The life and times of Metropolitan State University

With state-of-the-art technology, newly designed buildings, multiple class locations, and a growing student population, it is easy to bypass the history of the institution we confidently seek education from. In years past, Metropolitan State University was named Minnesota Metropolitan State College. Many called the college “the university without walls,” said First College academic advisor Alice Magnuson.......
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How to get money for college

Buying Ramen noodles at ten-for-a-dollar and scraping up quarters for parking—this is life for most college students. But with increasing tuition rates and decreasing state support for colleges, many Minnesota residents are a few dollars short of the opportunity to be that starving college student.......
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All students can benefit from theater experience

“The arts are at least as basic to us as the sciences; they’re not luxuries, it’s a basic need,” states Gail Smogard, the director of the theater arts department. She easily points out the benefits when discussing the importance of the theater program. “Working on a play creates empathy, it demands active choices, connects you to other people. And trust is built quickly when you have to depend on each other to put on a show.” Smogard is passionate about her work, and her warm and inviting personality make joining in especially tempting......
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Free family activities

You probably haven’t heard the word free in a while, especially since your holiday shopping sprees. After balancing your checkbook and looking at your Visa bill, you may be looking for entertainment on a budget. Well, how does FREE sound? There are activities around town that are fun and frivolous for everyone, young or old......
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Student’s play seizes national acclaim in Paraguay
Student spotlight: Nestor Amarilla

Nestor Amarilla is from Paraguay, South America. He comes from a poor, farming family. They live off the land. Today Amarilla is the vice president of the Student Senate, he works in the Student Life and Leadership office, the University Activities Board and with the Theatre Underground student organization. He is always interested in helping other students, especially those from other countries.....
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