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by Maurice J. LeeDownton Campus Editor

MATC offers three new cer-tificate programs. One of them, Sustainable Operations Certifi-cate Program, is already in the MATC Catalog (page 162). All of them are 100 level courses. The others, Six Sigma Green Belt Cer-tificate and The Lean Certificate Program, will be published in the 2012-13 MATC Catalog.

The Sustainable Operations Certificate Program will prepare students to efficiently and effec-tively manage the total commer-cial and industrial facility and other operations (MATC Catalog 2011-12).

The Lean Certificate consists of one three-credit course which covers strategies to maximize customer value while minimiz-ing waste. The Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate consists of two accelerated courses that focus on the Six Sigma strategic ap-proach to implementing quality, process and business efficiency improvement through the use of statistical and other analytical tools. Students also take a “proj-

ect” class in which they apply the methodology to a real problem in their place of employment.

A new Associate Degree, Quality Engineering Technology Program, will also be placed in next year’s MATC Catalog.

Dr. Joseph J. Jacobsen, Asso-ciate Dean, Environmental Stud-ies of MATC, said, “With a solid foundation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), Quality Engineer-ing Technology students will be prepared with the tools needed to be successful in many indus-tries. When students complete the degree in quality engineering technology they will add value to an industry and be able to make their industry successful. Also, strong emphasis is placed on reducing costs by minimiz-ing resource use. Quality meth-ods such as Lean and Six Sigma are used to show how to reduce waste, improve operations, and make the right decisions.”

For more information and to apply for the Spring Semester, students are to contact the Qual-ity Engineering Counselor, Su-zanne Moore at 414-571-4599.

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Shawnta MartinTimes Staff Reporter

On Oct. 25, 2011, the Obama administration announced two initiatives aimed at lowering monthly student loan payments for students struggling to repay their loans. The White House, without Congressional approval, sought to implement a series of executive actions. This includes a plan of offering students with both Federal Family Educa-tion Loans (FFEL) and Direct Loans, an incentive in order to participate in a special consoli-dation into the Direct Loan pro-gram. Another part of this plan is more generous-income based repayment (IBR) terms that will

become effective in 2012, as op-posed to 2014.

As of now, nearly six million students have loans from both FFEL and DL services. If all stu-dents with split services move their loans over to DL, the Obama administration plans to offer re-payment incentives. This means students will be able to receive up to a 0.5 percent reduction rate on some of their loans, and .25 percent reduction for those who use the Department’s automatic electronic debt system.

In 2010, Congress passed changes to the IBR programs to limit monthly payments to 10 percent of discretionary income, which is down from the current 15 percent. They also are forgiv-

ing debt now after 20 years, as opposed to the current 25 years. If a student does not qualify for loan forgiveness however, they could end up paying more. This is why it is important to be in-formed.

Another thing to be informed on is the current state of Pell Grants. The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income under-graduate students looking for a post-secondary education. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not have to be paid back. With that being said, Congress is thinking of mak-ing cuts to the Pell Grant Pro-gram, and this is making students uneasy. It is uncertain whether these cuts will be made or not,

but as Jerome Manz, the Direc-tor of Student Financial Aid and Employment Services at MATC’s downtown campus, says, “Watch for information from your loan provider. It is the only way to stay accurately educated on the future of our financial aid system.”

As students, it is important to know what’s going on in the edu-cational system. Too often stu-dents are left in the dark because of their lack of proper knowledge regarding their schooling. This is a big problem. When it comes to your education, the more that you understand, the better. So go see your loan provider, pick up a newspaper, do some research. Staying informed is the best way to succeed.

Jim Tavernese/TimesRecall Effort. English Instructor Mary Lou Stebbins and Economics Instructor Mark Hamilton (L to R) work as circulators to gather signatures at the Downtown Campus for the recall of Governor Scott Walker. Democratic-affiliated grous began circulating recall petitions on November 16. 542,208 signatures will be needed for a recall election to be held. Democratic groups will have 60 days to get signatures.

New Associate Degree and Certificates offered

Nicholas Patrinos/TimesMATC Culinary Arts Instructor, Patricia Whalen (R), explains how to prepare Thai Chicken soup to a member of the audience. Students Jerett Gibson, a Culinary Arts major and Cassandra Gawrysiak, a Baking major (rear), also answered questions after the demonstration. The Wine and Dine Wisconsin 2011 event was held November 12 and 13 at the Frontier Airlines Center.

