Reader: Metro State program for undocumented students could make one DREAM come true

Yesterday, Patricia Calhoun lauded Metro State for a new tuition plan for undocumented students -- one that would provide a dollars-and-cents break for the very type of young people who'd be helped by the currently stalled DREAM Act. One reader with a very personal reason for supporting this program spoke...
By Michael RobertsJune 8, 2012
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Yesterday, Patricia Calhoun lauded Metro State for a new tuition plan for undocumented students — one that would provide a dollars-and-cents break for the very type of young people who’d be helped by the currently stalled DREAM Act. One reader with a very personal reason for supporting this program spoke out, too.

Ozzy Katt00 writes:

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK METRO!!!

I’M ONE OF MANY UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS THAT HAVE LIVED IN COLORADO FOR 17 YEARS AND WOULD REALLY LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROGRESS IN MY EDUCATION!

GOOD JOB, GOD BLESS ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND INTEREST METRO!!!

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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