator and content creator of Film Facts Trivia.
Film Facts – 7
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
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.
Film Facts Trivia-3
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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Juan Carlos Wood

Juan Carlos Wood, Photographer

My name is Juan Carlos Wood and I am a second-year Photography major at MATC. I mainly provide sports photography content for the Times but I have also photographed MATC’s Commencement. In my spare time, I enjoy sports and nature photography. I also enjoy playing soccer. I have been part of the Times staff since the winter of 2023.

All content by Juan Carlos Wood
A biker headed northeast on 8th street in New York City on February 27, 2025.

[Photo] MATC students take in the sights and sounds of New York City

by Zanaia Joshua, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2025
Ole Miss junior forward Malik Dia is all smiles after their win over Iowa State on Sunday March 23, 2025.

[Photo] Thrilling showdowns at Fisev Forum propel teams to the  Sweet 16

March 24, 2025
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.

[Photo] NCAA action continues Sunday at Fiserv Forum

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
March 23, 2025
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.

[Photo] Region Champs: MATC Stormers advance to the NJCAA Nationals!

March 12, 2025
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.

[Photo] Region Champs: MATC Stormers advance to the NJCAA Nationals!

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
March 12, 2025
The Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo was held at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.

Students pick up materials and speak to the wide variety of employers at the Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.

Employers, recruiters and students at the Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo at 3rd Street Market Hall. Milwaukee WI. February 19, 2025.

[Photo] MATC students shuttled to a career fair

by Cierra Pleshette Wilson, Photography Editor
February 19, 2025
Elsa Marks signing her signature on the petition for name change

[Photo] Free legal resources: A MATC student’s journey to change their name

March 10, 2025
Freshman Point Guard Ky’Moni Hunt shooting a scoring shot against Moraine Valley

[Photo] Ky’Moni Hunt: Freshmen Stormer’s Basketball player with big dreams

February 26, 2025
Freshman Point Guard Ky’Moni Hunt shooting a scoring shot against Moraine Valley

[Photo] Ky’Moni Hunt: Freshmen Stormer’s Basketball player with big dreams

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
February 26, 2025
President Dr. Anthony Cruz and Teagan Cole, a freshman volleyball player, smiling after playing a game of pickleball at the new courts at the Downtown Campus gymnasium.

[Photo] Get your paddles ready: Pickleball hits MATC’s Downtown Campus

January 31, 2025
President Dr. Anthony Cruz gets ready to serve the ball during a game of pickleball in MATC’s Downtown Campus gymnasium.

MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz and Stormers Volleyball player, Teagan Cole play a game of pickleball in the gymnasium at the Downtown Campus. January 30, 2025.

MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz reaches to hit the ball during a game of pickleball in the Downtown Campus gym. January 30, 2025.

Freshman Outside Hitter, Teagan Cole laughing while playing pickleball with MATC President Dr. Anthony Cruz on January 30, 2025.

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

[Photo] Congratulations MATC 2024 Fall Graduates!

by Cierra Pleshette, Photography Editor
December 20, 2024
Head Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Randy Casey pulls Brionne Williams aside during a free-throw to talk during a 94-73 win over Bryant and Stratton College on February 13, 2024.

[Photo] Starting the season with a slam dunk!

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
October 22, 2024
The Stormers Baseball team huddles up before a game in the Spring 2024 semester.

[Photo] Everyone huddle up: Let’s talk Mental Health

by Crystal Williams, Sports Writer
September 2, 2024
MATC's Spring Commencement 2024

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Some students shared messages on their caps at MATC's Spring Commencement ceremony.

Some of Sade Robinson's family members poses for a photo at MATC's Spring 2024 Commencement. Sade was supposed to graduate but her life was cut short.

Photo taken at MATC's Spring 2024 Commencement

[Photo] Congratulations Class of 2024

by Sirphazzun Johnson, Photographer
May 21, 2024
Stormers basketball players Brionne Williams (L) and Shelton Williams-Dryden (R) pose for a photo at MATC's 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum.

[Photo] Stormer Graduates: Men’s Basketball

May 19, 2024
Justin Schnell at the mound for the Stormers Baseball Team.

[Photo] Stormers Baseball: A sure sign of spring

March 28, 2024
Shelton Williams-Dryden finished with two game highs in the March 20 National Quarterfinals game against Ellsworth. He had 31 points and 17 rebounds. (This photo was taken by Juan Carlos Wood at a previous game.)

[Photo] Men’s Basketball falls in National Quarterfinals vs. Ellsworth

March 21, 2024
Shelton Williams-Dryden steps onto the court for the MATC Stormers.

[Photo] Stormers play the Iowa Lakes Lakers Monday with a regional tournament MVP on board

by David Gray, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Shelton Williams-Dryden steps onto the court for the MATC Stormers.

The men's basketball team fires up in a game huddle.

[Photo] High hopes for the post-season

by David Gray, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
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