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Feingold at MATC discusses support on job programs, opposition to TPP
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U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold met with students and staff at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus on March 7 to discuss his support for job programs and opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Feingold discussed the issue of trade agreements causing people to lose their jobs and spoke with students who want to pursue jobs in manufacturing or technology.
Student creates new gaming league for average gamers to get higher levels of play by Keith Schubert Times Staff Reporter
Professional computer gaming has been growing massively since the inception of games like “League of Legends” and “World of Warcraft.” MATC student Christopher Myrick, founder of College Pro Gaming, realized that not everyone could afford an expensive computer to access these gaming leagues. Myrick created a platform for people to be able to game competitively from different consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. College Professional Gaming works by signing up at collegeprogaming.com. You only need one player to participate, but you can have up to seven players on your team. You can choose what game you want to play. Right now, the options are
limited to only sports games, but Myrick sees that changing in the near future. After you get your team set up you receive a schedule. The leagues last seven weeks and the top three teams get to move onto the playoffs. The last league included 60 participants playing three different games. When asked about the growth of the league, Myrick highlighted the social media growth noting that, “Facebook likes went from 60 to 600 in the last six months.” That is a good sign for Myrick and the gaming league. Much of the gameplay is focused on social media sharing, and all the games are streamed live on sites like Twitch and YouTube. The platform that Myrick has created will make it easier for average gamers to get more competitive, and experience higher levels of gameplay.
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What is Denim Day? by Kimberly Gilmartin
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN), 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have been the victim of an attempted or completed rape. Denim Day is on April 27, a day to show your support for survivors and to eliminate victim blaming. This day is in honor of a woman who was forcibly raped by her driving instructor. The woman pressed charges, but the case was dismissed because the chief judge decided that, “because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she had to help him remove them, and by removing the jeans, it was no longer rape, but consensual sex.” Intentional or unintentional victim blaming is a problem in many communities. It is never acceptable to assault someone on the basis of what they were wearing, what they were drinking, what neighborhood they were in or who they were with. Please join me and the countless other supporters of Denim Day and wear jeans on April 27. Learn more by liking the Facebook page at https.//www.facebook.com/DenimDayMilwaukee or www.denimdaymke.org.
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Dr. Charles Allen, director of the Veteran Upward Bound program at UW-Milwaukee, talks about the benefits of the program and why MATC should consider having it available.
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Calendar of events (MK) = Downtown Milwaukee Campus, (MQ) = Mequon Campus, (OC) = Oak Creek Campus, (WA) = West Allis Campus March 25 - April 3
No Classes, Spring Break. Thursday, March 31
Last day to apply for May graduation. Wednesday, April 6 5 - 7 p.m. Milwaukee LGBT Career Night Join us for a fun and empowering evening exploring how you can achieve academic and career success as an LGBT+ individual and ally! Refreshments provided and over $500 in exciting prizes! Prize eligibility: Current high school/college ID or age 24 and under. M605 (MK)
April 13-15 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sustainability Summit Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Wednesday, April 20 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come join your Student Government members as they clean up the neighborhood around the West Allis Campus. Student Union (WA) Thursday, April 21 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Five Star Food and Wine Evening 6th Street Bakery and Cafe (MK)
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Food Bank now open at Downtown Milwaukee Campus by Jamie Lassa Times Staff Reporter
Some MATC students are currently homeless. While keeping up with assignments, tests, homework, and attending class, they struggle with basic needs like finding food to eat. The MATC Student Food Bank is sponsored by the Office of Student Life. They realized there was a need for it after they had numerous requests from students for free lunch passes due to hunger and low funds. This program is for any current MATC student with a valid
Stormer Pass. Nonperishable food, such as pasta, peanut butter, cereal, fruit and canned goods come from the Office of Student Life or are donated by other people. Currently, students are welcome to come and pick up the food at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus in room M346 on Wednesdays between 2 to 4 p.m. Times and days may be changing, contact Student Life at 414-297-6229. If you would like to donate nonperishable food, stop by the Legal Clinic in Room M346 of the Downtown Milwaukee Campus.