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VETERANS APPRECIATED — A special “Veterans Appreciation Luncheon” was held at the Milwaukee Campus on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Room M605. Financial Aid/Veterans Services, and Student Life sponsored the luncheon. (L-top) Anthony Gutierrez, Army, (L-lower) Mark Hamilton, Army, (R-top) Miguel Santiago, Army and (R-lower) Jim Tavernese, Air Force enjoyed a good conversation during the provided lunch.

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Veterans and their families had the opportunity to partici-pate in a discussion session detailing available education benefits on Nov. 17 in Room S120. Pictured is Jim Duff, Milwaukee County Veterans Service Officer.

Jim Tavernese/TimesMegan Sajdkak (L), Marketing Coordinator for Stan’s Footwear, discusses the advantages of working for Stan’s with Robert Powell and Rosie Carlson at the Fall Job Fair. South Suburban Chamber of Commerce partnered with MATC to host the annual Fall Job Fair at MATC Oak Creek Campus. Over thirty employers were there accepting applications.

Courtesy of MATC Student GovernmentThe West Allis Campus Student Government held a Breast Cancer Awareness event. Students who wore pink or made monetary donations received a complimentary bracelet.

Jim Tavernese/TimesThe National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognized TV Production student, Andy Ick, for excellence for his production of a Television documentary, “Lightfall”. Andy produced a video documentary of two photographers on their travels to photograph abandoned neighborhoods in Milwaukee, Gary, Indiana, and Detroit.

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Additional fees for MATC studentsby Dolores KlitzkaTimes Staff Reporter

Rough economic times call for careful budgeting and spend-ing. So why is it that our college prefers students to pay an ATM fee of three dollars rather than installing credit and debit ma-chines in our cafeteria? Budget.

S-building cafeteria located in the downtown campus of MATC is the Mecca for eating, drinking, socializing, and study power. The cafeteria offers a load of choices for students who are feeling a bit under-nourished. Everything from soda and a cheeseburger to a nutritional salad bar can be found there. However, you will have to carry cash in the cash only lines. And what if you’re out of cash? The US Bank, also located on the third floor of the S-building, has an ATM located directly across the hall from the bank. What’s the catch? You have to pull out a minimum of $20 from your account, and submit to

an outrageous yet common fee of $3.00, just to utilize this machine. While you’re at it, tack on anoth-er $2.00 fee if you happen to bank with the college’s Chase Bank. What’s with the additional fees?

While most students who ar-rive at the college are here for a higher education to increase their own wage human capitol power, it seems like the “addi-tional” fees never stop.

According to the MATC web-site, online course fees are $10 per credit. Other fees are $20 graduation fee, $8.00 fee for each official transcript of re-cord, same-day service is $15 for the first copy and $8.00 each for additional copy. There is a $6.75 per semester nonrefund-able Student ID fee, a $3.80 per credit Transportation Surcharge, a $40 returned check fee and miscellaneous material fees for classes. Parking fees are $32 for the school year, $22 per semester and $15 for the summer session. Then you still have to pay for

parking if you are attending at the downtown campus. An Academ-ic Support Center fee of $2.75 is charged per credit. A Graduation Assessment fee of $.40 is charged per credit, a Student Activity fee of $6.71 per credit (6.0 percent of postsecondary tuition) is charged for most courses. Most of these fees are included in the overall per semester prices and are directly taken off your finan-cial aid before you see the bill. However, only the student ID fee is usually noticed, even after all is paid.

So why the additional ATM fee when MATC urges students to change their student ID (Stormer Card) into a debit card, utilizing a US Bank checking account? Good question and notably amus-ing is the fact that MATC does its very own banking business with Chase, a much larger banking corporation. The answer is in the finances.

In order for the S-Building cafeteria to rent or lease a credit

card machine, one of two things must happen. 1, the school rents a machine from an equipment store at a flat rate and then gets charged a per swipe fee at a fixed rate ranging from .39% to about 2.7%. So to break it down in simpler terms, if you are buy-ing a soda and using your credit card to purchase it, the charge would be 1.50 for the soda and an additional 20 cents charged to the school just to swipe your card, plus up to 2.7% at the end of the day. The school would eat up these additional charges and figure in another miscellaneous fee to tack on to the already in-flating fees being charged per semester or 2, the school locks into a contract with a firm that delivers the machine for free and charges near max rate for the swipe, and they just suck it up and pay for the machines on their own.

