Volume 55, No. 8 February 13, 2014

Support staff union rallies before boardBaldwin Page 2

Union Rally Page 12

NewsLocal Food Network summit heldPAGE 3

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FeaturesNew HEC building at Downtown Milwaukee CampusPAGE 9

SportsBasketball teams gear up for playoffsPAGE 10

Darin Dubinsky/TimesU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (center) participated in a panel discussion about the GREEN Act and the opportunities it could bring MATC.

by Monte DriscollTimes Staff Reporter

The MATC Support Staff union, AFSCME Local 587, staged a rally late afternoon on Tue., Feb. 4 at the Downtown Milwaukee campus to make their presence known to the MATC Board of Directors in the moments before their district meeting convened. An estimated group of 60 peaceful yet anxious union members and supporters lined the hallway wearing green t-shirts and ribbons to draw the attention of board members making their way to a meeting in which the union hoped would include the approval of a new contract for MATC workers in departments like admissions, custodial and security. The current contract expires early next month.

The sense of urgency for the union’s request had escalated due to previous meetings being canceled because of weather or board member attendance issues. Jeffrey Lamb, Local 587 chief steward and MATC building services technician,

by JoAhne PenneyWest Campus Editor

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the MATC campus Jan. 22 to tour the college’s Electronics Technology Laboratory and the Women in Technology Center.

While on campus Baldwin spoke about her new legislation, the Grants for Renewable Energy Education for the Nation (GREEN) Act. GREEN allocates competitive grant funding for clean energy career and technical training programs so that students are better trained for postsecondary education and better equipped for the high-skilled jobs of the future.

Senator Balwin was welcomed by Dr. Michael Burke, MATC

president; Morna Foy, Wisconsin Technical College System president; Dr. Vicki Martin, MATC executive vice president and provost; and Dorothy Walker, MATC School of Technology and Applied Sciences dean.

Serita Campbell, a stand- out student who received her Associate of Arts degree in Computer Electronic Technology in December 2013, is currently completing her Electronic Engineering Technology degree, which will help her gain entry into the Milwaukee School of Engineering programs with advanced standing.

Campbell is currently an MATC employee and works in the Women in Technology Center where she is constantly

sharing the joys, motivation, and inspiration the center has provided her. Senator Baldwin visited the Women in Technology Center and observed demonstrations of electrical applications, and the solar panels designed by Campbell.

Senator Baldwin’s tour of the college’s Electronics Technology Lab highlighted the cutting edge technological advancements MATC’s students are making, and focused on joint venture projects MATC has with the local green industries. ABB Company, a global leader in power and automation technologies, provides products, services and solutions that increase productivity and maximize energy efficiency. ABB recently

made a donation of $75,000 to the lab to give the students relevant experience on the latest equipment, and assist with training the students with the skills for employment with ABB.

“The company is very pleased with the opportunity to partner with MATC, and the students here are outstanding,” said Joe Carey, ABB industry application engineer. ABB also has a robotics manufacturing plant in Michigan, and the company is discussing ways to impact robotics training at MATC. ABB has recently hired two MATC graduates, and plans to continue to provide funding for training excellence.

Senator Baldwin brings the GREEN

by Samantha PalaciosTimes Staff Reporter

There are many ways that our school helps guide us to future success. We are offered many student-oriented clubs and organizations aimed toward improvement and growth in a wide range of areas. Late October of last year, Student Government approved a new tutoring club. MATC is not new to tutoring, however this will be a much more organized effort to help students academically, as well as provide a social outlet.

Jim Rauth, club president and Human Services/AODA tutor, shares, “We currently have 30 members, mostly tutors, with a wide variety of disciplines.” Courses include, but are not limited to, math, science, accounting, computers and health. The club was established to serve many functions. Rauth states the club will provide, “Mentoring of skills amongst tutors for improvement and future growth, to provide social events, to network.” So, not only do the tutors dedicate their time and skills to students but also benefit from social interaction. It is a win for everyone involved.