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West Allis Campus Student Government members and volunteers (L-R) Kati Huisheere; Benita Oatis; Jarvis Harmon; Jacquelinne Coel, president West Campus SGA; Amber Joshway; Jamie Lassa; Angela Amborn; Irina Javorek; and Willie Robinson proudly presented a check for a donation to the Hunger Task Force, which was matched, bringing the total donation to $1,000.
Student Government donates time and money to Hunger Task Force by Student Government Times Contributor
Every semester, the members of the Student Government Association (SGA) at the West Allis Campus choose a charity to research and fundraise for one of their community service learning projects. This past fall, Theresa D’Amato, Dietetic Technician program student, toured the Hunger Task Force as a class assignment. Impressed with their operation and what services they provide to the greater Milwaukee community,
she suggested the Hunger Task Force be the recipient of the SGA fundraising efforts this school year. Since the beginning of last fall, SGA members and volunteers have been collecting food and working diligently to raise $500 in donations. Recently, the Hunger Task Force offered a special opportunity called Match Madness which allowed any donation to be matched, thus, ensuring their contribution was doubled to $1,000. In addition, SGA members from all four campuses have been
volunteering their time at Hunger Task Force locations, filling stock boxes to be delivered throughout the community. The Hunger Task Force works hard to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need. All four campuses will continue to collect food donations throughout the rest of the spring semester. Look for the boxes at your local campus. Through these community service learning projects, MATC students are able to participate in remarkable bonding and teambuilding experiences.
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by Kirsten Schmitt Times Editor-in-Chief According to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the
freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Donald Trump, Republican candidate for president, recently stated he wants to make America great again. He said, “I feel very strongly about our Constitution. I’m proud of it. I love it,” but, he also wants to open up our libel laws so when the media writes purposely negative and horrible false articles he can make it easier to sue the media and win lots of money. The First Amendment covers the freedom of speech. In 1964, the Supreme Court case of New York Times v. Sullivan helped protect the freedom of the press, as well.
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statements were made with actual hatred or malice, “With knowledge that it was false or with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not.” So, when Trump claims he’s going to open up libel laws and sue the media, what I think he means is that he’ll reverse this court case. There is no way he can take away the freedom of the press or freedom of speech unless he wants to go against the U.S. Constitution, which was signed in 1787. If Trump became president, he would need the support of Congress to amend the Constitution. I think it’s safe to say that we won’t be losing our freedom of speech anytime soon.
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It’s no secret that Trump has said he does not like the media. At a rally in Forth Worth, Texas, Trump said, “I think the media is among the most dishonest groups of people I’ve ever met. They’re terrible.” According to laws.com, the freedom of press means that the public has the right to get information from many different sources of information, such as print, radio or TV. The government does not have the power to control the media. American citizens can write in newspapers, request time on TV, write leaflets, or go online to state their opinions. The Supreme Court case decided that any public figure suing for libel must prove that any defamatory or insulting
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How would you feel about losing your freedom of speech? by Teresa Rae Butler Times Downtown Milwaukee Campus Editor and Leo Strong and Times Photography Editor
Freedom of speech is one of the main attributes to being an American; however, if Donald J. Trump were elected into office, some people think he would like to alter the privilege. He has nationally said so according to sources such as “PBS NewsHour,” proposing to do so if he wins, to sue the media when he feels necessary. By weakening the First Amendment to open up libel laws, the media would be at risk to watch what they say and who they say it about, but, the real problems will follow each citizen. Laws are laws, so, how long before the aftermath would silence each of us? How would you feel about losing your freedom of speech? We asked some students on campus what they thought.
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“Freedom of speech is a luxury Americans have because I’m from China so I really admire Americans that have that right, so losing the freedom of speech is definitely not good.”
“It’s one of our fundamental rights that we have in the United States. It definitely would damper on what this whole entire country is based on. It would not be good for our society for us to keep our mouths shut, it just won’t work.”
