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Barry Bonds menacingly stares at you, with the intent of intimidation. Why? Because you need to catch up on your baseball lingo.

BASEBALL FOR DUMMIES

Caleb Barnett, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

Baseball used to be America’s favorite pastime, but for better or worse, it has since been dethroned by the NFL. However, baseball still thrives in Latin America. On the surface, it’s simple: nine...

Sophomore defense Olivia Barrett sprints down the field in a match versus MSU Denver on Sept. 28. The Mavs defeated the Roadrunners, shutting them out 2-0 on their home turf.

NO ENTRY

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor October 6, 2025

The CMU women’s soccer team carried plenty of momentum into its first road-and-home split of RMAC play, holding a three-match win streak and a perfect start in the conference schedule. Ranked No. 22...

From happiness to hopelessness, fantasy football can change lives abruptly. While fantasy football can be played for free, many players choose to wager money each season.

FANTASY FOOTBALL FEVER

Charlene Clark, Arts & Life Editor October 6, 2025

Since football season has begun, you may have heard conversations that sound something like this: “I have a draft on Sunday” or “the Cowboys defense got me barely any points this week!” These things...

CMU Football players break the huddle with hands and helmets held in the air after defeating Eastern New Mexico University on Sept. 6. The postive energy in the stadium motivated players to perform their best.

MORE THAN FOOTBALL

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor October 6, 2025

On game days at Stocker Stadium, the lights, the roar of the crowd and the sound of the marching band fill the air. But the energy of a football Saturday goes far beyond the scoreboard. There are the...

Junior libero Marli Clausi checks the scoreboard during Saturday’s match versus UCCS. The Mountain Lions came into the match at an undefeated 11-0, and though CMU stayed within arms reach, they ultimately fell short, losing 2-3.

GAME, SET, MATCH

Charlene Clark, Arts & Life Editor October 6, 2025

RMAC Offensive Player of the Week, Sadie Scoville, helped bring the CMU Volleyball team to its current winning season. Scoville is an outside hitter, and leads the team with 93 kills. The 6’0 pin hitter...

The proposed football facility would sit behind the south end zone at Lincoln Park, replacing the Lincoln Park Barn. The proposal was brought forth by CMU and John Marshall in front of Grand Junction’s city council on Sept. 15. // Courtesy of citygj.org

STOCKER UPGRADE

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

CMU is moving to give its football program a permanent home at Stocker Stadium — and for the first time, the university says it will pay for every brick itself. During a Grand Junction City Council...

Robin Brown, senior vice president of Development and CMU Foundation CEO.
// Courtesy of CMU

MCDERMOTT STEPS DOWN

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

After two years of steadying the Mavericks through a transition, Joan McDermott is stepping down as athletic director (AD) at CMU. McDermott, who has guided over 30 CMU programs and more than 1,000 student-athletes...

Junior Amanda Eastlake is a barrel racer for the CMU Rodeo team. 
//Courtesy of the Athletics Department

NO PLACE LIKE THE ROAD

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2025

Away games are a requirement for practically all college athletes. Conditions may vary and athletes have to be able to expect the unexpected as they face competition away from the comfort of home. Women’s...

SOCCER FOR DUMMIES

SOCCER FOR DUMMIES

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

Depending on where you’re from, you may have seen a ball that’s white with black spots. For some American viewers, the sport associated with this ball is called “soccer.” To the rest of the world,...

Albert Dunn (19) during a throw-in at one of his high school soccer matches. His daughter Sarah credits her father for being the reason behind her jersey number at CMU.  //Courtesy of the Dunn Family

MORE THAN A NUMBER

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor September 24, 2025

An athlete’s number isn’t just a way to organize their stats; it’s often a reflection of who they are. This is the case for CMU Women’s Soccer player Sarah Dunn. Dunn has a deeper familial connection...

The Women’s Club Rugby team starts their 25-26 campaign with two straight wins after defeating Southern Utah University 113-0. The Mavericks look to improve upon last season’s finish, where they ranked 7th in the nation.

THE HORNS OF THE MAVERICK

Layla Carlson, Staff Writer September 21, 2025

The CMU women’s rugby team has opened their season with two decisive wins. After defeating Southern Utah University last week (113-0), the players faced New Mexico State on Saturday, finishing with...

FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES

FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

Ah, football. The great American pastime that somehow manages to bring together beer, nachos and yelling at the television to make your neighbors question whether you’re okay. The game is loved by millions,...

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