Moving forward, the club is planning eagerly for its future. “We would like to have monthly seminars to help students hone study skills,” Rauth explains. In fact, they had their first event titled “How to Study for College” the week of Feb. 3 at all campuses. It was a week-long event meant to encourage students to be a part of the club, while also serving as an educational tutorial. “We want to help promote the idea of receiving tutoring as an empowerment tool, not a punishment,” said Rauth. Rauth went on to say that most of the tutors working for the club have been tutored themselves, giving back to their community just as their communities gave back to them.

The future of this club is bright and soaring. They want to accomplish many things. One of them being, setting up a scholarship to be offered to one special student. This student does not necessarily have to have the best GPA, rather one that has persevered against all obstacles. In preparation of this goal they have already set up several fundraising events, such as selling popcorn on campus. Their first social event will be “Night of Laughs” presented by local comedians. Read upcoming issues of the Times for more details. The club is open to all students, as well as anyone interested in becoming a tutor. The club can accommodate your needs, with many options and types of tutoring. Contact your advisor, visit student government, or visit MATC.edu for more information on how to join.

New tutoring club empowers students

Greg Hornak/TimesRachel Spencer holds her Local 587 support sign, with more supporters behind her.

STUDENTLEGAL CLINIC

Help for students who are having problems with FoodShare programDear Student Legal Clinic,I was told that I am no longer eligible for FoodShare because I am a college student and my youngest just turned 6. I was told I have to work 20 hours a week or become a work/study student. I am in the culinary program.Signed,Cindy

Dear Cindy,This mistake seems to happen a lot to MATC students. There is a technical college exemption that allows students in a two year program that is expected to lead to employment, to qualify for FoodShare even though they do not work 20 hours per week or are not work/study students.

Here is the exemption which can be found in the Food- Share Handbook at 3.15.1, Student Eligibility.

13. Is enrolled in an educational program that is designed to be completed in 2 years or less and obtaining certification or a diploma from the program will lead to employment that is in demand.

If you meet this standard and you have been told that you were not eligible for FoodShare, you should call the Milwaukee Enrollment Center and explain the problem to them. They should be able to make the correction. Their telephone number is 1-888-947-6583.

If you are not able to get it corrected by telephone, then you should contact Legal Action of Wisconsin for assistance. You can get assistance by walking into their offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at 230 W. Wells Street, Room 800 or call 414-278-7722 to make an appointment for Wednesday mornings.

For information and referrals on other civil legal issues, contact Mary O’Leary at 414-297-6630, oleary-m@matc.edu, or stop in room M346.

Calendar of eventsWednesday, March 59 a.m. - 1 p.m.Transfer DaysMeet with representatives of four-year colleges/universities and learn more about continuing your education.S-Building 2nd floor (MK)

Thursday, March 69 a.m. - 1 p.m.Transfer DaysMeet with representatives of four-year colleges/universities and learn more about continuing your education.Cafeteria (WA)

Thursday, March 610 a.m. - 1 p.m.Horticulture Job Fair Area employers with career opportunities in the horticulture industry will be at MATC’s Mequon Campus. Main Entrance Atrium (MQ)

Wednesday, Feb. 1211:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Davis Family BandRhythm and Blues - ContemporaryCafeteria (MQ)

Wednesday, Feb. 1911:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Davis Family BandRhythm and Blues - ContemporaryCafeteria (MK)

Thursday, Feb. 27Noon - 3 p.m.Job FairStudents from all majors are encouraged to attend this Job Fair to meet with local employers and learn about career opportunities.Lower Atrium (OC)

Tuesday, March 49 a.m. - 1 p.m.Transfer DaysMeet with representatives of four-year colleges/universities and learn more about continuing your education.Lower Atrium (OC)

(MK) = Downtown Milwaukee Campus, (MQ) = Mequon Campus, (OC) = Oak Creek Campus, (WA) = West Allis Campus

GREEN Act brings new funding opportunities for college

“MATC is in constant communication with the company to ensure that the programs here continue to meet their needs,” said Jeff Roepsch, of Johnson Controls.

“MATC students can hit the ground running, and are very well poised to keep up with, and meet the challenges in, the automotive industry,” said Gary Beier, vice president, Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association.