“I would definitely be upset about it. It’s what makes us as Americans, gives us our own opinions and value system and allows us to really speak our mind and get our point across, and collectively find answers as a community. You limit that to the individual and don’t allow that, it really hampers our core value system. It makes us the great democracy that we are.”
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“I would feel very upset. That is what makes our country so great, that we have freedom of speech where other countries do not. I feel that it would be taking rights away from me, and I would not be happy about that.”
“I would feel very limited to my own expression.”
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“Losing my freedom of speech would feel as if my autonomy has been lost as an individual and the right of an African American and citizen of the United States.”
‘Allegiant’ is more dull than dazzling by Katie Walsh Tribune News Service
Of all the post-apocalyptic young adult trifles, the “Divergent” series has been the sexiest thanks to the steamy make-outs between stars Theo James and Shailene Woodley but it’s also strangely the most sanitized. In the third installment, “Allegiant” (or rather “The Divergent Series: Allegiant Part 1”), there’s an attempt to dirty things up a bit, venturing outside the wall that separates Chicago from everything else. But all the toxic rain and tent cities in the world can’t give this film a true sense of earthy viscera. Despite all the brawling, shooting and kissing that goes on, these films are entirely bloodless. Jennifer Lawrence carries “The Hunger Games” series with a throaty raw intensity of performance, and even “The Maze Runner” films have a zip of sweaty adrenaline going for them, but “Divergent,” “Insurgent,” and now “Allegiant” are a trio of interestingly designed snoozes. It could be the casting as tough but sweet Tris, Woodley just doesn’t have the ferocity of Lawrence, but then again, no one does.
overly simple (it all comes down to pushing a button.) Directed by Robert Schwentke, who also helmed “Insurgent,” there’s more of a fixation on the whiz-bang technology than there is on the story. Perhaps because there’s not much there, despite all the mumbo jumbo details. The young protagonists get out of the walled in territory, realize that things are lame out there too, then go back. But ooh look! Personal drones and memory tabs and floating plasma blobs and surveillance pods. Neat! The tech allows the filmmakers to skirt storytelling restrictions that the film would otherwise face, and which might actually inject some suspense into the proceedings. But nope, instead of wondering what’s going on in Chicago, their surveillance pods allow them to observe things unnoticed. If they can’t see what’s behind a door, there’s a drone to scout. These devices are all too facile, and drain the film of tension. This desire to break out of systems of control is at the core of the “Divergent” series. In “Allegiant,” once they break out of the old system, they find themselves in a new, bigger one, but with the same bureaucracy
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‘London Has Fallen’ worth seeing by Edgar Davis Times Staff Reporter
“London Has Fallen,” directed by Babak Nijaf and released March 4, picks up at an unspecified amount of time after the events of the movie “Olympus Has Fallen,” which came out in 2013. Some of the key players In “Olympus Has Fallen,” that, in my opinion made both movies soar to the top of the game in regards to box office success, have reprized their roles in “London Has Fallen”; Mike
Banning, played by Gerard Butler, is head of the Presidential Protection Division for U.S. President Benjamin Asler, played by Aaron Eckhart, and former Speaker of the House, now Vice President Allan Trumbull, played by Morgan Freeman. This sequel starts off with Banning writing a resignation letter to the president, but he never finishes writing the request. The British prime minister dies suddenly, and several leaders from around the world are to attend the funeral in London. Extra security measures were
taken to protect the leaders of the free world at this event, but mercenaries, masterminded by one of the FBI’s most wanted arms dealer/terrorist, wreak havoc in London. In the midst of all the destruction and killing plaguing the city around him, Banning’s job is to get the president out of London before it’s too late. Fueled by the hatred for western world leaders and their way of life, the terrorists lay siege to London. This bloody battle includes many iconic London landmarks and bridges.
Stevenson discusses fairness and redemption in the justice system by Keith Schubert Times Staff Reporter
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Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley in “The Divergent Series: Allegiant.”
