by Wayne MillerTimes Editor-in-Chief

When people go to the store either to get groceries, something to drink or just shop for other things in general, they generally pay for those items with either cash or credit. MATC will be no different.

According to Carrie Schoner, Director of Food and Beverage, “The downtown campus for both the Food Court and Stormer Café, will be accepting Credit Cards as of March 1.”

Schoner also indicated that, “the other campuses will follow.” Individuals will be able to use Discover, Visa and Mastercard as well as the Stormer Pass.

Schoner went on to say, “When using their credit card a Government issued I.D. will be asked for at the time of purchase for security purposes.”

When speaking with Brenda Saugstad, Coordinator Campus Card Program and Services, she indicated, “Students will be able to place campus cash funds on their Stormer Pass

with a credit card at the AMC’s (Account Management Center.) A $5.00 minimum deposit is

required.” Saugstad continued, “Students now have a choice to use cash, Stormer Pass or

Credit Cards at the food court or Stormer’s Café.” Will that be Cash, Credit or Stormer’s Pass?

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Be sure to keep these glasses as the Times will have 3D images in more issues this semester.

by Patricia PaigeTimes Staff Reporter

How do students, faculty and administration find out if a water main breaks, severe weather, chemical spills, an electrical outage occurs or other crisis emergencies happen that would force the school campus to close? The Rave system provides the answer.

Many people throughout the college had discussed the Rave system for a number of years including administration, student government, faculty, and information technology. These discussions lead up to the birth of the Rave system.

The system by default loads the information into Gmail and portable electronic devices. The system provides immediate responses for users that register their portable devices including cell phones. The minimum response will be the email announcement. The goal for the Rave system is designed to have as much information as possible. School administration urge students to add additional alert information including cell phone numbers by logging into the system at the MATC website at the ‘RaveAlert System.’

Rave provides alerts and crisis information

Jackie Haberkorn/TimesMATC culinary student, Shelly, cutting up pieces of Lemon Marinated Flank Steak and Soy Marinated Flank Steak at MATC’s newest spot for a delicious lunch, Café 604 located on the 6th floor of the M building. The café is great even for people on a budget with prices ranging from $1 to $5. The café is open every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. serving up many different options such as soups, salads, sandwiches and entrées made by our own culinary students.

Illustration/Myke Machak

Irma Román/TimesCarol Wood, cafeteria cashier at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, is ready to say, Yes! We DO take debit and credit cards!

Credit cards coming to campus

STUDENTLEGAL CLINIC

Programs for single parents

by Chynna Schoen

Offi ce Administrative Program Student

Dear Student Legal Clinic,

My boyfriend moved out and I only work part time. I

have two children and I can’t afford rent. Are there any

programs that can help me get more income?

Signed,

Sarah

Dear Sarah,

We have a county worker that visits MATC every other Monday.

The county worker can determine if you’re eligible for food share

or other state programs. You may call Mary O’Leary at 414-297-

6630 to schedule an appointment. You may also go online to

www.access.wisconsin.gov to apply.

If you are eligible for food share you qualify for the PACE

program which helps students with the UPASS, child care and

help with problems throughout the semester. Once you are

enrolled in food share, take your school schedule and go to Room

T140. Staff in that offi ce will enroll you in PACE and arrange for

child care payments. Their phone number is 414-297-8239

After you are enrolled in the PACE program, you will be

directed to Room M401A to see Candy Zielinski for the UPASS

and for other helpful information to make your semester a

success. Ms. Zielinski’s telephone number is 414-297-8359 and

her email is zielinc@matc.edu.

You may also want to stop in the Student Legal Clinic to see

if there are any other resources to help you through this diffi cult

time. The new location for the Student Legal Clinic is Room

M346 and the telephone number remains the same, 414-297-6630.

You can also email Mary O’Leary at oleary-m@matc.edu.

Black History Month MovieMalcom XTuesday February 28 , 10:00 a.m.S-120, Downtown Campus

20th Annual Soul Food Celebration Presented by the Black Student Union - Dr. Michael Eric Dyson March 2, at 6 p.m.Tickets are $50, includes reception, dinner and entertainment. Marcus Center for Performing Arts

Green Energy SummitMarch 7-9Frontier Airlines CenterFree to students by registering online at greenenergysummit.us/registerforthesummit.aspx.

