Photo by Matthew Jonas jonasm@mscd.edu
A Denver firefighter passes in front of the wreckage of an RTD light rail train and a DPW dump truck that collided at the corner of Seventh Street and Colfax Avenue on Sept. 20. Both drivers and two RTD passengers were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
News
Four sent to hospital with minor injuries
A light rail train collided with a dump truck at the northwest end of campus during the afternoon of Sept. 20.
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Metro students re-examine Chicano past
Every year on Sept. 15, the celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture begins.
As with any other racial or ethnic group, the activities send out to the world a simple message: If you want progressive change and growth, roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the arduous task of self-determination. Through knowledge, find out who you are and where are you coming from, and be proud of it. more >>>
Metro's Student Government Assembly has approved the timeline for the special election and passed new election commission bylaws. more >>>
Eugene Algiene awoke on a Saturday morning not too long ago, thinking about how he was going to spend his day.
"I woke up that morning wondering what we were going to do. Maybe we'll go rollerblading," Algiene said.
But the rollerblading plans were scrapped once he and his wife, Anita, watched the news to learn that the hurricane was going to be more devastating than originally projected. That was Aug. 27 in New Orleans, two days before Hurricane Katrina hit the Louisiana coast. more >>>
Scott Aller is enjoying his new digs.
But even more than the 12th story view of downtown Denver, the dual micro-fridges, matching faux-suede recliner and couch (not to mention the matching coffee table and cabinet), big-screen TV with surround sound, Buick-sized Lovesac in the corner, and the empty Corona box on the window ledge, he is enjoying the company of his newfound friends. more >>>
New outdoor rec program seeks involvement
The Outdoor Adventure Center has released its program guide for the school year, offering what program leaders call a range of inexpensive, yet valuable learning experiences for all students. more >>>
Insight
People often ask how I do it. Usually I say, "I don't know." So I decided to sit down and figure it out. We have four daughters; it's one of those "his, hers and ours" things. more >>>
Walking around the Auraria Campus, one sees a plethora of students engaging in class discussions and socializing. Inevitably, there are those who are smoking to pass the time in congenial conversations. You could ask 10 of the students traversing through our campus what they thought of their fellow smoker classmates and their responses would range from indifference to a more popular, "I disagree with smoking; it is unhealthy and therefore bad and wrong." For our purposes, we will generalize on this point. Let's take a look at the problem presented by this moral judgment and supposed statement of fact. What are the reasons for the "wrong" label?
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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina (no pun intended) there has been a complete saturation (pun intended). The saturation came not only from the copious amounts of moisture that now floods the Heart of Dixie, but from the media covering this disaster from all angles and the charitable organizations that are scrambling to help the evacuees. Every day I turn on CNN and find the onslaught of coverage as thick as it was on Sept. 11. The only difference is that this was an act of God, not an act of war. more >>>
With the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina filling most broadcasts and broadsheets the last few weeks, the confirmation hearings for John Roberts have been-unlike Katrina-a mere blip on the radar screen. In fact, the hearings have come and gone with little fanfare, and Roberts' nomination for chief justice of the Supreme Court is expected to be sent to the full senate as soon as today. more >>>
The past few months of my life have been swallowed in traveling.
Throughout my travels, I have pledged to avoid tourist attractions like the plague. In childhood, museums and national monuments once had a certain entertainment value. Nowadays, I find nothing more depressing than visiting a location in another state or country that is completely devoid of native residents, aside from those working behind food counters or pushing brooms. more >>>
I'd like to start off by saying that my views are completely my own and it's not my intention for you to agree with what I have to say. Rather, my intention is to open some eyes or ears or heads, or even hearts, to another angle on some issues I deem of significant value in society. more >>>
Greg Anzlovar is a Zoo
He is loyal, spontaneous and honest. He'll tell you how it is and will show you how to have a good time. If he's not in class you may find him in the gym or at the lake. more >>>
By Kurt White, SGA Senator, with Senators Josh Holle, Joel Pyle, Danay Powers, Oscar Pena and Dana Allen
Franklin doesn't know this SGA
As a newly appointed senator, I've heard a lot of criticisms lately about the SGA. The latest is Mr. Alan Franklin's attack in the Sept. 15 issue of The Metropolitan. I'd like to clear up some of the misconceptions that are being perpetuated. First off, there are only three returning SGA members from last year. The nine senators are all new and had nothing to do with last year's election process, except for being the inheritors of an SGA that was victimized by the poor choices and decisions of the former election commission and partisan candidates.