“Over the past several years, Wisconsin’s technical colleges

have created cutting edge sustainability programs in areas like wind, solar and geothermal. We’ve also ‘greened’ our remaining curriculum by including sustainability concepts in sectors including agriculture, construction and health care. The GREEN Act supports and advances this work in a ground-breaking way,” said Foy.

The GREEN Act is funded with $100 million and fulfills a key need by creating a bridge between secondary and postsecondary schools so that students can transition from high school with technical knowledge

that will be expanded and honed in a postsecondary environment. The bill allocates competitive grant funding for clean energy career and technical training programs.

Postsecondary institutions, local education agencies, career and technical schools, and community partners will use the grants to enter into partnerships to develop these training programs. The bill also provides opportunities for technical schools to upgrade their own energy systems to serve as model training facilities.

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Darin Dubinsky/TimesSenator Tammy Baldwin gives some details for the Grants for Renewable Energy Education for the Nation (GREEN) Act.

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by Michelle FerrellTimes Staff Reporter

What is better than getting a freshly picked ripe tomato from someone’s garden and eating that delicious BLT? Locally grown food was the topic at the eigth annual Wisconsin Local Food Network summit held on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Speakers, exhibitors and students gathered to exchange information on the benefits of improving Wisconsin’s food systems. Local, organic, and sustainable were key terms whose importance in this process was emphasized. Speakers included LaDonna Redmond, founder of the Campaign for Food Justice Now, and Tony Schultz, co-owner of the organic-certified Stoney Acres Farm located in Athens, Wis.

Additionally, MATC’s own Culinary Arts instructor Jack Kaestner was invited to speak at the summit, detailing his goals of bringing more local food into the curriculum. This was the Wisconsin Local Food Network’s first summit at MATC. As Jane Nelson, a coordinator for the Wisconsin Local Food Network, describes, “MATC [has been] involved with sourcing local food for meals, so our philosophies relate well.” Nelson also expresses that the vision of the WLFN “fits well with the vision of the Culinary Arts program.”

The benefits of local agriculture are gaining widespread recognition as health awareness is on the rise. Local foods offer a fresher taste and more nutritional value, which to many means it also tastes better. Teresa Engel, a board member for the WLFN and economic consultant for the Buy Local

Buy Wisconsin program, adds that “purchasing local foods helps keep money within local communities.”

According to Engel, the major goal of these programs is to increase the amount of local foods found in markets. They aim to do so by educating

community members on policies of “collective impact”; which promote the coordinated efforts of corporations and non-profit organizations to improve the quality and sustainability of food systems. “In general,” explains Engel, “providing a connection to where your food comes from can

be a benefit to a community… food is a great way to bring people together.” Engel adds that a lot of Milwaukee farmers grow crops in greenhouses during the winter, which is good news for foodies with fickle tastes.

Visit the Wisconsin Local Food Network’s website to learn more

about their goals in supporting local, organic and sustainable agriculture.

Additionally, you can check out the Community and Regional Food Systems Project website to learn ways to get involved in supporting Milwaukee agriculture.

Summit encourages locally grown, fresh food

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Martha Davis Kipcak (L), from the Milwaukee Food Council and Sandra Raduenz (R), of Pinehold Gardens examine different soil types on display during the eighth Annual Wisconsin Local Food Summit on Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Downtown Milwaukee campus.

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Do you recognize this quote? It is from the great Vince Lombardi.

While Lombardi is talking about football, the concept of striving for success can be applied to any situation. My plan this year is to be successful! Deciding that was easy, determining what defines success was not so easy. In basic terms, as a student success means completing your degree or diploma, but, there are many more dimensions of being a successful student.

For example I believe completing a degree in a timely manner makes a student successful, maybe even more successful than someone who takes longer. However if that person overcame great challenges in order to complete the degree, are they not just as successful? I also believe that completing a degree with honors or with any form of award makes a student successful – while

others may see that as an over achievement.

If I complete my course with a good grade but no transferable understanding of the course- work, I would not see this as a success, but others may.

If I graduate with a degree, honors and a bunch of awards, yet am unable to get a job, am I still a success?

I think MATC would define a successful student as someone who shows up to class, graduates and finds a job within six months of graduation. That’s what they used to base their 86 percent success rate of 2012 on.