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by Chynna SchoenEarly Childhood Education Student

Dear Student Legal Clinic,

I am currently looking for my first apartment. Is there anything I should be looking out for?

Signed,Brad

Dear Brad,

Finding a decent place to rent requires thorough inspections of apartments and the strength to keep looking when apart-ments don’t pan out. We recommend you take along a:

3 Flashlight3 Light Bulb3 Hair Dryer3 Pen or pencilWhen checking out the electrical sys-

tem, turn on each switch to see if it works. You may also check the electrical system with the hair dryer you bring along. If for some reason the sockets don’t work there could be dangerous defects in the electri-

cal system that could cause a fire. To check the plumbing you can turn on

the sink and bathtub faucets to see if they work or leak. You should also flush the toi-let to see if it operates properly or leaks.

You also need to look up at the ceilings and check to make sure that they are not cracked or water stained. Also look at all four walls. If there is cracking or water damage this may indicate a leaking roof, defective rain gutters, or defective plumb-ing upstairs. Water damage is serious as it can cause the ceilings or walls to collapse.

Safety is a very important thing to check on when buying or renting a house. Check to see if there are smoke detectors in the building. Also make sure that there are deadbolt locks on the apartment doors and the exterior doors.

Checking the windows to make sure there are storm screens can save you mon-ey in the winter time. You should gently push on the windows to see if they are se-cure or loose in the frame.

Open cabinets and immediately shine in the flashlight to detect roaches. Look for roach eggs. You may also look for rat and mouse holes and droppings in the back of cabinets and closets.

Be sure to go into the basement to check on the condition of the furnace. Even in the summer time, push the thermostat up to see if the furnace actually works. Check the water heater to see if it is leaking. If you notice any serious problems, think carefully about the chance you will be tak-ing with your family’s health and safety if you rent the apartment.

If you are interested in the apartment you may ask the landlord to put promised repairs in writing. But ask yourself: “If he didn’t make these repairs for the last ten-ant, why should I believe he’ll make the repairs for me?’’

For more information, or to file a com-plaint, contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection at:

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You may also call We Energies to find out the previous year’s energy usage. For more information you can stop in room M326 or you may call 414-297-6630 or you may email Mary at [email protected].

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Hydrophobia: Prophecy

Pink Floyd have finally settled on a lot of their in-ternal animosity and usual broken up issues and have come to terms with how to re-release their back catalog in both physical and digital formats.

Last September they initiated their re-issue campaign with a box set containing all their albums in addition to the stunning 6 cd version of their classic Dark Side Of The Moon. Here comes the second wave of releas-es, spearheaded by the Deluxe two cd Wish You Were Here (EMI).

Ask bandleaders Roger Waters and David Gilm-our what their favorite Floyd album is and they’ll an-swer that this ninth album is. The follow up to Dark Side, one of the largest selling albums of all time, was no easy task; the pressure to succeed was incredible.

They started shaping material way before the band started recording at Abbey Road studios in 1975 by evidence of the second discs live versions recorded a full year previous at a 1974 Wembley concert.

While not my favorite Pink Floyd effort, this is the album that expanded on concepts and imagery that the band started with Dark Side and culminated with 1979’s The Wall (scheduled with bonus material for re-issue next year).

The track “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” was origi-nally recorded as a single 26 plus minute piece, which was split in two, one half opening, the other closing the album with 3 songs separating them.

The first disc is the original album remastered this year by James Guthrie and the second has all unre-leased material highlighted by an alternate version of “Have A Cigar” and a unique version of “Wish You were Here” that includes violin played by jazz violinist Sté-phane Grappelli.

If you can’t swing the cost of a box or deluxe set, the band also offers A Foot At The Door – The Best Of Pink Floyd (EMI). This is a single greatest hits cd, which features the latest remastered versions of their best stuff.

I must admit though that a single-track compilation is cool but obviously takes away from the bands origi-nal conceptual intent. Standouts include everything from early single “See Emily Play” to “Learning To Fly.”

