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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!
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
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.
Starting the season with a slam dunk!
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
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?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) decorations at El Conquistador resort on November 2, 2021 as MATC Times Photographer Erik Martinez and his family celebrated his grandmother.
The Day of the Dead
Lourdes Camacho (front) and Gilbert Luis Vazquez (back) Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) memorial at El Conquistador resort. Camacho is the grandmother of MATC Times Photographer Erik Martinez. Mexican Coke, a beloved drink, sits beside her photo.
My family’s Day of the Dead
Milwaukee Fire Lieutenant John Zaworski
Igniting Awareness: How First Responders keep us safe
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
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
MATC’s Ombudsperson is Yolanda Hodges. Her office is located in M358. Ombuds Day was celebrated in October.
Think of the student Ombuds Office like your college GPA
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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MATC Times
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Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief

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Alum and former commencement speaker's life saving decision

Alum and former commencement speaker’s life saving decision

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2022
Student Ariel Griffin Gets Ready for her Covid test at the Downtown MATC Campus. The campus continues to offer free Covid-19 testing for students and employees. Asymptomatic screenings are conducted by medical professionals with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Workforce Solutions. Testing is conducted on Tuesdays at the Downtown Campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required. For more information or to make an appointment go to: matc.edu/coronavirus .

COVID-19 vaccination incentive offers students $100

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2021
Artist John Kowalczyk created the mixed-media painting collage titles "Create, Cultivate, Collaborate" specifically for the College's Community Art Collection.

Over a year in the making: The Community Art Collection

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2021
This is the message received by students attempting to cast a ballot in the Student Government Association election held on September 28. Voting errors locked out eligible student from casting their vote in the election.

Student Senate election locks eligible voters out

by Victoria Magee, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2021
When she is not playing soccer or studying for classes, Stomers' goalie Kelsi Casey can be found working in the Office of Student Life.

[Photo] Soccer player makes history as first female on the men’s team

by Benjamin Otero, Sports Editor and Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2021
Tuition assistance opportunities still available for students

Tuition assistance opportunities still available for students

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2021
MATC has partnered with North Shore Pharmacy to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations on the college's plaza outside the student center, 700 W. State St., on Tuesday, August 17 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Fast Fund Gala a Success

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-chief
October 28, 2020
Official ballot drop boxes are located throughout the City of Milwaukee. Voters can submit their absentee mail-in ballots into the official boxes until 7:30 pm on November 3rd.

Supreme Court rules on Wisconsin 2020 election ballot issue

by Victoria Magee, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2020

New vice president brings a wealth of experience

by Victoria Magee, Editor-In-chief
October 21, 2020

Student Resources Relocating to S Building

by Victoria Magee, Editor and Chief
February 19, 2020
Bucks Montage

Fiserv Forum Tour Takes Visitors Behind the Scenes

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2020

Deadlines for Free Tuition Programs are Closer Than you Think

by Victoria Magee, Editor and Chief
December 17, 2019

Stormer’s Score Card July 11, 2019 Issues 61-1

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2019
Renovation work continues at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Ninth St. and Highland Ave., one year after a fire caused over $17 million in damage. In our next issue, the Times will go inside the 140-year-old church for an exclusive look and discuss renovations with its

FAST Fund New Partnership with Local Grocery Store

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
Transit Changes 2019

MATC to Face Ramifications of Transit Cuts

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019

Johnny Craig Resigns

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2019
MATCTimes360.com pic

Johnny Craig resigns

by Victoria Magee, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Students demonstrate proper use of firefighting equipment.

MATC Fire, Police and EMS Expo brings community together

by Victoria Magee, Times Staff Reporter
September 25, 2018
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