Ethnic Week Festivities March 16-22 Special guest speaker will be Dr. Luther Castillo. Check our next edition for more updated information.

Student Services Grand Ball March 31Serb Hall, 1980’s themeCheck with your Student Life Offi ce for more information

Five Star Food and Wine Event Thursday, April 195:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6th Floor, Main Building Downtown CampusTickets: $45 advance; $55 at the door.

Calendar of events

by Myke MachakTimes Staff Reporter

Good news for all of you who need help preparing your basic personal income tax returns!

MATC accounting students, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs, are offering free assistance to those taxpayers with a family income of LESS than $50,000.

Warren Yan, a volunteer at the Downtown Milwaukee campus, stressed; “VITA is available to assist the whole community, not just the students; and all services are free of charge.”

The FREE program is being offered at both the Oak Creek and Downtown Milwaukee campuses.

The program, which has been offered for the last 30 years at Oak Creek and 10 years at the Downtown Milwaukee campuses, also heightens awareness of Wisconsin’s Homestead Credit and the federal Earned Income Credit.

These tax breaks are often overlooked by low-income working people who are raising

children.“They’re just so helpful,”

commented Mrs. Letitia Johnson, who has taken advantage of the program for the last fi ve years. “I’ve become a repeat customer,” she added.

All returns are e-fi led to ensure speed and accuracy.

Those attending should bring the following:

• Wage and earnings statements (W-2 forms)• Bank interest statements (1099 forms)• A copy of last year’s return• Photo identifi cation• Receipts for property taxes paid• Certifi cate for rent paid (singed by landlord)• Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents (to be listed on your return)• Social Security number or tax ID number for providers of child care• Other relevant information about earnings and expenses• Bank routing number and account number (a cancelled check works best to ensure correct deposit information)

Those fi ling a joint return must BOTH be present at preparation time, since both spouses must sign the joint return.

Dates and hours are as follows:

Downtown Milwaukee Campus - in the VITA offi ce located in the Welcome CenterJan. 28 - April 14 (closed April 7 & 10)Tuesdays from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.Saturdays from10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The fi rst 20 clients on Tuesday and the fi rst 35 on Saturday will receive assistance. It is suggested that you arrive 30 minutes before the session begins. A self service computer kiosk will also be available. Oak Creek Campus - in Room A102, Feb. 1 - April 4Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.Saturdays from 9:00 p.m. - Noon.

The fi rst 25 clients will be assisted.

Student Volunteers are trained by the IRS and are supervised by MATC instructors.For more information, please contact :Jim Benedum, (414) 571-4757 at the Oak Creek Campus. Bobbie Sherrod, (414) 297-8417 at the Downtown Campus.

Free Tax Return assistance available

Falk kicks off campaign

Kathleen Falk, Former Dane County Executive, annoucnced her intentions to be the Democratic candidate for governor at MATC on Tuesday, February 7.

She met with students faculty, staff and community leaders at MATC’s Downtown Campus.

Karen Domagalski (right)collects information from Aaron Hackney (left) before helping him complete his tax forms. Free tax help is available until April 14 at the Downtown Campus in the VITA offi ce located in the Welcome CenterJan. 28 - April 14 (closed April 7 & 10)Tuesdays from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.Saturdays from10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Oak Creek Campus offers assistance until April 4. in Room A102, Feb. 1 – April 4Wednesdays from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.Saturdays from 9:00 p.m. – Noon.Wendi Coon/Times

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% RESPONDING THEY SEE BEHAVIOR “OFTEN” OR “SOMETIMES” GENERAL PUBLIC

Drivers who are aggressive and reckless on the road*

A lot 66Some 24Only a little 10

A lot Some Only a little

A lot Some Only a little

People who are rude and disrespectful*

622710

People who use bad or rude language out loud in public*

562817

People who use their cell phones in a loud or annoying mannerin public areas*

A lot Some Only a little

403229

*Asked of those who said they see behavior “often” or “sometimes”

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If it isn’t too much trouble, do you mind? by Wayne MillerTimes Editor-in-Chief

Being respectful and using manners appear to be going to the wayside. It isn’t uncommon to walk through the hallways and have someone bump into someone else.

Instead of apologizing, the individual continues to walk about their own business.