There’s no love triangle tension, and Tris and Four (James) remain as deeply committed and in love as ever, their devotion unwavering. The real culprit is the plotting, which is at once overly complicated (something about genetically modified humans starting a nuclear civil war 200 years ago, then they did an experiment to un-genetically modify them, but there’s a civil war there now and Jeff Daniels is going to lose his funding if Tris doesn’t go with his plan, and also they’re stealing kids from a tent city using amnesia gas) and
and dictatorial intent focused on categorizing and dividing people by trait, creating hierarchical structures that decimate the notion of equality. Millenials just aren’t having that. Ultimately, if there’s one thing that post-apocalyptic young adult films reassure us of, it’s that teens are society’s cockroaches– they can survive anything. Their raging hormones, recklessness, and wise-guy quips (courtesy of Miles Teller) will withstand any nuclear fall out. But more than anything, the teen war on rules will never die, and “Allegiant” testifies to that.
Bryan Stevenson, author of the award winning book “Just Mercy,” came to the Cooley Auditorium, on Wednesday, March 9, to talk about the justice system, and what we can do to help fix the problems going on with race relations. Stevenson is a publicinterest lawyer who founded the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) based in Alabama. According to the website eji. org. EJI “is a private, nonprofit organization that provides legal representation to indigent defendants and prisoners who have been denied fair and just treatment in the legal system.” When Stevenson walked onto the stage, the first thing he said was, “I want you to change the world.” He acknowledged that to make a change on the level he was talking about would take a lot of hard work and dedication. Stevenson emphasized the problem with the incarceration rates in the United States, which has the highest documented incarceration in the world. Stevenson also spoke about poverty and its correlation to current incarceration rates. According to his website, Stevenson stated, “One in three black male babies are expected to grow up and go to prison in their lifetime.” Stevenson laid out a fourpoint plan of what we can do to help change the world for the better. The first thing he told us to do was, “Commit. You’re not going to change anything if you’re not committed.” Secondly, Stevenson told
the audience that we need to “change the narrative,” the narrative behind oppression, poverty and racism. Third he said, “Be willing to do uncomfortable things.” He explained that what he does isn’t a cakewalk and that in order to make change on a big
level you are going to have to do things that our outside of your comfort zone. Lastly, he emphasized the need to “be humbled and hopeful.” Stevenson urged the audience not to lose faith because of the tragedies going on in the world.
Delaney’s culinary delights Thai Chicken Tacos
by Delaney Trezise Times Staff Reporter As excited as I was to dive into preparing an international dish to celebrate the college’s recent International Festival, I have to admit that deciding what kind of cuisine to showcase wasn’t easy. With so many incredible flavors from all across the globe, it’s so hard to pinpoint just one to show off! Fortunately for me, our featured culinarian, Dan Ruiz, had an answer for my predicament. He suggested we try fusion cuisine, which takes the elements of two or more different types of cuisine and combines them to create a new and innovative dish. What could be a better way to celebrate our school coming together to honor the many different cultures that make up our diverse student body? It was the perfect solution! These Thai Chicken Tacos are sure to be a big hit at the dinner table. Not only have we packed in some colorful veggies, but we’ve also found a way to make it gluten free so that people with gluten intolerances can enjoy them. When the brilliant flavors and styles of Thai and Mexican are combined, the outcome is a truly unique and extraordinary dish. You won’t want to miss out on this recipe! Special thanks again to Ruiz for the help in developing this recipe. If you’re interested in learning more about his work as a culinarian, read the interview I conducted with him below. Happy cooking!
