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Volume 27, Issue 2, August 19, 2004

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Motocross riders gettin’ high at Grand Prix
Motorbiking
(Photo by Danny Holland - The Metropolitan)
Motocross perfomers fly high over fans during one of their many proformances during the Centrix Finanical Grand Prix of Denver.

NEWS

Kieft announces candidacy

Metro interim chief vies for president post

by Lindsay Sandham
The Metropolitan

Metro Interim President Ray Kieft announced his bid for the permanent position in an Aug. 4 campus-wide email. more >

Task force to tackle stipend

by Korene Gallegos
The Metropolitan

A new task force, formed by Metro Interim President Ray Kieft, is taking measures this fall to launch a stipend program. more >

Campus housing planned

by Svetlana Guineva
The Metropolitan

Metro’s long-standing legacy as a commuter college may be history two years from now. more >

Students must choose health plan

by Noelle Leavitt
The Metropolitan

Metro students who aren’t covered on a group health insurance plan through their employers or parents are required to purchase insurance through the Auraria Health Center, Metro health officials said. more >

Grand Prix boosts local economy

Sponsor estimates 112,000 attendees and more than $17M to economy

by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan

After the fast-paced action of the Grand Prix race event this past weekend, the city of Denver is estimated to be millions richer.
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Campus Briefs

National and World News

OPINION

Guide to ‘04 conventions

Definitive Guide to the 2004 Democratic and Republican Conventions

by Crystal Preston
The Metropolitan

Today I am going to give you, mind-blowing look into the Democratic and Republican Conventions. I will not be going to either upcoming conventions but I have watched them on television in past election years (they preempted my normal television viewing. Did Martin and Gina ever get married?) more >

Positive publicity overlooked

by Bryan Goodland
The Metropolitan

As the Democratic rally cry continues to be heard and news of the war is an ever present din, the Bush administration presses forward. Despite rumors to the contrary there is still much to be done in the world besides confronting terrorism and raising interest rates. Fortunately the current administration is doing just that. more >

Greetings from Tokyo!

by Ian Neligh and Adam Goldstein
The Metropolitan

Godzilla runs amok Aug. 20-27 at Starz. more >

FEATURES

Denver at 180 MPH

The third annual Denver Grand Prix burns rubber once again

By Christopher R. Mena
The Metropolitan

The Grand Prix came roaring into Denver once again for the third year in a row. more>

Take away this ball and chain

Using Colorado's prison population to make the chairs we sit on on

by Kathryn Graham
The Metropolitan

Take a moment to notice the chair or couch you may be sitting on and reading this article. more>

Your favorite movies at Starz

by Adam Goldstein
The Metropolitan

On a recent overcast afternoon, I spoke to Eric Beteille, the marketing director for the Starz film center about the fall schedule, the singular appeal of the theatre, and about our shared and simple love for movies. more>

Just when you thought it was safe...

The walls are not the only thing being defaced in Auraria's stalls

by Christopher R. Mena
The Metropolitan

The faint smell of disinfectant and urine lingers in the air. more>>

MUSIC

Farewell to Summer