Could it be because their music was too loud so they were oblivious to it? Could it be because they didn’t realize it? It’s a possibility.

More likely than not, it’s probably because they don’t: a). care and b). feel they shouldn’t have to apologize. Is this how students, faculty and/or how Americans in general feel?

That’s not for me to say. Hell, I’m just a student myself. I just know that I was raised to use manners and in this

particular situation I would have apologized.

In race car driving, announcers go crazy when 3 cars go 3 wide on a turn. I go crazy also.

Not in the same aspect of that, but when individuals students and staff go 3 wide walking down the stairwells.

Instead of one person moving off to the side so people get through, both myself and other

people who want to go up the stair well have to wait. Really, how hard is it to move?

Speaking of the bottom of stairwells, on the 3rd fl oor of the downtown campus, it’s comical that people stand right there by the railing.

It’s a ‘free’ country and people

can stand where they want, but shouldn’t “certain individuals” ask if they could carry on their conversations off to the side so other people can move freely (meaning up the stairwell and through the student traffi c moving north or south?)

Why would they ask them to move, those “certain individuals” are usually standing there with the students.

I by no means am being a prude. I’ve done these things myself. Additionally, it’s just not MATC students and faculty that do these things.

I read an article by Allison Rizzolo that read: “Land of the Rude: Americans in New Survey Say Lack of Respect is Getting Worse.”

In this article it states: “...a study released says rudeness is on the rise in our society and 41 percent admit they too are sometimes a part of the problem.”

The fi ndings are part of Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America. This was a nationwide study prepared by Public Agenda, a nonprofi t organization dedicated to unbiased public opinion research, for The Pew Charitable Trusts.

The study goes on to say: “79 percent of Americans say lack of respect and courtesy should be regarded as a serious national problem; only 19 percent say it should be viewed as serious given other issues facing society.” Additonally: “6 in 10 believe the problem is getting worse.”

I know this sounds like a rant or a bunch of complaining, but I’m an open-minded person and willing to listen to anyone who thinks I might just be passive-aggressive.

It’s just a reminder to be respectful to your fellow students and faculty. Thank you.

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Aggravting Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America by Steve Farkas and Jean Johnson with Ann Duffett and Kathleen Collins.

To: Wayne Miller, Editor in Chief:

THE SUPER BOWL HALF-

TIME SHOW NEEDS A “FIX”

The half-time show at this year’s Super Bowl game was just another disappointment to many viewers. This problem can be easily corrected.

Everyone is familiar with

the “green screen” behind the weather forecasters which show a variety of maps while the personality walks in front of the screen. I propose this technology be used to simultaneously broadcast multiple alternative shows on different channels for the different entertainment tastes of Americans.

This year, Channel 4.1 broadcast the game, while

4.2 had the weather, and 4.3 had something else. The NFL could broadcast three totally different half-time shows for the television audience. For example, the live audience could watch the “Madonna” show and whoever wanted to watch the same could stay tuned on 4.1. Others might want to switch to 4.2 to watch a country-western singer, while 4.3 could have a rapper. All

three performers could be taped beforehand and placed inside the live auditorium scene so it looks real to the television viewers.

Taping beforehand has the added advantage of eliminating awkward moments by performers which could be easily edited out.

Student,Edward Sobczak

It’s just a reminder to be respectful to your fellow students and faculty. Thank you.

by Lonnie Coates, Jr.Times Staff Reporter

Howdy fellow readers, and welcome to the LoCo Gaming Update. Today I’ll be reviewing the downloadable version of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath.

Review: Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HDRelease Date: Out Now for PS3 & PC (PC HD version later this year)Developer: Just Add Water Publisher: Oddworld InhabitantsPlatform(s): PS3 (Reviewed)/PCFormat: Digital Downloadable Title ESRB rating: TPrice: PS3: ($14.99) / PC ($9.99)

The story for Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD is about

a bounty hunter named the Stranger who needs to get an expensive operation in order to survive. There’s more to the plot, but that would be getting into some big spoiler territory.

Gameplay wise, Stranger’s Wrath is part-platformer and part-fi rst person shooter (FPS). The FPS part of the game allows the player to carry up to two types of ammo. Since the Stranger isn’t fond of guns, he uses a double-barrel crossbow with small animals as ammo.

