Dispute broils over CU buildings

Metro trustee puts up almost $1M for LoDo buildings said to be under value

by Grover Greer
The Metropolitan

Metro's Board of Trustees said the sale of two buildings by the Auraria Foundation to the University of Colorado system are unfair to Metro, CCD and students of the Auraria campus. The price the buildings, which are located at 1380 Lawrence St. and 1250 14th St., would be sold for what is believed by many to be below the fair market value, prompting Metro Treasurer Alex Cranberg to make an offer that is $900,000 more than the CU bid. Cranberg said he hopes the foundation doesn't take either proposal, but instead holds on to the assets.
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One Book, One Denver turns 2

by Dmitry Rashnitsov
The Metropolitan

The second annual One Book, One Denver project kicked off Feb. 24 with the unveiling of this year's novel "Caramelo" by Sandra Cisneros. Not to be confused with the popular Denver Nuggets player, "Caramelo" is a vibrant tale of family, culture, history and acceptance, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper wrote in a letter. more  >>>

Campus may have to settle for bar without food

by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan

A new bar is still on tap for Auraria, but students may not get all their requests in one package. In a survey conducted by the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board last year, students said they wanted a new bar on campus and more healthy food options. SACAB originally proposed establishing a full-service bar that offered healthy food, but that idea is not likely to work out. more  >>>

Students get 411 on news media

by Maya Salam
The Metropolitan

Students and teachers from 55 Colorado high schools visited the state capitol to learn about the media as part of Student Legislative Education Day Feb. 25.SLED, a full day of events aimed to give Colorado students a hands-on approach to how Colorado's government works, included a 45-minute workshop where four members of the local press spoke to students.
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oncampus & corrections

New scholarships at Metro top $100,000

Donations needed for new initiative at Denver Rescue Mission

Chemistry database now available online

And the rich eat you

Heard in passing at the south end of the Tivoli on a beautiful Thursday afternoon: ³Insurance sucks!² Well, yes, it does, and I¹m here to tell you that if you paid for the ³mandatory² insurance here on campus, YOU WERE ROBBED! First, because, as an adult I don¹t like the idea of being told that I have to carry insurance at all, and second, because the policy here on campus pretty much qualifies as worthless.
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Three years ahead of the times

On September 15, 2002 during an interview with Tim Russert on Meet the Press, Hillary Clinton was asked if she would run in 2008. Hillary's response "I have no plans to run for President." My, how times have changed! Now, Hillary Clinton is trying to position herself toward the center on the issues, such as defense, and homeland security. Some of us can see through this charade as a transparent attempt to position herself for a 2008 run.  more  >>>

'Some People Push Back'
What's good for the goose is good for ...

Every pundit, media moron, and tighty-righty politician has been ranting and raving about the now infamous Ward Churchill essay "Some People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens," written immediately following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. As they rant about Professor Churchill's race and source of income, misquoting the essay all the while, few have dared to argue the essay in full context.  more  >>>

Letter to the Editor

How Culpepper changed my life

Alan Franklin
Junior and history major at Metro

A day all his own: Cheech Marin

by Armando Manzanares
The Metropolitan

In a place familiar with its congregation filling its walls in its not too distant past, St. Cajetan’s today opens its doors to all spiritualities, all cultures, all people—with the hope of enriching, teaching and inspiring the people who attend the events there.  more  >>>

Portrait of a people:

Artist explores poses to spread creative message

by Heather Wahle
The Metropolitan

Merging a personal quest of ethnic descent with an exploratory approach to portraits, photographer Tony Gleaton brought his unique work and thought-provoking discussion to the Auraria Campus.  more  >>>

Beer, jazz and coffee houses

by Adam H. Goldstein
photos by Matthew Jonas

Megan Munroe, UNC, Psych Major and Chris Rose, an apprentice electrician enjoy a coffee on a cool Saturday night at Stella's Coffeehouse. Denver's night life is rich and diverse, offering up a varied mix of cafes, clubs, dive bars and diners.  more  >>>

Yankees' entertains, poses age-old questions

Theatre review by Svetlana Guineva
The Metropolitan

The title foreshadows the subject matter only to a certain degree. To get a sense of the subject, one must take the pernicious passion of a devoted baseball fan and blend it with an existential dilemma.  more  >>>

Who wanna rock with the Aqueduct?

by Cory Casciato
The Metropolitan

Don't be fooled by appearances. Dave Terry is totally Hollywood. He may look like your older brother's best friend the quiet guy everyone trusts to give their girlfriend a ride home. In reality, Terry has been in a movie, played live on national TV, put out five records and shared a stage with indie-rock royalty including the Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse.  more  >>>

Club Dates

ŒRunners stumble against Hays

by Elin Otter
The Metropolitan

Metro men¹s basketball team (21-3, 14-3 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) fell from second to fourth place in the national rankings after being handed their third loss of the season against Fort Hays 86-76.
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Cruise control not working for Metro basketball

by Donald Smith
The Metropolitan, Sports Columnist

OK, OK, what happened!? This was the part of the schedule when Metro was supposed to put it into cruise control and roll through last weekend¹s games, look forward to ending their season at home and prepare to play at ³the Nest² through round one of the playoffs.  more  >>>

ŒRunners split two on road

by Matthew Gunn
The Metropolitan, Sports Columnist

Fort Hays, Kans. is a welcoming basketball destination in late winter. Welcoming to the Tigers, at least.

Metro women¹s basketball team (20-5, 14-3 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) faced its last great challenge of the 2005 season on Thursday, Feb. 17, and the Roadrunners fell just short, 58-59, in one of the conference¹s toughest venues.  more  >>>

UNC sweep teaches Roadrunners valuable lesson

by Nick Tacinas
The Metropolitan, Sports Columnist

Metro women¹s tennis team took the court for the first time this season against the University of Northern Colorado. The Roadrunners were swept 7-0 by the Division I team from Greeley, Colo.  more  >>>