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A new look at the MATC Downtown Food Pantry in S215!
MATC’s Downtown Campus Food Pantry streamlining services to stock shelves and keep up with demand
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
#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
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!
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!
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
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
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
The student news site of Milwaukee Area Technical College

MATC Times
The student news site of Milwaukee Area Technical College

MATC Times

Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief

Former editor-in-chief 2016-17

 

All content by Keith Schubert
Reflections from the editor

Reflections from the editor

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2017

Music instructor takes advantage of local resources

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2017
After working at MATC for 28 years and serving 17 years as president of American Federation of Teachers Local 212, Mike Rosen is retiring.

Dr. Michael Rosen moves on from MATC

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
May 10, 2017
Reflections from the editor

Reflections from the editor

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
May 10, 2017

Music instructor takes advantage of local resources

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
May 10, 2017

Ins and outs of MATC’s privacy policy

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2017
Cutting of public media funds not a new concept

Cutting of public media funds not a new concept

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2017
Federal budget proposal depletes student funds

Federal budget proposal depletes student funds

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2017
After the ceremony newly naturelized citizens register to vote with help from The League of Women Voters.

Naturalization ceremony hosted at MATC

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2017
Cutting of public media funds not a new concept

Cutting of public media funds not a new concept

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2017
Steve Herrow, vice president and education director of ADAMM; Dr. Vicki J. Martin, MATC president; Tom Hurvis, Chairman of Old World Industries; Peter Feigen, Milwaukee Bucks president; and Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor; gather after MATC receives $3 million grant. The grant is going to expand the automotive programs and create the Al Hurvis/Peak Transportation Center at MATC. This is the largest private gift in the school’s history.

Challenge grant of $3 million sets record as largest ever

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
March 31, 2017
Walter Lanier

Past woes blossom into future growth

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2017
Bara Omari helps an ESL student with his work at the MATC Downtown campus.

ESL students seek resources to improve skills

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2017
Protesters come together at Trump inauguration march

Red Arrow Park houses Trump inauguration protests

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
February 10, 2017
From left: Randy Pruss (Lieutenant), Amber Jones (Student Aide), Nate Anhalt (Public Safety specialist), Lynetta Whitlow (Public Safety Specialist)

Public Safety – Behind the badge

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
February 10, 2017

Celebrating those who served

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
December 2, 2016

Four game losing streak puts Packers on the hot seat

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
December 2, 2016

Strong start fades for men’s basketball team

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
December 2, 2016
Staff and students from MATC, MPS and UWM display unity and purpose by combining efforts through a service learning project for United Way.

New initiative strives for seamless education

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 15, 2016

MATC to host community-based ‘Diversity Dialogues’

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 10, 2016

Lady Stormers shine in second game

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 9, 2016

Lady Stormers handover the win

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 3, 2016

A tale of two halves in Stormers men’s season opener

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 2, 2016

Disappointing season draws to an end

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 1, 2016

Women return to the field

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 1, 2016
On Oct. 19 the Stormers’ Kayla Bockhop went up against two Concordia University defenders but she was denied. The MATC team lost the match.

Returning players highlight Stormers volleyball season

by Keith Schubert, Editor-in-chief
November 1, 2016
The Route 80 bus approaches the bus stop in front of MATC on the corner of 6th and State streets to pick up passengers.

MCTS puts forth special effort to end joblessness

by Keith Schubert, Times Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2016

Men’s soccer team notches first win

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
October 18, 2016
NFL blames low ratings on elections

NFL blames low ratings on elections

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
October 18, 2016
Mequon campus hosted guest speaker Dr. Chris Irving on Sept. 27. Irving engaged students about “The Path to Leadership and Success.”

Irving gives tips on getting hired

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
October 18, 2016
Jannette Gonzalez knows best when it’s time to defend, and she does it well, clearing the ball as it comes to the defensive line.

Tough season for soccer and volleyball teams

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
October 7, 2016
Bucks sign Beasley to fill Middleton absence

Bucks sign Beasley to fill Middleton absence

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
October 7, 2016

Spring scholarship deadline upon us

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
October 7, 2016
On Friday Sept. 9, MATC Stormers Men’s Soccer went up against Madison College at the Oak Creek Campus. Dispite a valent effort, the Stormers lost with a score of 0-9 to Madison College. Defender, Shengyin Vang went his way to block a pass being made from the opposing team to prevent another goal being scored against MATC in the second half of the game.

Stormers Mens soccer woes continue

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
September 21, 2016

Any Given Column- An Introduction

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
September 21, 2016
Things I wish I knew before coming to MATC

Things I wish I knew before coming to MATC

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
September 21, 2016
Thomas Hood, MATC men’s basketball standout, received a scholarship to keep playing basketball at Davenport University in Michigan.

Basketball star Thomas Hood dribbles on

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
July 8, 2016

Bucks make waves with draft pick

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
July 8, 2016

MATC offers variety of student athlete options

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
July 8, 2016

Discounts offered at Skyn spa

by Keith Schubert, Times Sports Editor
July 8, 2016

Stormers fall in doubleheader

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
May 11, 2016

Bluegrass band energizes fans at Miramar Theatre

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
May 4, 2016
Participants develop eco-friendly action plans for the region

Participants develop eco-friendly action plans for the region

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016

Stormers split doubleheader with Joliet Wolves

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
April 29, 2016
Thomas “Tommie T” Hood Jr. (12) led the mens basketball team in points per game with 14.1 ppg.

Men’s basketball season ends with winning record

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
March 22, 2016
Samantha Mosley (21) shoots a jump shot.

Womens basketball finish strong

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
March 22, 2016
Stevenson discusses fairness and redemption in the justice system

Stevenson discusses fairness and redemption in the justice system

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
March 22, 2016
Student creates new gaming league for average gamers to get higher levels of play

Student creates new gaming league for average gamers to get higher levels of play

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
March 22, 2016
Ashley Oldenburg (3) shoots a free throw during the exciting victory over Madison College.

Lady Stormers edge past Madison Wolfpack

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

Stormers roll over Wolfpack

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016
The women’s basketball team celebrates a narrow victory over the number 1 nationally ranked Madison College Wolfpack at the Play4Kay fundraiser.

MATC hosts annual Play4Kay breast cancer research fundraiser

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016
Austin "A-Ball" Dunbar (30) drives to the basket for an easy lay up.

Men hold onto victory against Wolves

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
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.

Stormers dominate the court

by Keith Schubert, Times Staff Reporter
December 8, 2015
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