THAI CHICKEN TACOS Makes 8-10 tacos 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 tablespoons tamari sauce or soy sauce (Tamari sauce for gluten free) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar ½ teaspoon red curry paste 2 tablespoons brown sugar ¼ cup chopped cilantro, loosely packed 1 clove garlic, minced 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated Salt and pepper, to taste ¼ cup peanut oil 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 cup red cabbage, stems removed and thinly sliced ¾ cup sour cream 2 limes, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil 8-10 corn tortilla taco shells 1-2 avocados, cubed Chopped cilantro, for garnish 1. C ut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine the two tablespoons peanut oil, tamari sauce, rice vinegar, red curry paste, brown sugar, cilantro, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper, and whisk thoroughly. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Add the chicken strips to the bowl, and knead together to incorporate the marinade. Place the chicken and the marinade in a large zip-
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lock bag, and remove any air. Place in the fridge and allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes. 2. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the dressing for the vegetables. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup peanut oil, Sriracha sauce, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Add the shredded carrots and red cabbage to the bowl, and toss to coat.
Place in the fridge until ready to serve. 3. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime juice and zest. Taste and adjust to your preference. Add the mixture to a small plastic bag and place in the fridge until serving. 4. Remove the chicken from the bag and wipe off excess marinade with a paper towel. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat coconut or vegetable oil. Add the chicken
strips to the pan, and sauté until all of the pieces are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Place cooked chicken on a clean plate. 5. Set up all of the prep. Distribute the dressed vegetables to the bottom of the taco shells, followed by the cooked chicken and cubed avocado. Cut off a small corner of the lime-sour cream bag and pipe on top of the tacos. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
International Cuisine Explore global flavors without leaving school
Daniel Ruiz experiences culinary life by Delaney Trezise Times Staff Reporter
For featured culinarian Daniel Ruiz, food is a passion that goes beyond that of just tasting. His love of cuisine is in both the preparation and exploration of all things culinary. His focus on current trends in the food industry, as well as his drive to expand his understanding of flavors and cooking styles, have resulted in some truly delicious results, which appear to only be getting more impressive with time. Though having briefly worked at Miller Park as a utility cook, Ruiz credits the Iron Horse Hotel as the professional start to his culinary career nearly three years ago. Without having significant prior experience, Ruiz started as an in-room dining attendant with
full intentions of working his way into the kitchen within six months; though had the opportunity not occurred, he planned to seek a kitchen position elsewhere. “There was a six-month risk on my part that ended up working out,” he stated. Regardless of having only recently started working in the field, Ruiz has been making great strides in his class work; a fact that he claims is paying off in the workplace. “Things that I learn at school I take to work, and it makes me… more of an asset to my chefs, and vice versa,” he said. “I’m getting two techniques for everything that I do with school and work, so I’m able to see more options and pick and choose what works better for me.” When asked about chefs that inspire his work, Ruiz cites David
Wolfe, executive sous chef at the Iron Horse. “[Wolfe] has been a big help to me, and I really admire him,” Ruiz said. “It’s nice to learn from someone who was taught from people from Italy or France. You feel like you were taught a little from them.” Ruiz encourages readers to branch out and try new foods, as it will open up endless opportunities for growth during their own personal culinary explorations. “I guarantee you that there’s something out there that you may not look at like you’ll like it, but you’ll thoroughly enjoy it. You’ll want more.” Interested in what Ruiz is cooking these days? Come sample his cooking in Cuisine in M102 on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. - noon.
by Delaney Trezise Times Staff Reporter The MATC International Festival may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to sampling cuisine from all around the world. In fact, you might not even have to leave campus! One of MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus’ best-kept secrets is the International Cuisine lab on the sixth floor of the Main Building, and they’re dishing up some plates from across the globe to appease the appetite of any diner. As the students practice developing their cooking skills and increase their understanding of some of the world’s most iconic foods, you can reap the benefits by picking up the end results of their hard work for lunch. Not to mention, at a very reasonable price! The menu regularly changes in order to cover such a wide range of cuisines, so you likely won’t have to wait long before they serve something that piques your interest. Feeling burnt out on pasta when they’re serving Italian? No problem! Come back the following day and you’ll have another chance to find
something that’s to your liking. With such a varied selection of menu items, however, your main problem is more likely to be deciding on just one entrée. Get there as early as you can for the best shot at picking up the perfect plate to suit your tastes, as there is a limited amount of each dish made every day. One of the best parts of this lab is that your meal is made to order to ensure top quality; though this may be something to keep in mind if you’re rushing to your next class, as this also means that your order may take a few minutes to prepare. Take advantage of the to-go boxes if you can. The International Lab is open Mondays through Thursdays in M-628, serving from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (or earlier if they run out of food.) Curious about what the students are serving up today? Keep an eye out for menus posted near elevators around the school, or stop by the lab to see it posted right outside the door. If you’re looking for some global delights without having to pay the price of a plane ticket, then stop by the International Lab and support your fellow classmates.
