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Screenshot taken from the short film “Sad Forever.” Actress Emily Dooley, who plays Colleen’s Mom, comforts actress Lainey Donaghue, as Colleen. They hug to calm jitters regarding Colleen’s upcoming open mic performance. “Sad Forever” was written, cast, and directed by members of Metropolitan State University’s student film club. The piece debuted at the Z-Fest Film Festival in Minneapolis on Feb. 8, 2020.

New student org presents film at Z-Fest

Post author:Brandon General
Post published:March 28, 2020
Post category:Arts Student Life

Metro State's student film club debuted their production, "Sad Forever," at the 2020 Z-Fest Film Festival in Minneapolis on Feb. 8.

Joy Friedman of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center; Bobbi Jo Pazdernik, Senior Special Agent (SSA) with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; Stacy Schultz, the West Metro Regional Navigator for The Link; and Linsey Ruth Founder and Director of Project 8, participated in a panel discussion moderated by Marianna Klochan about sex trafficking on Jan. 29 in the Founders Hall Auditorium. (Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan)

Stolen People Stolen Dreams brings sex trafficking awareness to Metro State

Post author:Mandy Hathaway
Post published:March 28, 2020
Post category:Arts News

Community professionals share information, resources and tips about protecting yourself and others from sex trafficking.

Metro State student Adam Sutcliffe, in the role of Ahmed, is consoled by actor Raul Arambula, in the role of Yousiff, following a rejected proposal from his girlfriend in the play KISS. The production was put on by Theater Underground and hosted by Metro State University and Minneapolis College. The production ran from Nov. 14 - 23. (Brandon General / The Metropolitan)

KISS: Metro State/MCTC production juxtaposes romance with the heartache of a nation

Post author:Brandon General
Post published:February 24, 2020
Post category:Arts Student Life

Metro State theater and Minneapolis Community and Technical College come together to produce a joint theater production at the Whitney Fine Arts Theater.

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Town hall for change: 10 presidential hopefuls discuss how to fix the global climate crisis

Post author:Nathan Hoyhtya
Post published:February 14, 2020
Post category:Opinion

Democratic hopefuls debate policy plans designed to address climate change. Here's what they said that's worth remembering.

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Is AI the future of mental health diagnosis?

Post author:Mandy Hathaway
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:Tech

U of M researcher speaks to Human Services capstone students about using artificial intelligence to assist with mental health diagnostics.

The Somervilles and family friends complete their annual New Year’s tradition. (Brigetta Somerville)

A cure for the winter blues

Post author:Julie Walling
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:Student Life

Metro State students and staff find creative ways to beat back the winter blahs.

"the 1849" by joshc

A Eulogy for the Caucus

Post author:April Carlson
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:Opinion

Student says RIP to presidential caucusing in Minnesota.

Megan Demeuse shows her enthusiasm for water in the New Main building on the St. Paul campus. (Julie Walling / The The Metropolitan)

Staying hydrated as a new study strategy

Post author:Julie Walling
Post published:February 7, 2020
Post category:Opinion

New research suggests that dehydration may increase cognitive stress. Student says the Metro State community should take note and drink more H20.

G4S Security Officer Whitney Moore sits in the Founders Hall security station at the start of fall semester, 2019. Over the summer, G4S became the new security contractor at Metropolitan State University, replacing American Security. The large monitor (left) displays footage of the security cameras in the building. Students who would like escorts or have concerns are encouraged to speak with one of the officers posted at stations around campus. (April Carlson / The Metropolitan)

Security staffing overhauled over summer

Post author:Rachel Hagen
Post published:November 19, 2019
Post category:News

Metro State restructures operations, hires new security personnel and contractors.

Alan Lessik (left) and Alumni Relations Director Kristine Hansen stand together in the first floor lounge of the Library and Learning Center prior to a reading from Lessik’s debut novel, “The Troubleseeker.” Lessik also read an excerpt from his upcoming novel, “The Kenzo Koan.” Metropolitan State University’s Alumni Association hosted the Sept. 5 literary event. (Brandon General / The Metropolitan)

Metro State grad Alan Lessik returns to campus to discuss debut novel

Post author:Rachel Hagen
Post published:November 5, 2019
Post category:News Student Life

Alan Lessik explores themes and motivations in his "gay global" novels: 2016's "The Troubleseeker" and the forthcoming "The Kenzo Koan."

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