I believe that success can only be defined by the person hoping to achieve it. If you base your success measures on those around you, you will never be happy. You will constantly be reaching for something unattainable or not reaching hard enough. It is good to be pushed out of your comfort zone

occasionally but it is important to be reaching for things that are important to you and not someone else’s definition of success. Each person needs to decide what their truth is, what their potential is and what their life plan is.

The first step to determining what you define as success is deciding what you want out of school, or life. Then determine what steps you need to take to arrive at your chosen destination. These may be showing up for all your classes, spending an extra weekend studying or even signing up for a tutoring session. Reaching for a dream will occasionally mean sacrificing things, but if your dream is your priority it is worth it.

Celebrate the small steps that keep you on track to reaching your goal. If you get an A on your test, buy yourself a latte or treat yourself to a movie. These small successes help you toward your greater goal of success… but don’t stop there. When you are close to completing a goal, choose another one. Maybe it’s getting that dream job, or going from part time to full time, or even moving on to your bachelor’s degree.

Believe in yourself, and reach for your dreams – you can do it!

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” -Norman Vincent Peale

Oh to be successful

by Robyn WiggillOak Creek Campus Editorrwiggill@matctimes360.com

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”

A L I T T L E I N S P I R AT I O N

by Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times (MCT)

When an actor as extraordinarily gifted as Philip Seymour Hoffman dies as suddenly, as tragically as he did, the mind goes into a kind of shock.

How could a person who could effortlessly be so many people suddenly not be here at all? It doesn’t seem possible.

That shock is even stronger for me because I was at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, a little more than a week ago, not only seeing Hoffman on screen in two completely different roles but hearing him talk about his work during a post-screening question-and-answer session.

The characters in these two films could not have been more different. First came Hoffman as Mickey, small-time grifter, part-time criminal and full-time Philadelphian in John Slattery’s “God’s Pocket,” based on the bleak Pete Dexter novel.

The second film was taken from quite another kind of fiction set in a dissimilar world in a far-off country. That would be the Anton Corbijn-directed version of John le Carre’s claustrophobic thriller “A Most Wanted Man,” where Hoffman played, of all people, a gruff German spymaster, complete with appropriate accent, trying to operate in a world where you can’t even think of trusting anyone.

The diversity of these roles was so great that a woman in the audience after the “Most Wanted Man” screening couldn’t help herself. She raised her hand and asked Hoffman the unanswerable question. How can one man play parts that could not have less in

common? The actor, not always at ease in public situations, seemed at a bit of a loss.

He talked about studying the characters, about preparation, about having good people to work with. Finally, though he didn’t say it in so many words, the answer became clear: When you are an actor, convincingly becoming the widest possible range of other people is what the job is all about, the essence of the work.

Few, if any, performers of his generation did it better than he did.

Hoffman did not erupt into movie stardom all at once with one big showy role. The first film I really remember noticing him in was Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 “Boogie Nights,” half a dozen years past what IMDB says was his debut in something called “Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole.” His gifts grew on us gradually, just as his performances increased in power and conviction during the course of a given film.

When “A Most Wanted Man” began, I wasn’t sure if this quintessentially American actor could be believable as a lonely German. By the time it ended I wondered how I ever doubted how convincing Hoffman was when he threw himself into his roles. That ability to persuade audiences was even more remarkable when you consider that Hoffman was not an actor given to radically changing his size and shape.

He is the same burly, heavyset individual in every role. In theory, someone who looked like him would be the last person you would cast to play the elfin, epicene Truman Capote in Bennett Miller’s 2005 “Capote,” but he not only did brilliant work,

he won the lead actor Oscar.Hoffman’s ability to inhabit his

characters completely, almost as an act of will, led to three other Oscar nominations — for his work as a passionate priest in “Doubt,” as a wily CIA agent in “Charlie Wilson’s War” and as a charismatic cult leader in “The Master.” That last was one of five films he made with Anderson, a director whose intense

involvement in the filmmaking process seemed to mirror his own.

