Volume 27, Issue 26, March 31, 2005
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by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
 Stephen Jordan
Presidential finalist Although Metro presidential finalist Stephen Jordan has already come to campus, some members of the college community are still upset with the process by which he was chosen.
In a meeting March 28, a group of around 20 Metro faculty members met to discuss their concerns with the selection process. John Schmidt, chair of Metro´s Council of Chairs who directed the emergency meeting, said he and faculty members were most bothered by how rushed the whole process was and that only one finalist was announced.
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Panel warns that academic freedom needs protection, but also has limits
by Svetlana Guineva
The Metropolitan
What is academic freedom? Is it threatened in today´s political climate? How should it be protected in the classrooms?
Those were the main questions raised during a discussion on academic freedom among five scholars March 16 in the Tivoli Turnhalle.
During the discussion, none of the panelists ever mentioned the name of embattled CU professor Ward Churchill. Churchill has come under fire for a controversial essay about the 9/11 attacks in 2001. more >>>
Student fee board deliberated budget in closed meetings
by Clayton Woullard
The Metropolitan
Metro´s Student Affairs Board has voted on its recommendations for how approximately $2 million in student fees should be allocated to student services.
In the its regular weekly meeting March 29, the SAB voted to recommend $2,013,900 in student affairs fees be allocated for the 2005-2006 school year to 17 services for students including Student Activities, Student Government Assembly, Campus Recreation and Center for the Visual Arts. more >>>
By Boyd Fletcher
The Metropolitan
Auraria students are again being asked to vote on extending the RTD bus pass with a $2 increase from the price students paid this school year.
On April 5 and 6, students at Metro, CCD and UCD will have to vote to approve or not approve a supplemental fee of $24 to continue the discounted RTD bus service through August of 2006. more >>>
by Matt Quane
The Metropolitan
The Student Government Assembly ratified a document showing their support for Dr. Stephen Jordan, the solo finalist for the position of Metro president.
"The SGA believes Dr. Jordan has the qualifications and possesses both the personal and professional experience that will prove beneficial to the future of our college," the statement reads. "In recognizing the need for a strong and effective leadership in one capable of character, integrity, vision, and action, we feel Dr. Jordan brings these attributes and more." more >>>
Parking garage construction on track
Board of trustees will hear testimony about solo finalist April 6
Deadline nears for College Opportunity Fund
by Zoë Williams
Columnist
If you get your news from the mainstream sources, the unfortunate popular source among Americans, then you probably didn´t know that Terry Schiavo´s death began long before her heart attack that landed her brain dead existing only due to life support. Terry Schiavo´s death began more than 15 years ago when she attempted to survive on a liquid diet and throw up all of her meals (ABC News).
Yes, Terry Schiavo had bulimia. She weighed 110 pounds or less and had stopped menstruating.
In February of 1990, Schiavo had a cardiac arrest due to an extreme drop in her blood´s potassium level directly associated with her bulimia. more >>>
by Danielle Robinson
Columnist
On Monday March 21, 2005, President Bush, along with Senator John McCain (AZ) came to Colorado to hold a forum on Social Security at Wings over the Rockies. I had the opportunity to attend the event. Social Security has become a hot-button issue because future generations may never see it. Social Security, in its current form, is helping those over the age of 65, because Social Security provides for 90% of their total income.
President Bush has stated that Social Security will not change for anyone born before 1950. But, for the younger generations, Social Security needs to be fixed. The current pay-as-you-go system will not work. In 1950, there were 16 workers to support every 1 beneficiary of Social Security. more >>>
by Tim Dunbar
Columnist
It happened again. Another kid, more guns, more death. We have learned nothing from Columbine.
Six years ago this April, in one afternoon, the word "Columbine" went from simply being the name of a high school in southwest Denver to a codeword known worldwide for a high school massacre. Last week, on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northwestern Minnesota, another Columbine took place.
