Special 2004 Election coverage
by Dmitry Rashnitsov
The Metropolitan Although topics such as the war in Iraq, terrorism and health care may be taking up much of the spotlight, both President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry have not forgotten about college students’ concerns. more >>
by Korene Gallegos
The Metropolitan
Early registration started Oct. 18 and by Nov. 2 all the polling facilities will have opened their doors. The battle for votes will come to an end, but not until political candidates and organizations take one more swing at young voters in Colorado.
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by Lindsay Sandham and Adam Goldstein
Photos by Danny Holland
The Metropolitan
Political battle lines were sharply drawn at Auraria when Chris Heinz, stepson of Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, visited campus Oct. 21 and spoke to a crowd bitterly divided by their partisan convictions. more >>
Voting can be confusing. The government-provided blue book is not always the most readable and understandable document. We want our readers to be informed readers and informed voters. The following guide is intended to make the voting process easier. more >>
by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
Political groups and student governments came together Oct. 25 to host a “Sway the Day” event in one of several efforts to encourage students to hit the polls Nov. 2. more >>
by N.S. Garcia
The Metropolitan
Student Judicial Officer Emilia Paul has cleared two Student Government Assembly members of allegedly violating the Student Code of Conduct. more >>
by N.S. Garcia
The Metropolitan
With $16.5 million in needed controlled maintenance, the Auraria Higher Education Center is contemplating asking students at all three institutions to approve a $40 per semester student fee in the Spring semester election.
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by N.S. Garcia
The Metropolitan
As third party support continues to grow and root into America’s political system, debate sparks about the instant runoff voting system. If implemented, it would allow people to vote their conscience, giving voters a real freedom of choice. more >>
by N.S. Garcia
The Metropolitan
After weeks of debate, Metro’s Student Government Assembly has approved a new constitution to be ratified by the students. more >>
The Metropolitan
Support for Amendment 36, the controversial Electoral College reform proposal, pits the League of Women Voters of Colorado against the governor, every major paper in the state and both senatorial candidates. more >>
Opinions
“Are you ready?” Lord Wayne Allard asked.
“Sure, sure,” replied Lord Peter Coors. He winked lewdly. “After the time I had at the brothel last night, I’m ready for anything. I’ll tell you, those who say money can’t buy you love are dead wrong. It’ll buy you six buxom loves all at once, and a gallon of perfumed oil to boot.” more >>
After the 2000 Election disaster, the idea of being able to vote in 2004 seemed very exciting. As the months and years of King George II’s reign passed, the famous quote “If voting changed anything, it would be illegal” started making more sense to me. Now, with Nov. 2 so close, I find myself disenchanted with voting. more >>
Apparently elementary schools are teaching more than the basics we all grew up with. Today’s students are getting visual lessons in hand-to-hand combat, at least in Macon, Georgia they are. more >>
Trying to find truth in anything remotely political is akin to discovering—by way of contact—a needle in a haystack. Even if some is found, it still stings. more >>
The state of Metro’s online message boards is unacceptable. Recently, a contributor to The Metropolitan was insulted and degraded in a way that is simply disgusting. A person ridiculed our contributor by posting on the Creative Resistance message board. They referred to her rape as “unbelievable” because the person says “she is too ugly to rape”—and I’m paraphrasing kindly.
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27th Starz Denver International Film Festival
by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
President. Detective. Principal. Pimp. God.
The only thing these titles have in common is they're all roles Morgan Freeman has played. And he's played them well. more >>
by Adam Goldstein
The Metropolitan
Why do young people rely on comedy shows for their news?
We're in a culture that has been programmed in an entertainment-oriented direction. Newsbiz and Showbiz had merged a long time ago. So, in a way, if you want to convey serious ideas and you make them comedy, funny, more people...
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by Svetlana Guineva
The Metropolitan
On a pleasant Saturday morning, a handful of people gathered in the Cambridge Room at the Warwick Hotel in Denver. It was cozy; the atmosphere was unpretentious and everyone seemed relaxed. Some were sipping hot coffee, others were eyeing the donuts, seductively exposed on a small table. more >>
Audio Files
by Cory Casciato
The Metropolitan
The word "goth" conjures up images of humorless vampire wannabes lounging around a darkened parlor, sipping absinthe and discussing the dark arts. It might not be fair to paint the whole scene with such a broad brush, but, like most stereotypes, there's an element of truth to this one. more >>
by Sarah Conway
The Metropolitan
Not sure how to spend the Halloween weekend? Love to get dressed up and rock out to the sound of '80s butt-rock metal bands? Then Monsters of Mock is the solution to all your Halloween needs. more >>
Sports
by Nate Timmons
The Metropolitan
What a difference a month makes. The Regis Rangers hosted Metro volleyball back on Sept. 25 and swept the 'Runners 3-0. The match dropped Metro to 2-4 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and left the fans wondering what happened to their team. more >>
by Donald Smith
The Metropolitan
The men's soccer team has put itself in position to secure a playoff spot. The Roadrunners find themselves just one game ahead of CU-Colorado Springs and one game behind conference leading Fort Lewis after picking up all 15 points in their last three matches. more >>
Donald Smith
Sports Columnist
I can't believe it! I remember talking to Metro men's soccer 'keeper David McReavy early in the season and hearing how optimistic he was about this year's squad. And at 13-3-1, I understand now what he was so positive about. At the same time, the women's soccer team had probably thought positively of their transfer sophomore and the 22 goals and 53 points Kylee Hanavan has had. Her phenomenal season has even been better than her counterpart and former leading scorer Amy Leichliter's. Both of these teams have been great all season and will have one more thing in common on Oct. 27: they both will have seemingly everything on the line when they face Regis. more >>
by Matthew Gunn
The Metropolitan
The second ranked Metro women's soccer team finished their home season last weekend with a 6-0 win on Friday over Mesa State and a 3-0 shutout against Fort Lewis on Sunday. more >> |