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by JoAhne Penney Times Mequon Campus Editor The Standard American Diet (SAD) really is in a sad state. Processed food is so laden with additives, pesticides, and allowable fillers that it is confusing how we call some of it “food.” Sugar is the number one additive, it seems to be in everything, even some waters! Sugar, when consumed in large doses, becomes a toxin to the body. Americans currently consume about 150 pounds of sugar annually. These sugars are up to 10 percent of a normal person’s daily diet. All that sugar can lead to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and may cause early death and blindness. According to the Mayo Clinic, a newborn baby of average weight should double its weight in six months and triple its birth weight in one year. Today’s newborns are three to five times their birth weight by their first birthday and well on their way to a lifetime of poor health. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in young children, and quadrupled in adolescents over the last 30 years. The increase in the
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consumption of a fast-food diet, which is often over-processed foods, provide empty calories, and not much nutrition. The affordability of the “dollar menu” has contributed greatly to obesity in America. Children and adolescents who are obese are more at risk for early stroke, heart disease, cancers and osteoarthritis, conditions that traditionally
plague the elderly. Removing table sugar or white sugar from your diet is the one most critical thing you can do to improve your health from a nutritional focus. The Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) list of additives and adulterations to the average American diet includes microorganisms, molds, enzymes, acids and various
aldehydes, which are used as preservatives. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration monitors the content of our food. The most damaging additives in U.S. foods are artificial sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, monosodium glutamate (msg), trans fat, and food dyes (#1 and #2 blue, #3 red dye, also #40 red and yellow #6.) The food
additives may cause poor brain development and memory loss. The best way to counter the negative effects of the SAD American diet is to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and drink more clear, unadulterated water. Consider growing a home garden to provide wholesome foods for yourself and your family.
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John Chisholm, Milwaukee County district attorney, has compassion for the citizens by JoAhne Penney Times Mequon Campus Editor Milwaukee County District Attorney, John T. Chisholm, started on his path toward being district Attorney after he left the military, at the rank of first lieutenant. He briefly considered medical school, but after completing a prosecutors program in northern Wisconsin, where he worked with incarcerated persons, he found his calling. Chisholm commented, “What drives me forward is the opportunity to change our community for the better. We want to do it ethically and fairly, and we do it because we want to make a difference.” In 1965 Milwaukee County was in the top 10 wealthiest counties in the country, mainly due to all the manufacturing jobs. During the late ‘70s and early ‘80s the manufacturing companies began shutting down. Unemployment increased as did the use of crack cocaine, and other illegal drugs. This created quite the problem for Milwaukee County. With so many good jobs leaving the inner city, the drug dealers began to take over. These dealers would viciously defend their territories, resulting in a sharp increase of armed robberies and murder. Heroin is the current major drug problem, he said. The youth have access to their parents’ prescribed pain pills and then get hooked. They cannot afford to buy the prescribed drugs, so they resort to heroin, which is plentiful and affordable. Opiate drug overdose deaths have tripled in the last couple of years. Since 2007 Chisholm has helped to bring down the incarceration rate of African-American men in Wisconsin. Chisholm stated, “This job takes a great toll on you. You see the best, and the worst in people.” Surprisingly, the demographic which has the most increase in incarceration rate is white males convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Chisholm believes that a youthful first offender deserves a chance to get his life back on track, but they must first accept the consequences of their decisions and actions. He is recommending that the penal system revert back to community-based prisons and jails, because the entire community suffers when you send offenders hundreds of miles away. By keeping juveniles close to home, they are able to stay in contact with their support system, like family and friends, so when they return home they are more likely to succeed. Milwaukee County has local low and medium risk facilities for juveniles, but nothing currently for high risk individuals, he noted.
