In This Issue:

A place to be heard on campus and on MySpace?

Women’s Services has joined MySpace to get the word out about what services their office can provide to students. Jessica Helle-Morrisey, Women’s Services coordinator at Metropolitan State University, created the page after learning that the GLBT Services coordinator had one for her program.

2007 Job Fair is Feb. 26

Seven Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are hosting the 2007 Job Fair on Feb. 26, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Minneapolis Convention center. The Job Fair is open to recent Metropolitan State University graduates, students nearing the completion of their degrees (seniors and juniors) and alumni...

Black History Month programming begins February 3

Metropolitan State University will officially kick off the university’s month-long Black History Month celebration on Feb. 3 with a panel discussion entitled, The Future of Black Consciousness, from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium, St. Paul Campus...

Preventing HPV begins with educating yourself

Did you know that human papillomavirus (HPV) could cause cervical cancer? Were you aware that regular gynecological exams and pap smears could be the first step in preventing this fatal illness? HPV is common, but many people know little about it. The media has recently begun shedding light on this silent and potentially life-threatening virus, and for good reason...

Students Dealing with Stress: Being under pressure and learning how to cope

As another semester begins, students once again are faced with the continual stress of papers, tests and projects inherent to a college student’s existence. Some have found ways to beat the stress. For others, the stress can be so unbearable it can lead to poor grades, dropping out of school and, in some extreme cases, suicide...

An assuring symbol

Towering on Dayton’s Bluff like a medieval monastery, Metropolitan State’s Great Hall serves as a tangible symbol of commitment, perseverance and stability. The building’s design combines the elements of prairie-style comfort, Roman stateliness and spiritual wonder...

Interested in book publishing? Try the new INFS 338

A new course offered by the university this semester, INFS 338: "The Craft and Commerce of Book Publishing," will explore the evolving publishing industry. Students enrolled in the course will study the market, culture, and careers within different areas of the industry (trade, professional, children’s, and so on) and examine the issues faced...

First College offers new courses for spring 2007

IDST 321: "Human Rights and the Educated Citizen" introduces students to the concepts of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to Western and non-Western conceptions of human rights, and to the complex nature of human rights issues influenced by individual, cultural and social values...

Commentary - Brain Surge

In the wake of President George W. Bush’s speech addressing our ever-deepening conflict in Iraq, the reaction can only be described as, well… astonishment. To the untrained ear, the president’s speech may have seemed redundant and irresponsible in light of his dwindling popularity – largely due to this administration’s handling of the falsely-mandated war...

Commentary - Proper hand-washing first line of defense

Do you always wash your hands before leaving the restroom? After handling raw meat? How about after changing a diaper or blowing your nose? If your hygiene regimen is lacking in this area, you could be exposing yourself to serious illnesses. Washing your hands is one of the most important steps in preventing the spread of disease...

Haute Dish:
Yes, Metropolitan State has a literary magazine

Fiction? Poetry? Visual Art? Haute Dish has it all! Haute Dish is looking for Metropolitan State students to contribute their creativity to their very own literary magazine...

Derek Dishes: St. Paul Bagelry & Deli

In Lexington Plaza, a strip mall only five minutes away from Metropolitan State University’s Midway Campus, is a nice little bagel shop called St. Paul Bagelry and Deli. Yes, that’s right, bagelry. I didn’t think such a word existed, not until now. This is quite a unique bagel shop...

The World in Film - Invincible: Portrait of Philadelphia’s real-life Rocky

His is a story of bravery, spirit and determination. He is a man who chose not to focus on closed doors or allow them to deter him from his greatest dream—a chance to play professional football with the Philadelphia Eagles...

Sporting the Twin Cities - Freaky February

Perhaps the galaxy shifted when Tony Romo floundered the snap during the Texas Cowboys’ game-winning field goal attempt, which permitted the Seattle Seahawks to walk away with an unimagined 21-20 win. Or maybe it was when the Gopher men’s basketball team ignited against Purdue to win their Big Ten opener 65-59 after a particularly dismal season’s beginning (just ask former Coach Dan Monson)...