As fervent about the stage as he was about film, Hoffman had a trio of Tony nominations to go along with his Oscar nods. I was fortunate enough to see the most recent, his work as Willy Loman opposite Andrew Garfield in Mike Nichols’ superb mounting of Arthur Miller’s “Death of a

Salesman.”Loman’s bone-crushing

weariness as he comes home from a fruitless trip on the road has been brought to life by some of the greatest of American actors, including Lee J. Cobb, George C. Scott and Brian Dennehy. Hoffman was fully in their league, bringing a lost, disoriented quality to the role that was particularly his own.

Philip Seymour Hoffman could be anyone

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Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, posing with his Oscar for Best Actor in the film “Capote” during the 2006 Academy Awards, has died. He was 46.

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by Veronika GrecoMequon Campus Editorvgreco@matctimes360.com

When a student succeeds or fails in college, is it the student’s fault or the college? This is a two-sided question. Students that have the basic skills to do college coursework don’t always have the motivation to do their best. Of course, there are always circumstances both personal and otherwise that prevent a student from being able to concentrate and focus, even with the best of academic abilities. Is it the college’s fault, in these instances, if the student does not meet minimum requirements for graduation?

With learning tools on all campuses like the resource centers, library, tutoring services, online Blackboard resources, and personal services such as the counseling center; shouldn’t students find everything under one roof for success academically and as well as personally?

There is a lot to be said about instructors who genuinely care about their students. All the resources combined don’t compare to the professor who goes that extra step to give a student guidance, and makes them feel that they are unique and not a burden if they need extra clarification. We can all succeed if we find that right formula of motivation, academic resources, self worth, outside encouragement, and a huge dose of instructors who don’t just do their time, but change lives one student at a time.

Mequon campus students give their input on the question “What could MATC do to make you a more successful student?”

Caring instructors make all the difference in student success

“MATC has done enough for my success as a student. I love the atmosphere, the classroom setting, and I just love MATC as a whole.”

“The teachers should help more after class with studying, and give extra help.”

“I am a first-year student. At the beginning I needed more direction. I didn’t know where to find Student Life, or where to get my permit (parking). So if they (MATC) could give more direction, in the beginning, it would help create an environment that is more pleasing.”

“Overall I just think that they (MATC) are doing a good job. The only thing I could say is that the teachers could get a little more involved with the students – not parenting them – but showing them that they care and that it’s not just a job. All my teachers so far did a good job.”

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“They need to just keep producing students who are just as eager as I to help one another. MATC overall is providing everything I need. I love the encouragement and help of my fellow classmates.”

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“MATC could have more group study sessions, perhaps organizing first-year students together. At this campus, we all take a lot of the same courses, so maybe helping us organize different study groups. The teachers are very helpful.”

CSG Student Demo Dayby Jarob OrtizAssistant Photo Editor

On Dec. 19, the Computer Simulation and Gaming Student Demo Day was held at the downtown campus and was hosted by the MATC student organization, Mothership.

The event was organized by Computer Simulation and Gaming instructor Mike Anderson to help give student game developers the opportunity to share their projects and ideas with industry professionals and the public alike. After students made their pitch the forum was opened for feedback and critiques from all those in attendance; providing students with a learning opportunity while honing their public speaking, business and sales skills.

If anyone is interested in becoming involved with Mothership, the club meets every Tuesday in Room M154 from 4 - 5 p.m. at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. Jarob Ortiz/Times

Students, alumni and industry professionals gather for the MATC Computer Simulation and Gaming Student Demo Day at the Downtown Milwaukee campus Dec. 19.

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Computer Simulation and Gaming instructor Emil Harmsen awaits feedback from students attending the Computer Simulation and Gaming Student Demo Day.

Jarob Ortiz/TimesBetween presentations, students discuss game developing topics at the Computer Simulation and Gaming Student Demo Day in Room S120 at the Downtown Milwaukee campus.

