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There is a new five-year pilot program being implemented in St. Paul and Minneapolis public, charter, and alternative high schools, that will give more students the chance at receiving a higher education. The Power of YOU program will begin this fall at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) and St. Paul College. It is expected that the initial group of students will attend a two-year community college, which may promote interest in obtaining a bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University...
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With February being Black History Month, I cannot help but contemplate its origins and its founder. It is amazing that every year we celebrate this month and still so many have never heard of its founder, Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950). I am both proud and excited this year that at Metropolitan State University, the African American Student Association (A.A.S.A.) will commemorate the legacy of Dr. Woodson at its Soul Food Dinner, Feb. 3, in the New Main..........
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It’s the beginning of a semester, which for many students means new books, new supplies and a hefty tuition payment. With the inevitable money drain that is the holiday season still fresh in our minds and the perpetual state of the thrifty student, some students may question the extra charges on their tuition bill ambiguously labeled student activity fees...
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Metropolitan State University’s St. Paul Campus neighbors are miffed, but so are St. Paul Campus’ students who face the almost unavoidable need to pay higher parking fees—which have recently increased. These concerns and others prompted the first student-administration meeting to discuss the difficult parking situation affecting many...
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“When I came in, I saw rainbow triangles and everybody’s name tag had a rainbow sticker. It made me feel like I had one less hurdle to overcome.” This was Lavender Bridge President Anne Hodson’s first impression of Metropolitan State University. Since the early nineties, the student organization, Lavender Bridge, has striven to create an accepting and encouraging environment for GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) students at Metropolitan State University...
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