Volume 27, Issue 24, March 10, 2005
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University president from Washington will visit campus March 15 for
interviews with college community
by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
Eastern Washington University President Stephen Jordan has been named
as the solo finalist for president of Metro after nearly 21 months without
a permanent leader.
The announcement came in a special meeting of Metro´s Board of
Trustees March 11. Jordan will be visiting campus March 15 to be interviewed
by members from all facet of the Metro community, including students,
faculty and media.
by Boyd Fletcher
and Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
Housing designed with Auraria students in mind will become a reality this August, with the completion of the first phase of a housing project at the former Regency Hotel.
The former hotel, located at 3900 Elati St., nearly three miles from campus, is under renovation and will open in late August with 307 beds. more >>>
by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
While a review of embattled University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill is on hold, Metro´s Faculty Senate has stepped up to try and address academic freedom.
In its meeting March 2, a statement regarding the senate´s position on academic freedom was submitted. The proposed statement says that the senate affirms the importance of academic freedom and the need for it to be upheld. more >>>
Library scholarship now available
Diaper drive needs donations from Auraria
Danielle Robinson
Columnist Last year, another female member of the College Republicans and
I approached the Auraria Institute for Women's Studies and Services
and asked why Bay Buchanan, a conservative political pundit, was
not put on the Women's History Month calendar. The answer we got
was somewhere along the lines that Bay Buchanan was speaking after
Women's History Month and therefore wasn't placed on the calendar.
Could it have been Bay Buchanan was talking about the Failures of
Feminism? In my opinion it's mostly likely so. more
>>>
Zoë Williams
Columnist One of my favorite holidays is approaching, and it doesn't involve
rabbits, eggs, or crosses. It is March 8, the under- recognized
but truly celebratory occasion of International Women's Day. It
is the day to celebrate the women in our lives who are unrepentant
and insatiable until a new world is created. more >>>
Tim Dunbar
Columnist "They say that these are not the best of times, but they're
the only times I've ever known." Billy Joel - "Summer:
Highland Falls" It's probably considered un-hip to quote
a pop tune, but I think ol' Billy had a good point. I also agree
with the next line in his song, which says "... and I believe
there is a time for meditation in cathedrals of our own," a
line that pretty much sums up why I try to fill this space each
week with thoughts and ideas, or if you prefer, ramblings, diatribes,
venomous spews-choose your own terms, there are plenty to go around.
more >>>
Local exhibit shows cultural icon in various theatres of U.S. military conflict
by Adam H. Goldstein
photos by Hans Hallgren
Porcelain faces peek from behind glass cases lining the walls and children run freely through the wide halls. There is an almost palpable sense of innocence and play entering this late-19th century building. Indeed, walking into the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys at 1880 Gaylord Street is like walking into some sprawling, Victorian dollhouse. more >>>
by Heather Wahle
The Metropolitan
In the mood for some offbeat art? Travel down Broadway and you will find a gallery that is anything but ordinary.
D.C. Gallery is small, kitschy and labels itself as "The Purveyors of Modern Pop Culture." Fans of artists Shag, who uses illustrations to portray lively retro settings, and Blythe, those eerie, wide-eyed dolls, will enjoy the unique atmosphere. more >>>
by Elena Brown
The Metropolitan
The Tunnel of Oppression was like a shot without a chaser. No matter how smoothly it was presented, it was strong and powerful.
The experience was a shock to the system, deemed so powerful that a disclaimer was read before you entered and counselors were there for you at the end. more >>>
Women´s basketball takes first conference title in eight years
by Matthew Gunn
The Metropolitan
Metro womenıs basketball played their way into the Rocky Mountain Athletic
Conference championship with a decisive win over the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls.
The Roadrunners kept their successful season alive by sticking with
the fast-paced style of play that has helped them win 23 games. Though
Highlands won the Western Division this season, itıs the Runners who
will be playing for the conference crown. more >>>
by Matthew Gunn
The Metropolitan
Metro women´s basketball and the Regis Rangers faced off for the final
game of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament. After a season
with both teams at the top of the standings, it seemed fitting for the
rivals to play for the conference´s highest award.
The highly physical contest was decided in the final seconds of play.
The Roadrunners walked away with its first RMAC championship since 1998,
making history as Metro became the first school since joining the RMAC
to win both the men and women´s conference championship. more >>>
by Elin Otter
The Metropolitan
With an 87-75 win over Fort Lewis Skyhawks March 2, Metro men´s basketball
team advanced to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament championship game.
Coming into the game, the Roadrunners (25-3) had the utmost respect for the Skyhawks (23-5).
"Out of all the programs in the RMAC, I respect (Fort Lewis) the most
in terms of what they do, in terms of strategy," said Metro head coach
Mike Dunlap. "They just keep changing the game on you." more >>>
by Elin Otter
The Metropolitan
With a rough and tough 66-57 win against Mesa State March 6, Metro
men´s basketball captured its third consecutive Rocky Mountain Athletic
Conference Championship title.
The championship marks head coach Mike Dunlap´s sixth title in his
eight years at Metro.
"It feels great. It feels like the first one to me," Dunlap said with
a smile. "I never take it for granted and I´m happy that we had the
opportunity to play tonight. I´m a very appreciative person and I don´t assume anything." more >>>
by Sam DeWitt
The Metropolitan
There are certain facts involved with baseball. Three strikes mean
you´re out. Three outs end an inning. And when the Metro baseball team
scores more than four runs, they win.
Just the facts, ma´am.
Since the start of the season, the Metro Nine are 9-1 when scoring
four or more runs. They´re 0-5 if they score less than four. So, as
if to make sure, on the first day of action against Northwest Nazarene
at Auraria Field, the Roadrunners scored more than four runs. A lot
more. Metro simply dominated the visiting Crusaders, winning 20-1 in
the first game and 6-1 in the second. more >>>
by Nick Tacinas
The Metropolitan
The ´Runners tennis team had a tough weekend as they were swept
by three teams in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association/Rocky
Mountain Athletic Conference Challenge in Topeka, Kan.
The men and women´s teams played Washburn and Truman State on
March 4 and Northwest Missouri State on March 5.
"It´s been a long weekend," sophomore Tia Mahoney said after
the team´s three doubles and three singles matches this weekend. more >>>
by Donald Smith
The Metropolitan
If someone wouldıve told me at the beginning of the season that the
Metro womenıs basketball team was going to win the Rocky Mountain Athletic
Conference Tournament, I mightıve believed them.
But if someone wouldıve said they would win and someone other than
Natasha Molock or Stephenie Davis would win tourney MVP, I wouldıve
said they were crazy. more >>>
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