Health care market progression allows MATC to link HEC building by Salena Krueger Times Staff Reporter

Health care is an industry that continues to grow rapidly and has given many colleges like MATC’s downtown campus the opportunity to move forward by expanding. Years ago, a facility design plan and assessment was completed and revealed some eye-opening news. “MATC had an assessment done on all the divisions and the School of Health Sciences flourished to the top in terms of over capacity, we have outgrown our space by 30 percent,” stated Dessi Levy, Ph.D., RN, the Dean of School of Health Sciences. A light came on at the right moment when the old Everest location became available and the college took over the building. Recently, the HEC Building (Health Education Center) had a Phase

1 soft opening for the 2014 spring semester. The onsite administrator Vickie Hinds, RN, Dr. Levy, and the support staff helped unpack and arrange things for the new facility. “The students were very supportive and accommodating being the first batch of students starting at the facility,” stated Levy. The administration shifted over to the new facility and greeted students with enthusiasm.

This facility has so much to offer the students planning on entering the medical field. One growing program, Medical Assistant, used to have 1 to 1.5 classrooms in the H Building but with this expansion the program has multiple classrooms and labs to take in more students. The HEC building is at 1311 N. Sixth Street in downtown Milwaukee. The HEC offers the same medical programs

currently and may incorporate some nursing classes, as well as the paramedic and pharmacy tech program. Dr. Levy mentioned, “Fall Phase 2 will include the CNA class expansion at the HEC building with the goal to reach out to the local high schools so students can work while they attend school.” Programs such as Medical Coding, Medical Interpreter, Health Information Technology (HIT), Health Administration and some pre-college classes now have sections out of the HEC. There are hopes to include the nursing students at the HEC to accommodate the 2020 collaboration with UW-Milwaukee to have nursing degrees be four-year degrees.

The students also have access to advising and counselors who are available part time to assist them with the necessities and

requirements for the programs. Workforce Career Planning also has a traveling office in the HEC building. Parking is convenient

for the students and the lot is available to all MATC students who have purchased a parking pass.

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The Stormers women’s basketball team faced Wilbur Wright College on Sat., Jan. 25 and won. For several minutes in the first half, they had a distinct advantage when Wright guard Rise’ Henderson went down hard with an ankle injury that sent her to the bench for treatment. Wright did not have a player to replace her due to only having five players in the gym.

Over aggressiveness on the part of the Stormers, however, prevented them from running away with the game after jumping out to a 34-10 lead. Ten fouls and 10 turnovers marred their first half performance, continuing a pattern noticed by Head Coach Jeff Lorenz. “As usual, we came out in the first half and stumbled

our way through it,” Lorenz said. “We just really weren’t there.”

Lorenz decided to substitute all five players at once, an uncommon strategy. “The first half it was a matter of finding five girls that wanted to play hard. We were just looking for somebody that wanted to step up and play hard. Fortunately for us, we had a couple girls second half that really stepped up.”

The Stormers were bolstered by the offensive mastery of guard Benetta Jones, who battering rammed her way to the hoop and nailed multiple midrange jump shots. Jones finished with a team high 25 points. Disruptive defensive intensity was brought once again by guard Shonnice Vaughn, who recorded five steals and one blocked shot while chipping in 12 points and three assists on the other end.

Stormers’ guard Laterrica Fleming stepped up as well. She is a welcome addition to a team nearing the home stretch. “This is her fourth or fifth game with us so she’s now getting into the mix. She’s an extremely gifted and athletic player. It’s just a matter of her getting comfortable with what we’re doing on the court,” Lorenz stated. Fleming made her case with 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, and a block while leading the team in minutes played.

Slow starting has definitely been a point of contention for Lorenz as his team rounds the corner of conference play. “Second half I think our starting group came out with the proper level of intensity. We got to come out and dictate our game to them and we just didn’t do that.”

Lady Stormers stomp shorthanded Wright team

Monte DriscollMATC Staff Reporter

The Stormers men’s basketball team notched another victory at home with an 82-74 win over the Wilbur Wright College Rams on Sat., Jan 25. The win improves their streak of home wins to eight.

The victory certainly wasn’t a given, as both teams struggled to score early on in a tightly contested first half. While the Stormers were able to work the ball into the interior, the Rams communication on defense prevented much of a positive result. The half concluded with a Sports Center-worthy backdoor alley-oop dunk to Stormers guard Troy Spears to tie the game at 35. Spears finished the game with 11 points, three rebounds, four assists, and a blocked shot.

