A trial run for law school
Learning law and the legal process brings new confidence to a student minoring in political science.
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A trial run for law school
Socialism is no swear word—it means solutions
Student isn't scared of socialism; she embraces its spirit and solutions.
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Socialism is no swear word—it means 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’
Metro State student turns the spotlight (and his camera lens) on a community theater production that hits close to home.
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Connecting past to present at the ‘Periphery’
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.
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Ready new major? Why Metro State should level up on game studies
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
Legislature’s hazy language makes legal pot look dubious
Student clears the air on likelihood of legal marijuana in Minnesota this year.
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Legislature’s hazy language makes legal pot look dubious
Requesting student conference funds is no fun
Student describes the bureaucratic hell of seeking SAFAC money.
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Requesting student conference funds is no fun
Freddy Yarusso, co-owner of Yarusso Bros. Italian restaurant, at his bar on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Photos by Eli Bartz
Learning local history over a plate of spaghetti
Student captures scenes from an Italian restaurant for a community engagement class project.
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Learning local history over a plate of spaghetti
Political unity is possible in DC
Student has a hopeful, heartfelt takeaway from a conference in the nation's capital: working across the aisle is possible.
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Political unity is possible in DC
Photo courtesy of Maryam Arab
Metro State TRIO students and staff gather on the front steps of the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.
Capturing Capitol lessons in leadership
TRIO peer mentor chooses involvement over indifference—and will vote for the first time on Election Day.
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Capturing Capitol lessons in leadership
Leaders cope with challenges, choices—and crying
Student reflects on the change she sees in herself after attending Student Life's 9th annual Transformational Leadership Retreat in October 2018.
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Leaders cope with challenges, choices—and crying