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Bridging words and worlds: The role of a writer

Post Author:April Carlson
Post published:April 30, 2019
Post Category:Opinion

Student says to write well, we must strive to find meaning among a million universes.

The East Bank of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis on Feb. 2, 2019. Coffman Memorial Union is the columned building just upper-right of center. Photo by Mitchell Hirsch / Flickr Creative Commons

What’s in a name? Building a university legacy

Post Author:April Carlson
Post published:April 20, 2019
Post Category:Opinion

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

Post Author:Dominique Hlavac
Post published:April 20, 2019
Post Category:Opinion

Learning law and the legal process brings new confidence to a student minoring in political science.

Socialism is no swear word—it means solutions

Post Author:Dominique Hlavac
Post published:March 31, 2019
Post Category:Opinion

Student isn't scared of socialism; she embraces its spirit and solutions.

Duck Washington, seated, did double duty in “Periphery” at the Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in February 2019. On stage, he played the role of Billy. Behind the scenes, he directed the Youth Performance Company production. Kyle Dekker, standing, is the character Red. Photo by Brandon General

Connecting past to present at the ‘Periphery’

Post Author:Brandon General
Post published:March 30, 2019
Post Category:Opinion

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

Post Author:Carlyn Crouse
Post published:March 8, 2019
Post Category:Opinion

Game on! Student wants to give game studies extra life and make it a major at Metro State.

Supporters of legalized marijuana march in the MayDay parade on Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis on May 7, 2017. Photo by Tony Webster/Flickr Creative Commons