The aim assist is handled by certain ammo types honing in on near-by enemies and having crosshair sizes vary by ammo type. Some ammo types, like Chippunks and Bolamites, can be used for distracting and capturing them alive, while other types of ammo, like Boombats and Stingbees (which seem a little too underpowered), are used for killing your enemies (which is safer than stunning them, but nets you less cash after capturing them). The cash you earn called “moolah” can be used for buying upgrades like a sniper scope with a built-

in microphone or restock on ammo. If you take damage, you can just literately shake it off to refi ll your health, but only if you have some stamina left.

There are some audio

glitches for instance, when you talk some of the townsfolk they won’t respond, which is a shame because some of the Clakkerz (talking, clothes-wearing chickens) actually have some funny quips. I didn’t have this problem with shopkeepers, bounty managers, and others directly involved with your missions, and I didn’t fi nd any other audio-related problems.

This is an HD re-release, and while it’s not as much of a graphical overhaul as, Halo: Anniversary Edition, it does look very good, even for a graphically, high-end downloadable title as the old level and character textures (which looked good at the time) where replaced with more hi res textures.

Unlike the original Xbox version, the game’s quick save feature only saves temporarily (you can still use the permanent save-anytime, anywhere feature). Despite the odd change, it’s still nice for any game have a quick save feature. Also unlike the original version, Stranger Wrath HD seems to have a smartly placed temporary checkpoint feature (just in-

case you forget to save before tackling a troublesome area), but make sure you save your game before quitting. Special attention deserves to be given the game’s great sense of humor, such as when you use your scope to listen on a conversation being held by some of your enemies. Another example of its humor comes when the Stranger accept a bounty mission to hunt down a thug named, “Jo’ Mama”.

If you’re looking for a different kind of shooter or you’re an Oddworld fan who never got the chance to try out Stranger’s Wrath, well Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD comes highly recommended.

Special note to my readers, I’ll be taking a short leave of absence so I can fi nish the school semester, it’s a heavy workload, but I’ll be back before you know it. See you then.

4.75/5.0 (AMAZING)+ Great graphics+ Quick save featur+ It’s very funny− Audio glitches− Stingbees are kind of underpowered

Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath highly recommendedOddworld Inhabitants

Oddworld Inhabitants

I was hoping with the release and success of The Black Keys El Camino combined with the new Van Halen A Different Kind Of Truth (Interscope) that there would be a continued resurgence and new presence of guitar rock on radio. Not to be though, albums like this takes the genre two steps back.

First things first, Van Halen as a band had a great many things going for it but just as many going against it. Eddie Van Halen is an amazing guitar technician, arguably the best ever. He’s just never played with any emotion; he’s fast and can do stunts but he’s a cold, soulless player.

Sammy Hagar was the better vocalist and as a songwriter gave the band the credit needed to separate them from the pack. Here though David Lee Roth is back and so is that teenaged approach to music, which is fine unless you’re doing it as an old guy, as Van Halen is now.

It’s self produced, which is the first sign of trouble. When you have gigantic egos as Eddie and David possess, it doesn’t make sense to give the keys to the inmates. Ultimately A Different Kind Of Truth amounts to nothing more than a tool to promote their new tour.

“Outta Space” and “The Trouble With Never” have potential but that’s only because they sound vaguely familiar.

Ok, some call him Sir Paul, some the Cute Beatle,

others Grandpa but today I’m gonna call Paul McCartney ‘sentimental’. His latest Kisses On The Bottom (Universal) is an album of standards that he heard his musician father play at home, growing up as a young boy in England.

At first glance, it’s kinda like the five Great American Songbook albums Rod Steward stuffed down our throats. In reality though he does give them an honest reading. He doesn’t hide behind a huge orchestra and actually gets kinda hip when needed on stuff like my favorite from the album “It’s Only A Paper Moon.”

I appreciate the fact that these are all pretty well stripped down jazzy arrangements but in return they show the age in McCartney’s voice, at times straining to hit notes.

This isn’t singing usual McCartney pop like “My Love,” these songs were written back in the day for serious vocalists, not for cotton candy singers. If you thought Van Halen was old, McCartney is pushing 80 and touring like he’s 25. That being said, for the most part McCartney is in stride and you wonder why he hasn’t done an album like this in the past. It’s his prettiest singing since his “The Girl Is Mine” duet with Michael Jackson.