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Milwaukee County district attorney, John T. Chisholm, discusses with students at the MATC West Allis Campus the issues of declining jobs and the increase of crimes in the Milwaukee area.
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by Teresa Rae Butler Downtown Milwaukee Campus Editor Need a tax break? The MATC Oak Creek Campus is offering free tax help (in its 34th year) in room A120, through April 9. Operating days and times are Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m- noon. It is, however, closed during Spring Break March 26 and 30, and again on April 2. You must register at least one hour before the starting of sessions. Services are guaranteed to the first 30 registrants, and possibly more if time allows. Downtown Milwaukee Campus (in its 14th year at 700 W. State St.), hours are Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., through April 12, but it is also not open Spring Break. Students are trained and helped by staff to see to it that you get professional care. Keisha Harper, (former MATC student), said, “I heard about this through her,” referring to Kenyata Luten, the former MATC student sitting next to her, “and I think it is wonderful.” Luten added, “It’s nice,” when asked how she felt about the free break on her pocketbook. This opportunity is open to the public with household incomes of $54,000 or less. All processes are provided by the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. These on-site services are sponsored by Guaranty Bank. For more information, please call Bobbie Sherrod, 414-297-8417, Downtown Milwaukee Campus; or Jim Benedum, Oak Creek Campus 414- 571-4757. Also, you can visit the information desk in the Student Center of the Downtown Milwaukee Campus or the Oak Creek Campus at 6665 S. Howell Ave. (lower level), both during scheduled hours of operation.
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Men’s basketball season ends with winning record
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Thomas “Tommie T” Hood Jr. (12) led the men’s basketball team in points per game.
by Keith Schubert Times Staff Reporter
Austin “A-Ball” Dunbar (30) goes up for a slam dunk.
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Get in the Game by Kirsten Schmitt Times Editor-in-Cheif
MATC student athletes are full-time college students with at least 12 credits maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA while practicing up to six times a week plus some have part-time jobs. To say the athletes are busy is an understatement. Athletic Director Randy Casey emphasizes that at any time a student drops below 12 credits, for example if a student drops a class or is dropped by an instructor, then the student becomes immediately ineligible. He clarified, “You always have to maintain that full-time status.” Austin Dunbar, men’s basketball player who has been on the team for three years, said, “The toughest hurdle for me is just keeping up with grades and also attending practices everyday because sometimes we have 6 a.m. practices and then right after that we have an 8 a.m. class.” Evan Burlingame, men’s basketball player who has been on the team for two years, added, “It’s just kind of time management and finding time
to finish your work and also be able to be a kid at the same time.” Casey agreed with Burlingame, “Not only with school, most student athletes have part-time jobs and then practice time. So we’re practicing six days a week and you mix in games within those days. But they’re going six days a week and then they have their studies, attendance of classes and then part-time jobs. The time management that they have to figure out to get all that stuff in is definitely a big obstacle for student athletes.” There is a system in place to help student athletes succeed. Casey explained, “We have an academic monitoring system that we, as a department, send out academic reports two times a semester.” He elaborated that since the school started the mid-term grade two years ago, the athletic department uses that as a way to monitor as well; before they sent out a third report. Casey explained the system, “The student takes it to their instructors, their instructors have to fill it out, sign it, and they have to turn it back into us (the athletic department). That
is part of what we do. We try to monitor it extra than what the normal student would have and within that, anything below a C, we’ll meet with that student athlete.” Student athletes have the same tutoring services and academic support centers available to them as all students. Casey stated that in their reports they look at attendance. He said, “Attendance is a big thing in college period so that’s one of the things we look at. Each team has their separate rules ... mine, as the men’s basketball coach, if I find out they skipped a class, there’s a penalty to pay. If I find out they skipped on a game day, they won’t play. But that’s like playing Russian roulette. I don’t have time to check every class, every student athlete, every single day, but if I do spot checks and I find out, they’ll pay a penalty for that.” Student athletes succeed because they are focused. Dunbar elaborated, “We have to stay focused. Most of us are 18, 19, 20, 21, so we’re basically kids. We’re still trying to have fun too. But again we have to go to classes. You just have to manage your time wisely.”