Ok homies, listen up, here’s a couple CDs for us to chew on this Holiday Season. First up is Pittsburgh’s Mac Miller and his national debut Blue Slide Park (Rostrum). I love that this youngin ignored major la-bel offers and stuck with his hometown independent company Rostrum.

On the negative, this is a disappointment only in that it pales in comparison to the six mix tapes he’s of-fered in the last four years. There’s nothing on this new one that matches the likes of “Donald Trump” or “All Around The World.”

Like I said though, I’m impressed that the kid stayed home in Pittsburgh and only better things should come from it. Good ones include “Party On Fifth Ave” and “Under The Weather.”

The other album is Drake’s sophomore effort Take Care (Cash Money) which is a huge improvement over his 2010 highly anticipated debut Thank Me Lat-er. Same thing though, his mix tapes were much better than his debut but the 16 tracks on this Deluxe version is what all the Drake hype was originally about.

Tight, snappy rhymes that run the gamut from the au-tobiographical “Headlines,” to the success is overrated “Over My Dead Body.” For those of you who liked the first album, this takes you to the next level. For those of

us who dug his mix-tapes back in the day, this is closer to the real thing.

Standouts include “The Real Her,” “Take Care” with Rihanna guesting, “Make Me Proud” and my favorite with Lil’ Wayne joining in on“HYFR.”

Into The Rolling Stones? They have a bunch of stuff available for this Holiday Season including a digi-tal remastered version of arguably their best ever al-bum, 1978’s Some Girls, of which we’ll take a closer look next issue.

What I’m talking about is a knock out 2 dvd set, Ed Sullivan Starring The Rolling Stones (SOFA En-tertainment). Back in the day The Ed Sullivan Show live from New York on Sunday nights was an American institution that gave the country a look at everything from jugglers to comedians to Broadway to Pop acts.

The Stones appeared on the show a total of six times performing 17 songs. This is the first time these perfor-mances have become available to the public. The kicker though is that these shows are presented here in their entirety, commercials and all the acts that performed on the nights the Stones were on.

You get some of America’s top performers in their prime: Ella Fitzgerald, Rodney Dangerfield, Itzhak Perlman, Senor Wences, Flip Wilson, Robert Klein, Louis Armstrong and The Stones.

Remember back then there was no faking it, you had to perform live and these recorded performances show-case the bands strength as a live act. Especially stuff like the very rarely performed “2120 West Michigan Avenue” as well as “Gimme Shelter” and “Paint It Black.” Also all those goofy commercials for products like Hai Karate.

This is really a snapshot in time that not only captures a great rock band but also our country.

Ed Sullivan DVD set captures snapshots of time

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by Lonnie Coats, Jr.Times Staff Reporter

Hello everyone, welcome to another edition of the LoCo Gaming Update. This week, I’ll be re-viewing a PSN port of an Xbox Live Arcade title called Hydrophobia: Prophecy.

Review: Hydrophobia: ProphecyRelease Date: Out Now (PS3)Developer: Dark Energy Digital Publisher: Dark Energy DigitalPlatform(s): PS3Format: Digital Downloadable TitleESRB rating: M Price: $9.99

The story starts with our protagonist, Kate, waking up in her quarters to start her usual day as an engineer on a giant ship called, “The Queen of the World”, but then a terrorist group seeking global genocide of the human race called “Neo Malthusians” hijack the ship at sea. It’s up to Kate and her boss to stop their sinister plan and to safe-ly escape the flooding vessel they are on.

The gameplay for Hydrophobia mainly con-sists of third-person shooting (that works fairly well without an iron sight mechanic) and basic parkour. Even though there are a fair number of swimming sections they’re not bad, most of the time. Kate only has a single pistol, but can use dif-ferent types of ammo including sonic, semi-auto, and remote charges. The combat portions of the game don’t just allow you to fill your enemies full

of lead, but also let you shoot explosive barrels near enemies and shoot an electrical wire which will electrocute the opposition if they’re stand-ing in water. There is another combat mechanic that gives you some control over water (it’s sort of hard to describe), but it is introduced so late in the game that it gives the player too little time to get accustomed to it.

There are some other issues with the gameplay. Sometimes when you think you’ve gunned down an enemy, the crosshair will still light up red as if he’s still alive, even if he was killed by an explosion or electrocuted. There’s also a final boss that feels very “tacked on” put into the game for no other reason other than to give the game a climactic feel.

