Looking back, pressing forward
Design editor of The Metropolitan reflects on the student newspaper's successes and envisions an even brighter future.
Luqman Mohamed leads a tour of the Minnesota History Center exhibit “Somalis + Minnesota” for Metro State’s Somali Student Association on April 23, 2019. (Scott Lindell / The Metropolitan)
‘Somalis + Minnesota’ exhibit brings students closer to culture
Student shares knowledge gained as intern for the "Somalis + Minnesota" exhibit at the Minnesota History Center.
During a free nature photography event, attendees keep their cameras ready for any sign of pond life at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary in St. Paul on May 31, 2019. (Brandon General / The Metropolitan)
A photographer’s journey in the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
Student discovers quiet reflection and beautiful photographs at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
Construction workers install new acrylic panels on the roof of the GROW-IT Center on the St. Paul campus on May 23, 2019. The Center was once a pest control research facility owned by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. It is being renovated to house Metropolitan State University classes, research and community outreach activities. (April Carlson / The Metropolitan)
A late start to the GROW-IT season
University greenhouse project postponed due to construction costs. Trump tariffs part of the trouble.
Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli, a St. Paul-based group dedicated to sharing Mexica Nahua and Aztec culture, dances at Art in the Hollow on June 1. The group demonstrated a variety of traditional dances and drumming for the crowd. (Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan)
Art in the Hollow celebrates 10th anniversary
The only art festival on St. Paul’s East Side drew 80 artists and performers on June 1. Organizers of Art in the Hollow estimate that 2,000-plus people attended the event in Swede Hollow Park, near Metro State's St. Paul campus.
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Summertime and app learnin’ is easy
New tech columnist plugs learning apps to train your brain during summer break.
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Want a new pet in your life? Opt for adoption first
Student makes the case for companion animal welfare—and boycotting predatory puppy mills.
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Gamers, let’s change the world
A student gamer says virtual superheroes can transform into real-world ones.