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Horoscope 3/12-3/25

Horoscope 3/12-3/25

March 12, 2025

Aries 3/21 - 4/19 Start a letter-writing campaign to the Grand Junction Jackalopes requesting they change their name to the “Humpback Chubs.” They’re an endangered species of fish in the Colorado...

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER YE

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER YE

Becca Dunn, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Another day, another reason to avoid the cesspool that is Twitter. On Feb. 7, 2025, Kanye ‘Ye’ West went on a hate filled tweet tirade, praising Hitler and declaring himself a Nazi. He also took this...

SINCERELY, C.R. ITERION

SINCERELY, C.R. ITERION

February 26, 2025

Question: I’m concerned that my university is actively disciplining students who use AI and then turns around and uses AI generated art work on the CMU Tech website. I just don’t quite know how to...

TWILIGHT SUCKS

TWILIGHT SUCKS

Becca Dunn, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

IHATE Twilight. HATE IT. Yet, I have found myself knowing way too much about it than I would care to admit. As such, here are my ratings for the movies. TWILIGHT 3/10 I hate this film with a burning...

CMU is removing Bunting Hall parking lot to make room for another large class of incoming freshman.

HOUSING CRISIS AVERTED

Sam Hartley, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Checking into a hotel room for the beginning of sophomore year was not on my bucket list. Last fall, I returned to Colorado Mesa University (CMU) last fall and checked into the Residence Inn 3.1 miles...

An aerial view of downtown Seattle, bisected by Interstate Highway 5. This is an example of design that doesn't function for all residents. Historic buildings as well as 6.000 homes were demolished to make space in the 1960s. Seattle now has some of the worst traffic congestion in the country and that shouldn't continue.
Image from the Library of Congress.

DETACHED AND DISFUNCTIONAL

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor February 26, 2025

I hold a deep disdain for engineers that participate in urban planning. While yes, I can acknowledge that these roles are necessary in certain aspects of how a city is made and functions, I resent how...

HOROSCOPES 2/26-3/11

HOROSCOPES 2/26-3/11

February 26, 2025

Aries 3/21 - 4/19 The idea of being a chameleon that can blend into every situation is nice, but is way more work than it’s worth. Stay true to yourself, especially during the next full moon and you’ll...

The Nvidia stock value had a sharp decline from $140 to under $120 after DeepSeek disrupted the market. It’s been known as one of the fastest growing stock on the market for the past few years.

AI MARKET DISRUPTION

Leobardo Marin Rivera, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

When American-made products become a necessity to global audiences, other countries almost always attempt to replicate its success. It’s only a matter of time before one surpasses the original. DeepSeek...

HOROSCOPES 2/12-2/25

HOROSCOPES 2/12-2/25

February 12, 2025

Aries 3/21 - 4/19 The smell of love in air is making you woozy. It’s intoxicating in the best and worst ways. Salsa your way into someones heart with a bouquet of salamanders and tickets to a local...

MISSED CONNECTIONS

MISSED CONNECTIONS

Becca Dunn, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Going off to university is a big deal for its students. For many of us, it’s the first time that we’re on our own. Exploring life through a more independent lens, creating a community around our shared...

THE NEW ARISTOCRACY

THE NEW ARISTOCRACY

Nikoli Weir, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Trump’s treatment of the TikTok “Ban” is possibly one of the greatest political stunts of the last ten years. There’s nothing more impactful than a well executed political stunt. It rallies supporters,...

A caution about consumption. This heap of trash was made in 1971 by Deborah Jones.  
// Courtesy of the Library of Congress

“REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, RIHANNA”

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor February 12, 2025

Reduce, reuse, recycle: the most basic of sustainability mottos that we’ve probably all heard countless times. Recycling is often viewed as the most basic step we can all take to go green, and in theory...

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