Graphically, it’s not amazing to look at but it is not ugly either. The water physics, on the other hand, do look pretty cool and actually af-fect the gameplay. Sadly whenever you see the water physics in action the game tends to dip in the framerate, especially when there are large amounts of water coming from huge cracks in the ship. The audio fairs well most of the time, but on one separate occasion, none of the in-game au-dio would play. At least Hydrophobia has custom soundtrack support.

Overall, this not a bad title, but it is far from a great one as well. It’s recommended for potential buyers to try it out on a friend’s PS3 (or Xbox 360) before dropping $10 on this title.

3.0/5.0 (DECENT)+ Cool Water physics + Custom Soundtrack support+ Good Swimming sections–Very Buggy– Boss Battle feels, “shoehorned in”– Special Ability is acquired too late in the game

Drake Mac Miller

You’ll always be getting better, so just start.

The “Side Mullet Nation” show’s situational comedy fea-tures a new breed of alternative hysteria as Cameron invites her personal favorite comics to share in a campfire story telling extrav-aganza, live and on stage.

MATC Times: Is there any-thing that has you excited, right now?

Cameron: A new show I’m running at The Comedy Bar in Chicago called Side Mullet Na-tion. I ran a solo show under the same name for a while and have

Cameron Esposito tickles the funny boneby Dolores KlitzkaTimes Staff Reporter

Cameron Esposito is entirely focused on the betterment of your famished funny bone. And it is clear from the raucous re-sponses and peals of laughter from her audiences that she is cooking up some comic delights.

MATC Times: What is your favorite thing to do outside of comedy?

Cameron: Cook. I love to cook. I also hate to follow reci-pes. I’m an experimental chef.

As seen at The Comedy Bar in Chicago, Cameron Esposito’s “Side Mullet Nation” show is gaining sovereign authority as one of the nations inflating, re-cession era, prime time comedy

shows. MATC Times: What made you

decide to become a comedian? Cameron: I didn’t really de-

cide until it was already happen-ing; a friend of mine convincing me to take up improv in college and I’ve done jokes ever since. At first it was a side project. I thought I’d have another career and that comedy would be for funsies.

This 30 year-old female got her start studying improvisation in Chicago and Boston. She at-tended The Second City Conser-vatory and ImprovBoston Train-ing Center. Since breaking into standup comedy, her star has ris-en quickly. In 2009 and 2010 she appeared in the “Just for Laughs Chicago Festival.” Then in 2010

and 2011 she performed at the “Women in Comedy Festival.” In addition, she had stints at the Comedy Studio in Boston and the Comedy Showcase in Ann Arbor. Esposito has even taken to the international stage and appeared in the UK and South Africa.

MATC Times: What advice would you give someone who is interested in making a career out of comedy?

Cameron: Just do the work. Folks get stuck in their heads, waiting for the perfect moment to start and the perfect joke to start with. That won’t happen.

switched to a storytelling format where I invite different comic pals to drop by and tell a story too. The show really fits my co-medic voice and I’m stoked to have it all come together.

MATC Times: SMN is grow-ing in popularity considerably; what gave you the idea to cut your hair that way and name your tour after it?

Cameron: I didn’t come up with the idea; the hairstyle sprang from my forehead fully formed – as Athena did from Zeus. For

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Tina Klamert/TimesCheech Marley recites his poetry at MATC’s recent Open Mic. MATC’s literary arts magazine, The Phoenix, hosted this year’s Open Mic event at Downtown Milwaukee Campus in the Stormer Auditorium. The entire MATC community was invited to attend and share their creative work.

Courtesy of MATC Student GovernmentGenerous students from the West Allis Campus delivered Thanksgiving Day food baskets to MATC students in need.

Are you an African Americanwith normal blood pressure between the ages of 18 & 45 years? If yes…

you may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at risk factors for heart disease.

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by Maurice J. LeeDowntown Campus Editor

“Milwaukee Area Technical College Stormers are playing pretty good this semester. With 6 wins and 2 losses, we respond-ed after every loss,” said Randy Casey, Head Coach of the MATC Stormers.

The loss against Ellsworth Community College Panthers on November 18 was barely a rain cloud for the MATC Stormers 75-96; the Panthers outscored the Stormers in both quarters of that game. Never to worry, the almighty Stormers showed up in the next game against the Panthers on November 23, giv-

ing Ellsworth a fight and a wind chill.