Produced by vet Tommy LiPuma and jazz great Diana Krall, they used Krall’s top notch band and recorded live in the studio in one or two takes with no overdubs. Also a first, McCartney does not play an instrument on the albums 14 tracks.

Standouts include “Get Yourself Another Fool”, “My Very Good Friend The Milkman,” “The Glory Of Love” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive.”

Peter Mac is a pretty lucky guy. Lucky in that he’s been successful in everything musically that he dabbles in. He’s written and performed many commercials, has a growing list of students of whom he’s teaching the guitar to, performs with Streetlife around the area and at Bucks games at The Bradley Center and makes pretty amazing cd’s. His latest being Soul Burn (Mac Lab.)

Here are 14 original instrumental tracks driven by Mac’s unique playing style and imagination. This is not a Steve Vai or Joe Satriani kinda record, the most common misunderstanding. Not that those guys don’t make vital records, what makes these more inviting is that a Mac record is a study in diversity.

Here he shows his ability to touch on different styles of playing the guitar, be it his acoustic dexterity of “Fate’s Hands” or electronic complexity on “Song For Leonard.”

Moods as well, his playing can have a calming effect especially on the easy melodic “Geneva” and “I’m Here.” Though that doesn’t mean he can’t play face smash heavy guitar music and he demonstrates that on arguably my

favorite track on the album “Voodoo Moon.”The album was produced by Mac, who obviously plays

all guitars as well as bass and keyboards, while Brian Dale handled drums. The cd was mixed by Dave Vartanian (Kenny Wayne Shepard, Live, Crash Test Dummies) and has the pacing that keeps the listeners interested.

Ok all you Rolling Stones fanatics listen up, this is pretty cool. The band has authorized an on-line archive that offers up live shows, apparel and memorabilia. It’s at www.stonesarchivestore.com and is definitely worth a visit.

As of this writing they offer two pretty decent concerts, mixed from the original masters, in their entirety to download in either the flac or mp3 formats. The Brussels Affair is a show recorded on Oct 17, 1973 in Belgium, two months after the release of their Goats Head Soup album, which has the band playing stuff like “Dancing With Mr. D” and “Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)” which haven’t previously been released live.

Also, Hampton Coliseum Live 1981 is a full show recorded December 18th 1981, in support of the Tattoo You album and pretty much marked an end of an era for the Stones.

It was the last time the band toured without a horn section, background singers and all the other nonsense. Standouts include Keith Richards “Little T&A,” as well as “Hang Fire.”

A little something for everyoneCOMPACTREPLAY

by: DUANE RODRIGUEZ

by Salina JewellTimes Staff Reporter

Paranormal loosely defined means beyond the range of normal experience.

There is no real explanation or reason for what is happening. That said, listening to “Paranormal Karaoke” by The Cranberry Show is, well, paranormal. The rapping and talent of Young Focus and Arcane are not the normal rapping experience.

This album definitely kept the theme of paranormal karaoke, the some-what eerie, melodic pianos chiming to the hard hitting and sometimes, comedic singing of the duo makes you actually feel as if you are experiencing something you haven’t before.

The album flows well from track to track, with solid beginning and ending tracks.

The paranormal theme is present throughout, pulling each track together. “Cinema”, “Sail”, and “Traffic” really gives you the feel more-so than the others, with laid back, smooth vibes that makes you feel as if you’re in an audible thriller flick.

Noticeable Lupe Fiasco lyric references and feels make this album that much better, taking you on a journey that you don’t want to end.

The over-all theme for the album is very like-able and somewhat fresh. This alternative hip-hop duo always delivers.

They put their personality into all their music, making it known that they have a fun side to them, which can definitely be heard on

“A Groupie Ballad.”Let’s just say these guys

should not take up singing as a hobby. Aside from the occasional chuckle, this album is more serious and focused than what I’ve previously heard from the group.

Every artist has to grow and evolve in each aspect of their career. Now that the Cranberry Show is growing in their national recognition, you can hear how that translates into their music.

This album was well done, well produced, and well put together, like their other works, but has more of a professional over-all vibe.

My final thoughts: download it! It’s free and worth the listen. I always pick out a song of theirs that I feel is worthy of one of MTV’s television shows.

