Chris DeLeon
Chris DeLeon is The Criterion's Editor in Chief for the 2018/2019 academic year and a certified personal trainer and military veteran. He is in his third year at CMU, working towards a bachelor of science degree in exercise science before going towards a doctorate in physical therapy. Chris began writing seven years ago but recently brought his love of the written word to journalism, serving as a staff writer for the 2016/2017 academic year and News Editor for 2017/2018.
I recently attended a lunch with renowned columnist Ruben Navarrette. The wisdom he imparted while we talked has resounded within me as I reflected on our time together, particularly...
Recently a lot of contention resulted from the editorial, “Student apathy makes CMU look bad.” Ironically, the amount of response received over the opinion piece only served to cement...
Recently, The Criterion conducted a poll both online and in-person that asked how people viewed themselves. The options were beautiful/handsome, average and unattractive. The answers provided gave a glimpse...
A Colorado Mesa University student was recently detained by police after being caught shoplifting at the Rimrock Walmart. Mitchel Ballage, 18, was released with a summons to appear on...
