by Lindsay Sandham
The Metropolitan
A new complaint has been filed against Metro political science professor Oneida Meranto, alleging she teaches a politically biased class and discriminates against conservative students. more >>
The Political Divide
by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
Two new Democratic student groups have sprung from between the cracks in the proverbial political sidewalk of the Auraria campus this year with the aim of registering and educating college students. more >>
by Korene Gallegos
The Metropolitan
The 2004-05 academic year opens in debate and fair game for student voters, as the Auraria College Republicans get ready for election day and new political opposition. more >>
KRS-One describes his dream of founding a city and civilization based on hip-hop
by N.S. Garcia
The Metropolitan
KRS-One, recognized in the industry as one of the very first hip-hop artists, shared with Auraria students his dreams of starting a new nation of hip-hop Thursday Sept. 2. more >>
by Armando Manzanares
The Metropolitan
The Society of Professional Journalists is holding their annual convention in New York City, N.Y. Sept. 9-11. more >>
by Dana J. Parker
The Metropolitan
The number of Metro students enrolled for the Fall 2004 semester is a new record, although official figures will not be available until the Sept. 8 census date, the end of the period in which classes may be dropped and added without penalty. more >>
OPINION
by Heather Wahle
Columnist
To run the United States, one must undisputedly be a leader. How important is it that the leader of our country be an awarded military hero? If the candidate had serious doubts on the justification of the war, would you rather they speak out, or stifle any feelings whatsoever for the sake of good press? Does military experience guarantee leadership in the White House? more >>
by Beth Ott
Student Government
The following is a true story. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. I dare you, pick a campus office. Walk in the door and ask for the person in charge (you know, the person whose door says “Director,” or “Associate V.P.,” or maybe even “Vice President”). I double-dare you!!! Ask to meet with this person. Betcha I know what’ll happen. more >>
by Zoë Williams
Guest Columnist
Several days ago at a newsstand in Kansas, I learned the news I had been expecting and dreading to hear for months. The Kobe Bryant case has been dropped at the woman’s request after the court and the media butchered her. more >>
by Joel Tagert
Columnist
Welcome to the Republican National Convention, where selfishness and fear reign supreme, bolstered by lies, damn lies, and Fox News. Rudy Giuliani started off the week by beating America over the head with the old 9/11 stick. It’s the now-routine Republican response to anything: whatever they say, respond with 9/11. It’s meant less as a memorial than a threat. Vote for us, or 9/11 will come again.
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by Bryan Goodland
Columnist
War is an uncomfortable reality in today’s world. What happens in a war zone is often something we as a civilized nation would like to believe never occurs. But, unfortunately, it does. Take for instance the recent atrocities perpetrated on the prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison. more >>
FEATURES
Zoë Williams
The Metropolitan
New York City came alive Sunday, August 29th when 400,000 protesters sprawled across Manhattan Island. The United for Peace and Justice March kicked off a week of creative and direct action in protest of the GOP agenda. Music from marching bands and drum circles echoed off buildings. Toward the end of the march, a thirty-foot long dragon puppet burst into flames. Police conflict was minimal. more >>
by Svetlana Guineva
The Metropolitan
The rumor began to settle like a thick fog over the stuffy mud huts where homeless refugees breathed the air of uncertainty. More >>
AUDIO-FILES
by Tuyet Nguyen
The Metropolitan
Zombie Zombie is so over. The electro-smash, synth-punk mayhem of this Denver quartet expired Tuesday, Aug. 31 at an inconspicuous warehouse in the sketchy part of the city. more >>
SPORTS
by Donald Smith
The Metropolitan
Head Coach Ken Parsons of the Metro men's soccer team wanted his players to get more comfortable playing in their positions during the first two games of the season, but along with that he also got 12 goals and two victories. The Roadrunners began their season 2-0 with victories over Johnson and Wales and West Texas A&M.
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Inexperience shows as Roadrunners play some of the nation's best volleyball teams
by Nate Timmons
The Metropolitan
Metro State came out of the Colorado Premier Challenge with a 1-3 record (3-5 overall). The 'Runners volleyball team's youth played a role in their three losses to Top 25 ranked teams. It was an up and down, roller coaster weekend, said assistant coach Amy Hendrichovsky. more >>
by Sam DeWitt
The Metropolitan
It was a tale of two cities, and of virtually two teams. In Durango, Metro State women's soccer team lost a stunner to Cal State-Bakersfield 2-0, thanks to a quick-strike offensive performance and strong goaltending from starting keeper Mary Ellen Arraztoa.
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