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The University Center (UC) has a big red button (BRB) behind its help desk that building occupants can press to lock the UC’s entrances in emergency situations. CMU is using recently granted state funding to add a mass notification system to pair with BRBs in all campus facilities.
BIG RED BUTTON GETS THE GREEN LIGHT
Marigold Nugent, News Editor • October 18, 2025

Campus Safety recently tested its emergency notification system with a series of text messages and emails sent to students across campus on Oct....

A Samsung air conditioning (AC) unit resides on a dorm room wall in Piñon Hall. Student residents in Piñon Hall report a continuous lack of cold air from the ACs in their dorm rooms.
SWEAT IT OUT
Layla Carlson, Staff Writer • October 18, 2025
A sign labeled “lasers in use” blocks off a hallway to aid construction progress on the CMU Century Project renovations to the Moss Performing Arts Center during fall 2025. CMU’s construction team missed their original July 2025 completion deadline, and performing arts students are facing constant scheduling issues with the limited practice space available.
PERFORMING ARTS CONSTRUCTION DRUMS UP SCHEDULING OUTRAGE
Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer • October 18, 2025
ASG ELECTS SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
ASG ELECTS SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Brianna Harlow, Distribution Manager • October 18, 2025
The Garmin flight simulation system is a crucial component of CMU Tech’s newest aviation course. The class possesses a multi-functional flight system for students to simulate navigating with real-life aviation technology.
AVIATION SIMULATION
Adrian Hodulik, Staff Writer • October 18, 2025
Sports
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...

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
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
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
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
Art & Life
Alumni Nick Gumpert recently released “Starting,” the first of four books aiming to help young adults manage their mental health.
Short Stories for Mental Health
Charlene Clark, Art & Life Editor • October 6, 2025

CMU alumni Nick Gumpert recently released his first book on Oct. 1, titled “Starting.” It’s a piece that discusses mental health management...

Sophomore biology major Jack Loch reads his story “The Fly” at the Writers’ Guild open mic event. A total of 10 students shared their best pieces.
Put Down the Pen, Pick Up the Mic
Marigold Nugent, News Editor • October 6, 2025
Members of the Self-Defense club practice moves taught by president Minhatam La. Many participants expressed having fun while learning.
Self-Defense Club
Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer • October 6, 2025
“Refuge(e),” a documentary highlighting the experience of migrants who faced imprisonment when seeking asylum in the US, was screened at CMU on Sept. 25. It launched a successful divestment campaign in for-profit prisons.
CENTERING VOICES & LIVED EXPERIENCE
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • October 6, 2025
Emma Gregory (left) played the seductive Elmire in the comedy play, while August Igoe (right) played the main character, Tartuffe. The CMU production had a total of six showings over the span of two weekends.
Reviewing Tartuffe
Marigold Nugent, News Editor • October 6, 2025
Opinions
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Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor • October 8, 2025

Aries: Feeling unstoppable during this period of time, you must remind yourself that this energy will...

The Creation of Adam, painted by Michelangelo during the 16th Century is part of the collection of numerous paintings that make up the Sistine Chapel ceiling commissioned by the Catholic Church.
Profit, Prestige, Patronage
Luke Travis, Staff Writer
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Around 700 people gathered along 12th and the University Center to protest Jared Taylor last March
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Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • August 24, 2025

It’s been about six months since the Western Culture Club invited Jared Taylor to speak at CMU. In...

This mural took Anna Dunn about two week to finish and is located on the second floor of Kephart.
A SMOKING BAT AND A SKATING RAT
Brianna Harlow, Distribution Manager
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