Making space for abolition in the university
Tikkun Bambara Guest Opinion Black Table Arts “Art is the future” event, April 24th, 2021. Credit: Uche Iroegbu. The ongoing project to create abolitionist space
Reforms to Transformation: Visions from the Frontlines of Twin Cities Educator Struggles
(Republished from Left Voice) Educators in Minneapolis are currently in their second week on strike. Here, two Twin Cities educators write about the state of
To build a new labor movement, lay the right foundations
Guest Opinion Emmett Doyle Between the “Great Resignation” and “Striketober,” 2021 was heralded by some observers as the revival of the American labor movement. It
The war abroad: Why we should care about human rights abuses in Colombia
Jessica Garraway Opinion Editor Participants at a meeting between the WFP Solidarity Collective delegation and Afro-Colombian social leaders from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Cauca, Colombia.
The Minneapolis Police Department must be reconstructed
JESSICA GARRAWAY and ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer and Opinion Editor Since the uprising following the murder of George Floyd, the conversation around policing in the
The Afghanistan debacle is a U.S. problem, not just a Biden one
ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer While President Joe Biden tries to withdraw the rest of the U.S. military stationed in Afghanistan by September 11, the Taliban
Why books should be sacred in the wake of cancel culture
(Pixabay / Qiangxuer) Jonathan Hiatt Guest Writer Like many kids who grew up appreciating Dr. Seuss books for their wit, humor, playfulness and inventive use
Texas blackout crisis a wake-up call to act on energy insecurity
(AshrafChemban / Pixabay) ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer On Feb. 20, a polar vortex plunged Texas into a state of complete chaos, resulting in power outages
Trump survives impeachment to deliver keynote at CPAC
( Gerd Altmann / Pixabay) NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor By a Senate vote of 57-43, former President Trump survived his second impeachment on Feb. 13.
College in a Pandemic
HaticeEROL / Pixabay) ERIANNA JILES Opinion Writer Before our state lockdown was ordered by Gov. Tim Waltz back in March 2020, I didn’t know what
President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 ceremony marks the turning point for unity our country needs
(Pixabay / Mark Thomas) ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer On the eve of his inauguration, President Joe Biden held a ceremony honoring the 400,000 COVID-19 victim’s
President Biden calls for end to ‘uncivil war’ at inauguration
(user1492992852 / Pixabay) NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor President Joe Biden firmly established unifying our country as a top priority as he spoke at his inaugural
Do we need nuclear energy to help defeat climate change?
(Pixabay / Robert Gasparro) NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor With the climate change threat escalating, environmentalists are increasingly forced to examine all their options to reach
America’s history tells us that freedom of religion relies on the separation of church and state
(Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan) By Mandy Hathaway Freedom of religion is an important but polarizing issue. It is important because the freedom of religion
New COVID-19 vaccines get emergency use authorization
(Artem Podrez / Pexels) ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer With COVID-19 infecting millions and claiming hundreds of thousands of innocent lives, desperation for a vaccine that will stop
Four reasons the moon’s modern space race matters
(WikiImages / Pixabay) NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor After nearly five decades since mankind set foot on the moon, space exploration is finally blasting off again
How Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the white house
(Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan) NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor Following a record breaking turn out for the Nov. 3 election, America watched in suspense for
President Trump’s “China virus” rhetoric is deeply harmful, racist or not
( Dung Tran / Pixabay ) ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer In these times of deep racial tension and turmoil, I feel at odds with tossing
President Trump fails to condemn hate groups at the first 2020 debate
(Pixabay) NATHAN HOYHTYA Opinion Editor November 3rd 2020 When asked to provide a condemnation of white supremacist and militia groups, President Trump responded in terrible
Has the use of political labels as insults run off the rails?
(Gerd Altmann / Pixabay) ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer “It’s time to talk issues; to use the dreaded ‘L’ word; to say the policies of our
How To Halt The Decline Of The Found Footage Genre And Rediscover Its Relevance Again
by Erik Suchy August 17 2020 (Noam Galai / Getty Images) Moviegoers line up at nationwide theatre chains to experience a film that will bring
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.