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Volume 26, Issue 36, may 6, 2004

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NEWS

Voucher bill passed by senate will go to Owens

by Korene Gallegos
The Metropolitan

The 2004 Colorado legislative session comes to a close this month, leaving many changes for higher education. more>>

New SGA sworn in

President promises to account for fees, rewrite constitution

by Armando Manzanares
The Metropolitan

Twelve newly-elected Student Government Assembly members were inaugurated last Friday in the St. Cajetan's Center on Auraria for their new terms. more>>

Metro minority numbers compared

Over 25 percent of students at Metro are minority, more than any other college on Auraria

by Barbara Hernandez
The Metropolitan

Almost a quarter of all students at Metro are minorities. Because of location, affordability, and history, minorities come to Metro, Director of Admissions, William Hathaway-Clark said. more>>

Sports fans disrupt Auraria

by Niel Bergin
The Metropolitan

During the last two weeks, evenings have proven to be an adventure for incoming and outgoing students at the Auraria campus. more>>

2004 SGA Election Results

News Briefs

Police Briefs

World News

OPINION

The truly Reactive Stance

by Nick Bahl
The Metropolitan

In twelve days, Metro's class of 2004 will suffer through Gov. Bill Owens' pep-talk, restlessly attempt to adapt to chairs provided by Metro that are actually slightly comfortable, pretend like they know the person sitting next to them, dwell upon all the 'fun' they had in college, and act as if Auraria campus is one big happy family, before they march into the 'real' world with their diplomas. Good luck, fellow grads. more>>

Operation: clash of cultures

by Justin Breuer
The Metropolitan

Much to my amazement, I've just realized that the U.S. government and media have only recently come to the understanding that their perceptions of the U.S.-led war in Iraq differ from those of the Arab world's. more>>

Socialist policies a slam dunk for US

by Eric Scott
The Metropolitan

"If socialism means turning enemies into friends, I should be considered a genuine socialist." - Mohandas K. Gandhi more>>

Letters to the Editor

FEATURES

Viaje en Mexico: Vida, Cultura, y Historia de un Pais

(Voyage in Mexico: Life, Culture, and History of a Country)

by Adam Goldstein
The Metropolitan

With my graduation looming and the window of opportunity to make the most of my undergraduate career steadily narrowing, I chose to study in Mexico for two and a half months, during Spring semester of 2004. Before student loans caught up with me and the harsh reality of adult life set in, I wanted to explore our nearest southern neighbor. So, on Feb. 4, along with 12 other Metro students, I set off to live and study in the second largest city in Mexico. What follows is an account of my experiences during the 11 weeks I spent living in Guadalajara and traveling in the country. Although it would be impossible to describe the trip in its entirety, I hope that this conveys at least the most significant elements of the journey. more>>

Prof looks to travel the stars

by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan

Doug Haynes envisions a day when people will not only be able to travel through the solar system as tourists, but people will also be able to fly to work. more>>

Soldier Story - all past stories indexed here

MUSIC

Pairing hip-hop and activism

by Chris Tarver
The Metropolitan

When hip-hop and politics meet, it's usually at congressional hearings for negative reasons; but two local politicians are combining the two for a positive cause. more>>

save me from the clinic

by cory casciato
The Metropolitan

Four men in surgical masks stare down, operating strange instruments and mouthing unintelligible words as lights flash and consciousness seems to spin into new and bizarre shapes. Are they doctors? Is this the end? more>>

album reviews

retrospective review

SPORTS

Metro confident for regionals

'Runners to face Fighting Sioux in Maryville, Mo.

by Elin Otter
The Metropolitan

Metro's women's tennis team (12-6) is traveling to Maryville, Mo. this weekend to defend its third consecutive regional title. more>>

Metro teams reviewed

by Donald Smith & Eric Scott
The Metropolitan

It's been a long school year and a fun one for Metro sports fans, but like all things, this school year, too, must come to an end. But before we walk into the sunset of the summer, we're gonna bring to you our annual awards. Before all of that, let's review the seasons. more>>

Sweep not enough

by Mark Held
The Metropolitan

'Runners baseball (26-23-1, 13-11 RMAC) ended its season with the bittersweet taste of four straight wins, but no berth in the RMAC Tournament. more>>