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Re: Zoë Williams
I would like to point out Zoë Williams' obvious disdain for corporate America has eroded her responsibility as a journalist to report the facts. In her article, Ms. Williams sharply criticized the pharmaceutical and beverage industries for being unwilling to "forget about profit margins," and help in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. more >>>
MetroSpective
Metro artists come together for a homecoming at the Center for Visual Art
Metro Effect" highlights an impressive collection of art by 26 talented Metro graduates in a legendary exhibition.
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Universal's 'Legacy' series revamps classics
3 DVD reissues of cinematic staples range from the tragic to the sublime
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Sting (1973)
Metro's aviation department reaches new heights in the field of aerospace
Many students at Metro have no idea that the school offers an aviation degree, or that we have one of the best aviation programs in the nation. Many don't even know we have one of the largest simulator labs in the country. Still, the best-kept secret about Metro's aviation department may be that it is home to some of the most involved students on campus.more >>>
Audio•Files
A look at three legal file-sharing alternatives
With the Recording Industry Association of America suing anyone they can identify and the Supreme Court coming down firmly on the side of the music companies, what's an eager MP3 junkie to do? Go legit, of course.
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It seems appropriate that the music industry has responded so heavily to the storm that sunk the birthplace of jazz and arguably the greatest musical city in the nation. Even here at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, talented artists have emerged from their basements to play a part in the rebuilding of the sunken South.more >>>
Jumping, spinning and bouncing into b-boy culture
I've been an active participant in all elements of hip-hop culture since the 6th grade. I tried emceeing and failed miserably because I hate to speak my mind around strangers. I DJed for a while, but felt I was wasting money on vinyl singles when I could just buy the whole album. I dabbled in the graffiti scene for a long time too, but quit because I didn't want a felony record. Now, I've finally broken into b-boy culture. I'm at a fork in the road and three weeks into training for my break dancing career. more >>>
Beware, the HorrorPops' second album, Bring It On, is filled with zombies, and ghouls, and psychos, oh my!
Following up an album like their 2004 release Hell Yeah could have posed a very thorny proposition for the HorrorPops, but they bring it all back with Bring It On. This album delivers even more of their spine-tingling, feminized brand of rockabilly/psychobilly. more >>>
Sports
Metro hopefuls fight for their right to cheerlead
While most students sleep in on a dreary Saturday morning, a group of dedicated young ladies stretch and prepare for the difficult three hours ahead of them. These dedicated few are aspiring cheerleaders hoping to become members of Metro's club cheerleading team. These girls are ready to compete for the few spots available. It's only 9:00 am. more >>>
On Sept. 13, in the Auraria Event Center, the Metro women's volleyball team was striking.
The Roadrunners' power and skills came alive in the three-game sweep against Colorado Christian University with conquering scores of 30-16, 30-5, and 30-15. more >>>
The Metro cross country team members laced up their running shoes and got ready to run last weekend at the University of Nebraska Invitational. more >>>
Women's soccer wins two matches, remains nation's No. 1 ranked team
The Metro women's soccer team posted two more Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference wins over the weekend.
Their new season records are 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the RMAC this season.
The Roadrunners began the weekend sweep by ousting previously undefeated Fort Lewis 4-2 at Auraria Field on Friday. The Lady Skyhawks drop to 6-1-1 overall and 3-1 in the RMAC. more >>>
The Metro Men's soccer team had a split over the weekend, winning one game and losing the next.
The win was a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game on Friday, Sept. 16 against the Colorado School of Mines. The cross-town rivals came to Auraria Field for what they thought would be a victory. After all, the Orediggers hadn't lost a game on Metro soil in over eight years, according to Mines' head coach, Frank Kohlenstein. more >>>
Summer is officially over.
Metro students have returned to the college grind, the crowded bookstore, inflated attendance on campus and, of course, schoolwork. Aside from the books and lectures, Metro has a rich sports life outside of classes.
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