The MATC men’s basketball team placed 9th best overall in Division III basketball. Their season record was 23-7 (.767) and for conference play they managed to go 10-4 (.714). Overall the season was a massive success for Coach Randy Casey and his team, despite not being able to go further into the playoffs than they would have liked. The biggest stat that they put up was shooting 48.2 percent
from the field as a team. They ranked 11th in free throws per game as a team with 18, and fifth in free throws attempted per game with 28. On an individual level, Thomas Hood Jr. led the team in points per game with 14.1ppg. Austin Dunbar led the team in rebounding, grabbing nearly eight boards per game. Draylen Fair led the team in assists with 3.1 assists per game. Overall the season was a success, and a big congratulations to Coach Casey on another winning season.
Womens basketball finish strong by Keith Schubert Times Staff Reporter
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Samantha Mosley (21) shoots a jump shot.
The MATC women’s Stormers basketball team finished the season with a 16-14 (.533) record overall, and a 7-5 (.583) record for inter-conference play. The Lady Stormers were able to finish with a winning record despite getting off to a rocky start. They managed to turn things around and went on a nine-game winning streak near the end of the season. They finished ninth overall in team points per game, scoring nearly 72 points per contest. Stormers finished in the top 10 in total rebounds per game, averaging 49.5 boards per game. The defense was not shy of success either. They placed 13th overall in both steals per game and blocks per game. They averaged 12.3 steals, and 4.3 blocks per game. Moriah Begin led the team in points per game with 19.8. Begin also led the team in steals and assists, averaging four each per game. Tara Jefferson was the rebounder leader, averaging 8.9 boards per game. The Lady Stormers have a lot to improve on for next season, but should be very proud of what they were able to accomplish this season. Congratulations to Coach Jeff Lorenz on a great season.
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Proud citizens celebrates Naturalization Ceremony by Collin Rave Times Staff Reporter
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Ma Naing Tin and Kyaw Oo celebrate becoming U.S. citizens.
In the Cooley Auditorium of the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, a naturalization ceremony took place March 10, and 125 applicants from 53 different countries received their official citizenship. Carlos Henriques, from Chile, was the first in his family to come to this country. He came here to marry his wife, and to fulfill his career goals in the field of police work. When asked about how he felt about becoming an American citizen, Henriques stated, “I am feeling very proud.” Jazet Ayala came here as an exchange student from Ecuador. Ayala is studying operation management. Ayala is the third member of his family to become a proud U.S. citizen. Nouman Iqbal came from Pakistan to work and live in the U.S. Iqbal has been in the states for four and a half years. Iqbal stated, “I’m feeling very well. I am grateful to America, to be a U.S. citizen, I like this country very much.” During the ceremony, applicants renounced their allegiance to their country of origin, and swore allegiance to the United States. The proceedings explicitly stated that each of these individuals must be entirely aware that as American citizens, it becomes their duty to take up arms if asked to do so by the government. In this intense moment, each of these new citizens agreed not to refuse to take arms, even in a war against their home country. New citizens have been granted a powerful opportunity for personal growth, and for growth in their families. It will surely be a relief for these individuals to go about their lives in this great nation without constantly running into bureaucratic red tape.
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JoAnn Walsh helps new U.S. citizens, Moe Hammad and Ingrid Hammad, register to vote.
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Newly sworn in U.S. citizens say the Pledge of Allegiance.
New citizens take the oath of the United States.
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