Do we need nuclear energy to help defeat climate change?
NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor With the climate change threat escalating, environmentalists are increasingly forced to examine all their options to reach net-zero carbon emissions before
America’s history tells us that freedom of religion relies on the separation of church and state
By Mandy Hathaway Freedom of religion is an important but polarizing issue. It is important because the freedom of religion is one of the founding
New COVID-19 vaccines get emergency use authorization
ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer With COVID-19 infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands of innocent lives, desperation for a vaccine that will stop the surge
Four reasons the moon’s modern space race matters
NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor After nearly five decades since mankind set foot on the moon, space exploration is finally blasting off again with new energy.
How Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the white house
NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor Following a record breaking turn out for the Nov. 3 election, America watched in suspense for days as over 161 million
President Trump’s “China virus” rhetoric is deeply harmful, racist or not
ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer In these times of deep racial tension and turmoil, I feel at odds with tossing the phrase “China virus” around casually
President Trump fails to condemn hate groups at the first 2020 debate
NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor November 3rd 2020 When asked to provide a condemnation of white supremacist and militia groups, President Trump responded in terrible fashion
Has the use of political labels as insults run off the rails?
ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer “It’s time to talk issues; to use the dreaded ‘L’ word; to say the policies of our opposition and the congressional
How To Halt The Decline Of The Found Footage Genre And Rediscover Its Relevance Again
by Erik Suchy August 17 2020 Moviegoers line up at nationwide theatre chains to experience a film that will bring the “found footage” movie
Would a Covid-19 Vaccine end our problems? America’s anti-vaccination movement says not so fast
Are vaccines safe and could one truly bring this COVID-19 pandemic to an end?
OPINION: How can Minnesotans vote when COVID-19 threatens 2020 election safety and integrity?
COVID-19 has already played havoc with states contesting their 2020 election primaries late in the season. Is mail-in voting the answer for Minnesota in November’s general election?
Turning the tables on what’s for dinner
Student encourages home cooking with fresh ingredients while the COVID-19 shuts down the dinner dine out experience.
How to keep yourself feeling active during quarantine
Student provides a seven step guide for surviving the quarantine active and healthy
Lessons to the fabric of our future, a story of AIDS trauma, memory
Student highlights the tragedy of the AIDS pandemic as something we can learn from.
What COVID-19 and climate change have in common
Student shares the common connections between COVID-19 and climate change in effort to combat the global threats.
Redesigning life after COVID-19
Local business owners, workers, and students adapt to changes according to their needs and abilities in a COVID-19 world. They adapt to a new normal on June 1, and continue to re-design their lives to accommodate their communities.
What does COVID-19 reveal about how we handle global existential threats? What will happen when the next one comes? Listen to reputable journalists
Student insists that there is an important story and a lot of questions about who we are as humans underneath all the COVID-19 coverage.
After a 15-year break, Metro State will at last be my alma mater
After overcoming addition, student finds the courage get the degree that always seemed just out of reach.
Town hall for change: 10 presidential hopefuls discuss how to fix the global climate crisis
Democratic hopefuls debate policy plans designed to address climate change. Here’s what they said that’s worth remembering.
A Eulogy for the Caucus
Student says RIP to presidential caucusing in Minnesota.
Staying hydrated as a new study strategy
New research suggests that dehydration may increase cognitive stress. Student says the Metro State community should take note and drink more H20.
Students says Metro State needs hot water
Tired of waiting for food options on campus? Student says we can make our own food, if only the university would provide a simple service.
Gamification in education is win-win
Promoting playfulness in the classroom may enhance learning in certain contexts. Student says, “FUN, FTW!”
Attention shoppers: Thanks for saving the world
Student promotes plant-based products for a positive impact on the planet.
Editorial: Responding to hate at Metro State
We aim to be an anti-racist learning community. So when a hate crime comes to campus, let’s do the hard, necessary work.
Looking back, pressing forward
Design editor of The Metropolitan reflects on the student newspaper’s successes and envisions an even brighter future.
Want a new pet in your life? Opt for adoption first
Student makes the case for companion animal welfare—and boycotting predatory puppy mills.
Gamers, let’s change the world
A student gamer says virtual superheroes can transform into real-world ones.
Can candidates counter climate change? Here’s who has a chance
Student points to presidential hopefuls Inslee and Sanders as most capable to tackle the climate change crisis.
Student philanthropy is a gift to you and me
Student challenges classmates to make Metro State a better place by funding scholarships.
Put it all on the page: Express yourself as a student writer
Creative writing student says we should all dare to share our stories in the pages of campus publications.
In Mexico, finding my future in film
Screenwriting student reflects on the serving on an international film festival jury and the indelible impact of Mexican cinema.
Bridging words and worlds: The role of a writer
Student says to write well, we must strive to find meaning among a million universes.
What’s in a name? Building a university legacy
Student wonders what the U can do about buildings named for controversial figures—and the legacy they leave behind.
A trial run for law school
Learning law and the legal process brings new confidence to a student minoring in political science.
Socialism is no swear word—it means solutions
Student isn’t scared of socialism; she embraces its spirit and solutions.
Connecting past to present at the ‘Periphery’
Metro State student turns the spotlight (and his camera lens) on a community theater production that hits close to home.
Ready new major? Why Metro State should level up on game studies
Game on! Student wants to give game studies extra life and make it a major at Metro State.
Legislature’s hazy language makes legal pot look dubious
Student clears the air on likelihood of legal marijuana in Minnesota this year.