Jeff Weise, a 16-year-old, who for several months had been tutored at home because of problems he was having in school, watched a movie on TV, ate a turkey sandwich and headed off to his grandfather´s house a short distance
away. more >>>
by Maya Salam
The Metropolitan
Since Sept. 11, 2001, Americans have become increasingly conscious of the turmoil occurring in the Middle East. And while some conflicts are new, like the war in Iraq, others have ensued for over a century. The fight over land between Israelis and Palestinians has been raging since the late 19th century and the conflict is worse than ever today. more >>>
Film Review by Heather Wahle
The Metropolitan
He didn't care for cigarette smoke, he preferred eating vegetarian meals, and he enjoyed taking care of his loyal dog Blondi. Before you find yourself relating too closely to the main character in the film "Downfall," brace yourself. These are descriptions of Adolf Hitler. more >>>
by Adam Goldstein
photos courtesy of the Denver Art Museum
Beginning Tuesday, April 5th, the Denver Art Museum will mount its seven-week cinema series at the Starz FilmCenter, entitled "The Art of Silent Film." The series includes many defining pieces from the silent film era, including themes and stories that range from the comedic to the tragic. more >>>
A writer peeks into the world of hip-hop production-from the other side of the mic
by Justin Rennolds
The Metropolitan
A scientist is hard at work in the basement of his suburban home. He is creating a masterpiece using the most expensive and complex technology available in his profession.
His name is Jay Dee Madril and he is Colorado's premier music producer and president of Xplosive Music. He is quiet and calm but his music is loud and in your face. more >>>
Metthew Jonas / The Metropolitan
Mark Worthington take a jump shot against the strong defense of Virginia Union during the NCAA Division II finals in Grand Forks, N.D., March 23, 2005. Worthington wen on to win the Division II MVP award.
by Elin Otter
The Metropolitan
From the beginning of the season, the Metro men´s basketball team has been told they are not as athletic as they are a good and well-coached team.
Despite the critique, Metro kept winning and was even ranked second in the final poll of the season. However, the team´s athleticism was what stopped them in the end.
Metro men´s basketball suited up against a faster and quicker Virginia Union Panthers March 23, in Grand Forks, N.D., in its second consecutive NCAA Elite Eight appearance and fell short 78-63. The first half of the quarterfinal was all about the inside game and VUU knew how to make the most of it as they scored 26 points in the paint and held Metro to 12. more >>>
story by Armando Manzanares
photos by Matthew Jonas
The Metropolitan
Imagine the glory of scoring the winning goal in sudden death or making the kill that gives the team the winning point or launching the buzzer beater from half-court to take the championship.
Then the flip side, doing just the opposite.
Regardless, the experience of hearing your name, seeing it in print and being commended for your performance in last night´s game is, for some, the only reason for playing a sport.
Take Ryon Nickle, Metro senior with four years on the men"s basketball team. more >>>
Regional Quarterfinal
by Sam DeWitt
The Metropolitan
It wasn´t supposed to start this way.
The Metro baseball team opened conference play this weekend against
New Mexico Highlands University and went in an early hole, losing all
three games (four were scheduled, one cancelled due to weather) and
getting outscored 40-22 for the weekend. For the first time this season,
scoring more than 5 runs didn´t guarantee a win for the Roadrunners;
the Cowboy offense made sure of it. more >>>
Regional Quarterfinal
Donald Smith
Sports Columnist
I hope everyone had a great spring break because for athletics, it might have been one less desired. The Metro men´s basketball team again made it to the Elite Eight, but before they could enjoy the North Dakota cold weather, Virginia Union sent them packing as they lost on the first night of competition to the Panthers 78-63. Finally, the baseball team started their spring break on a high, taking three of five from Western Oregon only to get swept out off the field by New Mexico Highlands, losing all three games to the Cowboys, who rode off into the sunset with three early conference wins over the ´Runners. All in all, the only thing "spring" allowed the athletics to take a "break" from, was winning. more >>>
by Nick Tacinas
The Metropolitan
The women´s tennis team kicked off Spring Break with a trip to St. Cloud, Minn., to take on Winona State, Augustana College, St. Cloud State and Minnesota State-Mankato.
While most Metro students were on vacation and relaxed, the ´Runners worked hard.
The first match against Winona State proved to be a tough start as the Roadrunners lost 1-8.
Sophomore Christine Knutson, a transfer from Winona State University, faced her old school for the first time since coming to Metro. It was not a happy reunion as she lost her No. 6 singles match 1-6, 0-6.
The ´Runners only win came in the No. 1 doubles match where sophomore Tia Mahoney and junior Jackie Coppola won 8-6. more >>>
by Nick Tacinas
The Metropolitan
Spring Break in St. Cloud, Minn. for the men´s tennis team as they faced Winona State, Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University and a cancellation against Augustana College.
The first match against Winona State was the closest competition of the break as the ´Runners were edged out of the win 4-5.
Junior Andre Nilsson won his match in the No. 1 singles 7-6, 6-4.
"I didn´t play too well and he was a freshman," Nilsson said disappointed despite the win.
Freshman Riley Meyer won his match in the No. 3 spot 6-3, 7-5. The ´Runners also won two of the three doubles matches. more >>>
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