This time it’s “Sail”. This song literally made me throw my hands up. Why? Just a paranormal feeling came over me I guess. Support your Milwaukee talent and download the album at the group’s website: www.thecranberryshow.com

The Paranormal Karaoke of The Cranberry Show

by Patricia PaigeTimes Staff Reporter

A journey spanning from the jail house to the boardroom, Kenneth Ginlack knows about life’s second chances.

Ginlack, an MATC student graduating in May, gave insight to the struggle to change his life. “I used to smoke crack every day, and I didn’t care.”

Ginlack continued, “I have been in jail, and was even on probation. One day I looked at my life and basically got tired of the way my life was going. I didn’t want that life anymore.”

Ginlack now works as a case manager and substance abuse counselor with ATTIC Correctional Services. He works with probation officers along with the Assistant District Attorney’s office to place young men in jobs and help them transition back into society.

Ginlack also serves on the board of directors at Day, Inc., an organization that helps women in domestic violence situations. “I like being on this board, because I believe in giving back,” said Ginlack. The organization allows women to stay in a transition home for two years, helping them to acquire training, such as job skills.

Giving his advice for at-risk youth, Ginlack added, “People can change, don’t judge people, and it’s never too late.”

Nicholas Patrinos/Times

Interior Design program students, Robb Hrcry (L), team leader, helped determine the place for furnishings along with Jeremy Brown (2nd L), Angie Sorrenti (middle) and Jim Nisiewicz (R). The students worked intensely coordinating their effort late in the day before opening to the public the following morning.

Jim Tavernese/Times

After spending over twenty years in Europe teaching English, Jennifer Staab returned to Wisconsin and to studies at MATC. Student Ambassador Jennifer is studying in the Medical Administrative Specialist Program at West Campus.

Angela Michals/TimesUsing drugs everyday and living a meaningless life was not for Kenneth Ginlack anymore. Preparing to graduate from MATC this May, Mr. Ginlack plans to finish his education at a university. Kenneth works as a case manager with ATTIC Correctional Services.

by Nicholas PatrinosDowntown Campus Editor

Working up to opening day

Interior Design students worked late on February 8, the day before the Milwaukee NARI 50th Annual Home Improvement Show opened to the public.

Their hard worked paid off giving them a win and a $1,000 check for their school organization. Students, Robb

Hrcry, Angie Sorrenti, Jeremy Brown and Jim Nisiewicz worked together to complete the final layout for their exhibit space. Hrcry was the team leader for the project.

Nisiewicz built the grandfather clock used in the exhibit.

The interior design competition included students from other colleges and universities.

According to Mary Walgren, an Interior Design program

instructor from West Campus, “the students get reimbursed for supplies upfront for $250.00 providing receipts. Each participating group receives $1,000 from NARI. The MATC students are the part of this chapter for American Society of Interior Design.”

Per a telephone interview, Walgren announced that they won the first place award. “The votes just came in and we won,” Walgren said with excitement.

Annual Event

The competition each year for the Milwaukee/NARI show is held at the State Fair Exposition Hall. The competition requires the students to design a room that is 12X12 feet with complete furnishings.

According to NARI, the Student Interior Design Contest is a special attraction at the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show in February.

Four local colleges design and create a specific 12x12 space.

Attendees of the Home Improvement Show serve as judges for the contest. The schools each receive funds for the school’s interior design program.

The Milwaukee NARI is the local chapter for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Many contractors are registered as members in order to ascertain they are qualified to perform their type of work.

Interior Design, a first place win at NARI show

by Greg Dalton Times Staff Reporter

The first things we often tell or ask the new people we meet here is “Where are you from?” and “What field of study are you in?”

One student is Jennifer Staab, she’s studying in the Medical Administrative Specialist Program at West Campus.

Jennifer is from Monroe Wisconsin. Jennifer once took advantage of an opportunity that brought her to Poland as an English teacher. There she also studied for a year at a university to learn the language and culture.

For over two decades Jennifer lived in Europe, mostly in the eastern Slavic countries.

As she ventured out from Poland into the Ukraine, Jennifer recalled how “The people did not have anywhere near the opportunities to advance as individuals and proper based on their skills or talents like they do in the United States. It made me appreciate the freedom and opportunities that exist in our country.”

