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( Photos by Steve Stoner - The Metropolitan) U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, lower left, speaks Feb. 20 on the west steps
of the Capitol Building during a rally in favor of a constitutional amendment
which would specify marriage as being strictly between a man and a woman.
news
by Korene Gallegos
The Metropolitan
Protest signs were raised and a cross was erected on the stairs of the State Capitol Building on Friday, a week after Mayor John Hickenlooper rallied against an amendment to ban gay marriage. more>>
by Jenni Grubbs
The Metropolitan
At a rally held Feb. 24 at the flagpole, speakers declared rape is an issue everywhere, not just at the University of Colorado. The rally, sponsored by Creative Resistance, was held in support of the women accusing CU football players of rape. more>>
by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
A female Metro student's move to be crowned Metro Homecoming King has stirred up controversy among some students who feel Homecoming is not the right forum to address gender issues . more>>
by Daniel Sadowski
The Metropolitan
Under a new state law, male students looking to enroll this fall at Metro or any other state-supported higher education institution will first have to be registered for the military's selective service. more>>
by Noelle Leavitt
The Metropolitan
Months after a heated debate took place at a Political Science Association meeting, the group's faculty adviser resigned, in part because of negative allegations surrounding her conduct. She also cited her recent experience with cancer as a reason for leaving. more>>
Opinion
Nick Bahl
Columnist
"Nigger," encapsulated the phenomenal field of all on campus last week. Protruding out of a brown backdrop, the word's white filling exploded into our minds like a goblet from between two Gestalt faces. more>>
by Doug Beer
Guest Columnist
Unfortunately, as the weather warms, I am forced to report on a problem that seems to be growing both on and off of our campus.more>>
by Melissa K. McGuire
Guest Columnist
Mel's Diner
Hi Doll - I'm only going to be able to fill your cup 80 percent today...What? you ask. Why? you ask. Well, please, let me elucidate, shed a little light. more>>
What does homecoming mean to you? more>>
Features
Western culture thrives in the Mile High City part 2
by Tabitha Dial
The Metropolitan
"Tush Push." "Baby Likes to Rock It." "Sleazy Slide." Songs found only on a lost Vanilla Ice album? No. Routines found in the international lap dancer playbook? Think again. New-Age hippie exercises? Not a chance. more>>
by Elena Brown
The Metropolitan
When Marie Greenwood was a little girl, the price of gas was about 19 cents a gallon; a loaf of bread was eight cents; a postage stamp was three cents. The new board game Monopoly had just hit the stores and something called a Cheeseburger was invented in Denver . more>>
Exhibit attempts to unravel the mystery of the Incas
Story by Kathryn Graham
Pictures provided by the DMNS
Background photo Michael Lawton
A prodigious discovery that was later followed by two decades of scientific research is attracting the curious public to " Machu Picchu : Unveiling the Mysteries of the Incas," currently on display at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. more>>
Soldier Story - all past stories indexed here music
by Cory Casciato
The Metropolitan
Sometimes it just doesn't pay to leave the house. Unfortunately, the Senses Fail show Feb. 17 at Rock Island was one of those times. more>>
Even though I missed their set, Jeff Davis, guitarist and primary songwriter for Boy's Night Out, was kind enough to answer a few questions. more>>
sports
by Eric Scott
The Metropolitan
Metro men's basketball was named No. 1 in the NCAA Div. II poll Tuesday after defeating Colorado Christian and Colorado School of Mines by an average of 24.5 points. more>>
Donald Smith
Sports Columnist
If Metro were trying to a play a game of "Top This" against itself, then consider them already defeated. This year's homecoming already has a buzz to it, as opposed to last year's, which was weak. more>>
by Justin Kuntz
The Metropolitan
Rebecca (Beck) and Jessica (Jess) Meares are not only teammates on the Metro women's tennis team; they are also sisters, roommates and best friends. more>>
by Justin Kuntz
The Metropolitan
Cracks in the tennis courts and a shortage of parking has created an opportunity for new tennis courts and a new parking garage. more>>
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