Things opened up for the Stormers in the second half. Head Coach Randy Casey knew why. “We finally started to execute what I asked them to do,” Casey stated.

“We talked at halftime about trying to slow their break down because they were getting the ball out and up the floor quickly and we talked about denying their point guard so they didn’t get the ball in his hands so quick.” The concentration on D made it easier for them on the offensive end, with the Stormers converting

62.5% of their field goal attempts in the second half after shooting 45.2% in the first.

Forward Terrell Hayes bounced back from an injury that kept him out of the last game to lead his squad with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and one block. “He’s been playing well as of late,” Casey said. “He sat out our last game due to a small injury but the game before that he had a great game too. Those are things that we’ve been expecting from him all year and he’s starting to give it to us. He can shoot the ball from the outside but he’s definitely strong down low. He gives us a big time advantage, especially if they try to put a guard on him to cover him.”

The home win reflects the “Tale of Two Teams” type of season the Stormers have had thus far, with their impressive home tally a stark contrast to their 1-9 road record. Casey seemed amused, perplexed and frustrated by the disparity of how well his team performs at home versus traveling. “It’s just got to be the comfort of being here every day on our home floor. I don’t know. We haven’t won on the road since our first game of the year. Obviously we have to figure that out. If we’re going to do the things we want to do, then we have to figure out how to win on the road.”

Stormer Men continue dominance of home floor with win

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Troy Spears (24) goes for a dunk against the Wilbur Wright College Rams. Spears had two dunks in the Stormers’ victory, 82-74.

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Shonnice Vaughn (20) scores an easy layup after a steal.

All Stormer home games are played at Alverno College. Located on 3400 S. 43rd Street,Milwaukee.

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Freshman Terrell Hayes (34) drives to the basket, paving the way to victory against the Wilbur Wright College Rams.

summed up the union’s position on resolution hopefully coming sooner rather than later. “Our contract ends March 6. The clock is ticking. The hourglass is running dry. All I can say is that the time is now. We don’t need to wait ‘til tomorrow. We need today so we can have a future tomorrow,” Lamb commented.

Lamb actively handed out printed signs to those assembled. The signs stated the union’s support to the school and requested respect in the form of a contract. Karen Gebhard, 587 member and MATC controller assistant, echoed that call. “We want to be respected. The goal is to be respected as part of this college and to know we are valued as much as the other instructors and administrators at this campus or at this college. We want to be respected and we don’t feel like we are or haven’t been,” Gebhard stated. “With respect comes true negotiations, true dialogue, true communications with us.”

Cindy Konieczki, Local 587 president and MATC printing services, considers the work done by support staffers to be of the utmost importance to the day-to-day operations of MATC. “We make this school work with the jobs we do. That’s important to know. Without us, students can’t register or even get in the building,” Konieczki said.

That sentiment is also firmly held by Kevin Mulvenna, Pre-college Social Science and History instructor and executive vice president of the teachers’ union, AFT Local 212. Mulvenna attended the rally to show his appreciation and support for his coworkers. “The school wouldn’t run without these people. They’re literally the backbone of the institution. As an instructor, I rely on administrative support to get a thousand tasks done routinely. They’re wonderful. They really are,” Mulvenna shared.

Konieczki stated her awareness of the fact that the teachers do

have job security in a way the school’s other staff does not. “Local 212, the teachers’ union, has a contract that goes through 2015. All we’re asking for is to be treated equally and that we have a contract that lasts as long,” she said. She suspected that the teacher contract and the current position of the board would bode well for her group. “I have a lot of faith in the board that they will treat us fairly. In the past it hasn’t always seemed that way, but I think this is a pretty fair board and, in light of the fact that Local 212 does have a contract that goes for another year, I think it would be hard not to give us one.”

The boardroom’s maximum occupancy restrictions prevented

everyone from witnessing the proceedings firsthand but projection screens in the Cooley Auditorium handled the duty of displaying a video feed of the event live to the overflow crowd. All were encouraged to continue holding up their signs.

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Photos by Greg Hornak and Lauren Wylie