Through her commitment as a Student Ambassador, in the Student Life program, Jennifer serves as a liaison between new and perspective MATC students and the college.

Ambassadors assist students with questions or issues from learning the campus to how to

navigating the MATC website.When asked what advice

Staab would give other students who are grinding away at their program she replied, “Stick to it and just face one day, or one assignment, or one test at a time.

Each little accomplishment is one step closer to the goal of graduating and getting that job. As one of the older students around, I’m proof that it’s never too late.”

Student Ambassador, Staab, brings world wide

experience to MATC

Student gets second chance, helps others

The Times is looking for writers, designers, photographers and artists. Contact Bob Hanson at 414-297-7824, matctimes@gmail.com or stop by S-220 at the Downtown Campus for more information.

Stormers continue their fight for top seed position by Maurice J. LeeTimes Managing Editor

“Everyone makes the N4C Tournament, we are playing for seeding. We are the two seed,” said Coach Randy Casey of the Stormers.

The team lost three straight. February 4 against Madison College (64-71), February 8 against Harper College (52-76) and against Triton College (75-81), which then turned their record to 18-8.

Before that, the Stormers came out on top with three consecutive wins. January 28 against Wright College (73-70), January 30 against Daley College (70-50), and in a game that went into overtime February 1 against Rock Valley College (83-80) making their record 18-5.

The NJCAA Playoffs starts February 29.

Keep a watchful eye for the N4C playoffs on February 29 MATC’s homepage and website.

by Nicholas PatrinosDowntown Campus Editor

Anna Wilson doesn’t let much get past her, especially in roller derby. Wilson, 25, an MATC Television Production student, is also known as ‘Thunder Pants’ by her all female teammates the Maiden Milwaukee.

Originally from Neenah, WI, Wilson, is a tall, lean and serious roller derby player in the rink.

Outside of the game she is a subtle, polite mom, who has already earned a Bachelor’s degree in animation from UWM.

Sporting her call name

‘Thunder Pants’ on her roller derby clothing, Wilson #16 helped her team score a big win of 109-58 over the Rushin’ Rollettes.

On February 11 at the U.S. Cellular Arena four teams of the Brewcity Bruisers league played a double header.

MATC President, Dr. Michael L. Burke also enjoyed the game sitting just above the Brewcity Bruiser’s bench cheering Wilson on to a win with a family member.

Brewcity Bruisers, the league, consists of 4 teams named Maiden Milwaukee, Shevil Knevil’s, Crazy 8’s, and Rushin’ Rollettes. Team players display a carnival of names

on their uniforms like Romaniac, Bionika, Stryker, Kilher, Wolfher, Slaperah, and Betty Clobber.

Roller derby provides a show like no other with a Rocky Horror Picture Show mystique combined with serious contact similar to hockey and ice-skating.

The fans also consist of many family members since attendance is counted so the teams can continue future games. The players volunteer as well as pay monthly dues and attend committee meetings.

The teams are governed by WIFTDA, Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

‘Thunder Pants’ helps her team score a big win

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Stormers basketball coach, Randy Casey plans out his next play with the team during a game at Alverno College on Feb. 11.

Nicholas Patrinos/Times

MATC student, Anna Wilson #16 ‘Thunder Pants’ of the Maidens Milwaukee, rolls out past the cheerleaders and mascots, as she is introduced to the spectators during a roller derby game at the U.S. Cellular Arena. The Maidens Milwaukee knocked over the Rushin’ Rollettes with a 109-58 win.

Use the 3D glasses from the front page to check out these comics by James Frame.

Murder Most FoulIt was a fun and exciting evening on Saturday February 11th at the Harley Davidson Museum. A crowd full of all sorts of characters gathered for what they thought would be a normal wedding reception, but it turned out to be much more mysterious when one of the guests of honor suddenly met his demise! Was it the mother-in-law who thought her daughter could do better? Was it a secret lover? A jealous fi ance? The lively group had to interview all the suspects (some with whom they arrived) to see who had both motive AND opportunity.

The dinner was delicious. The venue was beautiful. The acting was great. The crowd found themselves drawn into an adventure they will never forget! The MATC Student Government put together yet another great event! Thank you to all involved for a wonderful evening of fun and.... murder!

Photos and story by Lisa Krueger