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The Music Criterion – Gore by Deftones

Will Locascio October 20, 2021

Hello and welcome to my demonstration that I don’t only listen to hip hop. This week I wanted to switch up on genres a bit and review one of my favorite bands from when I was in middle school and high...

Out of state livin'

Out of state livin’

Gwyn Elliott October 20, 2021

My name is Gwyn and I'm part of the 14% of Colorado Mesa University’s student population that comes from out of state.  I’m specifically from Southern California, and yes there's a difference between...

The Music Criterion - Gumbo'! by Pink Siifu

The Music Criterion – Gumbo’! by Pink Siifu

Will Locascio October 20, 2021

Pink Siifu is not a name that the vast majority reading this might know, however he is one of the most exciting names in underground hip hop right now: it’s my honor to introduce you to his world if...

The Music Criterion - "Donda" by Kanye West

The Music Criterion – “Donda” by Kanye West

Will Locascio September 15, 2021

It’s been a very interesting year for music. Unfortunately my column only begins this week, so I’ll do my best to hit some highlights throughout the next few weeks. The one thing everyone is talking...

Why Marshall was the right pick

Kaydee Lucero September 13, 2021

President John Marshall’s first year marks the start of a new administration, which will fundamentally shape the future of the university.  When going into an unprecedented change, with COVID and new...

ASG Carnival Review

Jace DiCola April 18, 2021

If you’re anything like me, when I heard there was going to be a second carnival this semester, I made sure not to get my hopes up. In the midst of its second semester, Colorado Mesa University (CMU)...

Should CMU’s next president be local? Negation

Jace DiCola April 11, 2021

With the candidates hoping to fill President Foster's shoes still unannounced, there are a lot of arguments on what’s important about the new successor. In this piece, I will not only be arguing that...

Should Mavs mask up? Negation

Jace DiCola April 11, 2021

Starting Fall of 2021, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is expecting to no longer require its students to wear masks and although I will continue to wear mine, it makes plenty of sense. It has been over...

Bonfire Review

Jackson Moore April 10, 2021

Homecoming 2021 was an eventful week, to say the least. For the first time in forever, it seems, life is bouncing back and Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is slowly returning to its former stage of being...

Should Mavs mask up? Affirmation

Kaydee Lucero April 10, 2021

We have been wearing masks since the beginning of the pandemic. Well, not all of us.  With Governor Jared Polis easing the mandates of masks with the promise of soon ending it altogether, many are excited...

Should CMU’s next president be local? Affirmation

Kaydee Lucero April 10, 2021

Part of Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) appeal is that it is in a rural place and has a smaller campus.  I have lived on the Western Slope my entire life and others like me understand why it is important...

CMU's University Center on a calm afternoon

Future of CMU

Jace DiCola March 15, 2021

In a race for prestige and greatness, the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Mavericks are catching up to the likes of the Colorado University (CU) Boulder Buffs, Colorado State University (CSU) Rams and the...

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