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Meet Antonia Anderson! She’s the founder and curator of the Milwaukee Hip Hop Museum. Antonia works for Milwaukee Public Schools and believes that hip hop can help children improve their critical thinking and writing skills, and become more productive in the community.
Strong Milwaukee Women: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Two of MATCs Student Leaders
Student Spotlight: Two leaders worth appreciating
Dancers perform at the Fall 2023 UW-Milwaukee Hype Showcase, pictured left to right are Meghan Despojo, Lexi Williams and Calla Beverly.
Girly Pop: Cultivating passion in Milwaukee’s teens through K-pop
MATC Alumnae Stardá Kelly
Stardá Kelly’s remarkable recovery
A He Do Yoga session.
Bend don’t break: “He Do Yoga”
Winter Commencement 2023
Congratulations December Graduates!
Walter Lanier is just one of many who have left or retired from the college in the past five months. He is now the President and CEO of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee (AALAM). Lanier, shown here with his wife Nichole at Progressive Baptist Church where he serves as the pastor. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Officer Richard Coppage on duty helping a student navigate the campus. Public Safety Officers like Coppage, will soon carry tasers and wear body cameras for additional protection while on patrol at each campus location. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Preview – 2022 Spring Graduation Issue
MATCs Director of Public Safety, Aisha Barkow, provides six tips that may help you avoid becoming a victim of auto theft. Nearly 2,500 cars have been stolen in the City so far this year. Last month Milwaukee Police Department Captain James Campbell referred to the increase in automobile break-ins and thefts as an epidemic. Car brands Kia and Hyundai continue to be the car of choice for thieves, however, Barkows theft preventive tips are aimed at helping all car owners. Read this story and more in the next print edition of the MATC Times.
Print edition preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Thirteen artists were selected for the Colleges 2022 Community Arts Collection including photography instructor John Glembin. His proposal for the collection consists of creating photographs of his students using the wet-plate collodion process. A technique created in 1851 that requires the use of chemicals, glass plates and a darkroom. The works of all artists selected for 2022 will be unveiled in the Fall. Read more about Glembin and the other artists selected for the Community Arts Collection in the upcoming print edition of the MATC Times.
Print edition preview – Spring 2022 Graduation Issue
Chloe Sodowski celebrates a win of 9-8 with teammates in the first game against Blue Knights at the Oak Creek field, April 13, 2024.
Stormers Softball doubleheader weekend wins
Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers’ Home Opener win
Justin Schnell at the mound for the Stormers Baseball Team.
Stormers Baseball: A sure sign of spring
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.)
Men’s Basketball falls in National Quarterfinals vs. Ellsworth
MATC Stormers take on Iowa Lakes community college
Volunteers roll up their sleeves to plant flowers and clean up trash on Earth Day at MATCs Walkers Square.
Celebrating Earth Day at Walker’s Square
S215 is under renovation to create a more grocery-store feel to the Downtown Food Pantry.
Downtown Campus Food Pantry: Demand drives expansion
A glimpse of Senior Signing Day in MATCs Cooley Auditorium where high school seniors filled the tables on stage and signed their letters of intent (LOI) to attend MATC in the Fall of 2024. Students went onto the stage based on the Pathway they intend on enrolling in.
MATC hosts Senior Signing Day
Graphic created by Emma Turk
The newly titled District Student Association wants YOU!
District Student Government Association (DSGA) Lt. Governor Elizabeth (Lizzy) Calixto is stationed by the Second Floor Bridge at the Downtown Campus to raise awareness of a student vote this week to amend the DSGA constitution.
DSGA amending its constitution 
Art in Bloom Fashion Show at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Art in Bloom: A time to end hibernation and blossom
Midwest Gaming Classic: Learning and fun for MATC students
Midwest Gaming Classic: Learning and fun for MATC students
The jig is up
The jig is up
This photo was provided by Midwest Gaming Classic.
MATC’s Game Enthusiasts head to the Midwest Gaming Classic
David Gray searches for books MATC students will enjoy reading.
The Book Corner
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
Stiff McGouly shares his advice for dating.
Stiff McGouly’s Dating Advice
Kung Fu Kritters, Issue 7, Part 4
Kung Fu Critters, Issue 7
Brittany Sterling is a legally blind student who attends MATC. She is in her first year here and pursuing an associate degree in Business Management. She plans to eventually transfer to a four-year institution to get a degree in Accounting.
Be mindful of students with disabilities
Perspectives: What do you love about yourself?
Perspectives: What do you love about yourself?
Graduate Perspectives: Who are you? I am...
Graduate Perspectives: Who are you? I am…
Perspectives: How do you handle stress?
Perspectives: How do you handle stress?
Colorful powwow regalia is seen during the Grand Entry at a powwow on the Menominee Reservation two years ago. The dancer’s powwow outfit reflects their lives, interests and family background.
Native American Heritage Month
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
The Food Pantry offers students healthy choices like these bags of vegetables.
Nutrition mixed with chaos
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Exploring intermittent fasting
This graphic was used with permission from Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative.
Cancer, the leading cause of death in Wisconsin
Graphic provided by Student Life
Family Fun Zoo Day
Photo courtesy of MATCs BSU
MATC Prom 2024
Graphic provided by MATC
Celebrate Cesar Chavez’s legacy on Tuesday, April 9
This photo was provided by Midwest Gaming Classic.
MATC’s Game Enthusiasts head to the Midwest Gaming Classic
Dancers perform at the Fall 2023 UW-Milwaukee Hype Showcase, pictured left to right are Meghan Despojo, Lexi Williams and Calla Beverly.
Girly Pop: Cultivating passion in Milwaukee’s teens through K-pop
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
Meet three of the friendly CareerHub Ambassadors: Wilmer Valderrama, Kara Sternlieb and Victor Lo
Career Corner: New Year! New Career!
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner Question: Once I’m offered a job, what questions should I ask before accepting it?
This graphic is from CareerHub.
Career Corner: Preparing for an Interview
A bartender pours a beer from a tap. Alcohol is the most used substance in America, according to the CDC.
Substance Use and Abuse
Coping with stress and change at MATC
Coping with stress and change at MATC
Two people sit at a booth with big breakfast plates. One person has only eaten a little bit of her food. Photo courtesy of student photographer GKV.
One death every 52 minutes is due to an eating disorder
A woman is being watched while she walks her dog in a wooded area.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
The Home Stretch: Managing end-of-semester stress
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
Graphic provided by Student Life
Spring Semester Kick-Off – FREE Food at Mequon Campus
Anonymous MATC Dietetics students answer your diet dilemmas and help you can make wise choices.
Diet Dilemmas: Weight loss medications
The Food Pantry is located inside the Student Resource Center, S215.
Pantry helping to tackle food insecurity
MATC student move-in day
MATC student move-in day
On Campus Housing
Student Legal Clinic
Don’t rent trouble
Student Legal Clinic
If looking to rent but don’t have money for the deposit, here is some help
Student Legal Clinic
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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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