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 (Photo by Joshua Lawton- The Metropolitan) University of Colorado President Elizabeth Hoffman, left, addresses the Colorado House Education Committee Feb. 25 in the old Supreme Court Chambers at the Capitol. Rep. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield, right, is the sponsor of House Bill 1315.
news
by Kim Nguyen
Special to The Metropolitan
State lawmakers are currently debating a bill opponents say would have
a "chilling effect" on college and university professors across
Colorado. more>>
by Grover Greer
The Metropolitan
College students could see tuition increase up to three times the current amount, which for full-time Metro students could be over $4,500 a year, if state funding is cut to help solve budget problems. more>>
by Korene Gallegos
The Metropolitan
Metro Athletes are a common fixture at the Daily Grind, due to their room and board scholarship stipend. In a recent review of athletic funding this school year, students are recognizing the special benefits not received in all scholarships. more>>
by Daniel Sadowski
The Metropolitan
Denver is home to the deadliest and most energy-inefficient rail-transit system in the country, according to a new study recently released by the Independence Institute think tank. more>>
shortage leads to new bachelor degree at Auraria
by Jenni Grubbs
The Metropolitan
On Feb. 8, 31 students entered uncharted territory at Metro.
They became part of the first semester of Metro's new Accelerated Nursing Program. more>>
by Jessi Close
The Metropolitan
A student was asked to leave the Student Government Assembly (SGA) meeting on Thursday after he became riled, questioning the SGA's delay in filling two vacant positions. more>>
by Lindsay Sandham
The Metropolitan
Metro State Active Voices for the Environment, a group of students dedicated to preserving the environment, has been campaigning to bring clean and renewable energy to the Auraria campus by next Fall Semester. more>>
OPINION
Joel Tagert
Columnist The crash of a door exploding inward suddenly awoke the gently sleeping Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public. more>>
features
Story of black pioneers and homesteaders in Old West
by Tabitha Dial
The Metropolitan
It was author and historian William Loren Katz' first visit to Denver, he said, explaining the reason why he had a water bottle. He shook it and then took a drink. more>>
Story by Paul Trevor
Illustration by Stevyn Llewellyn
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period in which Christians prepare for Easter. In an effort to better understand Lent, The Metropolitan asked Father Chrysostum Frank of St. Elizabeth's Church, why Easter is so compelling it requires that much preparation time. Father Frank replied, "The life and death of Christ is the point in time when myth becomes history." more>>
by Teressa Redding
The Metropolitan
For just a moment, try to forget about it being a "Girls Gone Wild" staple. Forget about the excessive drinking, the beads in exchange for a flash, and if possible, forget, just for a second, all the excessive nudity. more>>
Soldier Story - all past stories indexed here
music
The skinny on the fearless DJ Fisk aka:Justice Jackson
by Chris Tarver
Guest Reporter
Today's hip-hop market is oversaturated with thugs and pretty-boys. With so many rap artists sounding like carbon copies of each other, we seldom hear of artists who possess talent and originality. It's even more rare to hear of an artist with the courage to combine the two. Be surprised no more, Justice "DJ Fisk" Jackson is here. more>>
Sports
by Eric Scott
The Metropolitan
Roadrunner men's basketball set even more records last week in wins against Fort Hays State and Nebraska-Kearney and in the process the 'Runners were able to sweep the RMAC for the first time in RMAC history. more>>
Donald Smith
Sports Columnist
I'm so happy! Homecoming (sniff, sniff) was a (sniff, sniff)...SUCCESS! Oh, thank goodness! There were fans. There was cheering. It was loud. It was...DURING A ROADRUNNER GAME! This year's Homecoming was truly a success and the only thing that bothered me about it was the possibility of seeing a grown male cheerleader cry. Why would you cry after being named Homecoming Royalty?! Honestly! more>>
by Eric Scott
The Metropolitan
It was a week of triumph and defeat for Metro women's basketball as they defeated Fort Hays State but fell to Nebraska-Kearney.
Metro (12-15 overall, 10-9 RMAC) faced the Fort Hays State Tigers (15-11, 10-9 RMAC) last Thursday at the Auraria Events Center. more>>>
by Mark Held
The Metropolitan
Up and down play by Metro baseball this weekend at Auraria Field led to a split in the four game series against the Hastings College (Neb.) Broncos (3-4 NAIA). more>>
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