The Stormers beat the Pan-thers in the first quarter by ten points (44-34). That’s just to highlight two recent games. On November 11 the MATC Storm-ers played Silver Lake College Lakers and beat them by 8 points (87-79).

The MATC Stormers went on to beat the Gogebic Community College Samsons on November 12 (96-79). Now, I don’t know what a Samson is, but that’s a 17 point takeover.

“I like the look of things, our team chemistry is great,” was Coach Randy Casey’s final com-ment.

Basketball coach likes team chemistry

Yevgeniya Troitskaya/TimesSEASON BEGINS. Stormers begin a new season with over half of last year’s roster returning. Milwaukee Tech’s next home game is November 23, at 7 p.m. Home court is Alverno College, 3900 South Morgan Avenue, Milwaukee.

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serious though: my look has been slowly evolving from preppy and girly to this more comfortable punk rock, band camp, fighter pilot incarnation. I feel like for the first time I look like myself.

MATC Times: If you could sum up your performance in a word or sentence, what would that be?

Cameron: I’m working to change your mind about every-thing — gently and suddenly.

So what do others say about this vivacious performer. The Se-attle Times says this comedienne is “quick-witted”, “[With a] child-like belief in humanity,” says The Comedians Magazine. “Cameron has, by far, the most infectious energy I’ve seen” says Calle Hack of Comedy of Chicago.

MATC Times: Judging from your audience, obviously laugh-ter is a good indicator that people are having a good time. How else would you judge your audience reception to your performance?

Cameron: Uncrossed arms. If your audience members cross their arms, they aren’t digging you and you’re pretty much sunk.

Cameron is also ringmaster for Chicago-based touring cir-cus company El Circo Cheapo Cabaret and she has founded the first all-female comedienne school, “Feminine Comique.”

You can catch “Side Mullet Na-tion” now through Dec. 15 at The Comedy Bar in Chicago.

For more information on Cam-eron Esposito, visit www.thereal-cameronesposito.com.

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by Nicholas PatrinosTimes Staff Reporter

Don’t forget to register online for the Green Energy Summit and Exposition now. The Green Energy Summit has been growing each year. It has attracted worldwide attention by the highest professionals in environmental fields of study and research.

The Summit offers an opportunity to see and hear the latest information regarding our envi-

A Green Reminder!ronment as well as how to make better use of green energy resources.

Some instructors are offering assignments or extra credit by attending the Summit. Students can register free. The Summit gives students a unique chance to see how our environment is af-fecting our global picture.

The Green Energy Summit runs from March 7-10, 2012. Register now at www.greenenergy-summit.us/RegisterfortheSummit.

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SEASONS GREETINGS GIFT RAFFLE

This leather clothing is one of the many raffle items featured for the African American Network Achievement Scholarship. The goal of the AAN is to encourage, assist, and guide African Ameri-can students to successful com-pletion of their education with the additional help of this scholarship stipend. The raffle is on December 8. A preview of all the raffle items and ticket sales will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday Dec. 6, 7, and 8 in Room S216 (S-building atrium).

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Monica Sanchez, a Radiology major, picked out a book at the Teacher Education Department and MATC Chapter Student Wisconsin Educa-tion Association book fair held in the S-building Nov. 30 - Dec. 7. The fair provided hundreds of titles on a variety of subjects and disciplines. The proceeds directly benefit the MATC Student Chapter of WEA.

Friday, December 16, 20118 - 11 p.m.

Downtown Milwaukee CampusRoom M605

Admission: FREE(with donation of non-perishable foods)

$3 without food donationBring 2 or more non-perishable food items to

Student Life, Room S303 and receive a voucher for one free ticket. Tickets are sold at the Cashier’s Office.

MATC Student Holiday Event

DJ • Light Show • Appetizers and more. . .

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Several events have taken place in anticipation of the upcoming holidays. MATC Baking Produc-tion students made gingerbread houses which are on display at the Milwaukee Public Market until Dec 9. Gingerbread kits were also on sale. The annual Breakfast with Santa event was held at the Downtown Milwaukee campus on Sat., Dec. 3 and student representatives from the West Allis cam-pus participated in the West Allis Holiday parade.

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