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A sign from the on-campus dining hall, The Caf, outlines nine foods present at the salad bar, and indicates that none of these options are gluten-free. The Caf’s lack of an allergy-free food station has sidelined students with life-threatening food allergies, such as Celiac disease, who must still pay for a meal-plan while living on campus.
CAMPUS DINING CROSSES CONTAMINATION LINE
Gabby Gallegos, Staff Writer • October 5, 2025

Students with food allergies who dine at The Caf are fighting a seemingly neverending battle with getting the food accommodations they need. As...

A sign outside of the Garfield Hall displays the times that the Resident Assistant (RA) duty phone is operational. Students living in Garfield Hall recently knocked on resident doors, pretending to be both RAs and local law enforcement.
“PANTY RAIDERS”
Thomas Chandler, Staff Writer • October 5, 2025
Protester and acting driver, manager and press spokesperson for The Bloodstained Men Mathew Kinnison walks on Independent Avenue and US Highway 6 and 50, holding up a sign that reads: “Circumcision Kills 100+ Boys A Year” and the web address for The Bloodstained Men’s website. The website expresses the group’s views on circumcision.
CIRCUMCISION PROTEST TAKES OVER
Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer • October 5, 2025
Freshman pre-business administration major Luke Travis holds up the rock he found at Highline Lake State Park, which turned out to be an ancient piece of limestone.
FOSSIL ROCKS GEOLOGIST CONFIDENCE
Luke Travis, Staff Writer • October 5, 2025
Jared Polis discusses issues facing the Western Slope during an interview with Colorado Public Radio (CPR) reporter Ryan Warner, including immigration concerns, wildfire impacts and traffic concerns on Interstate 70 (I-70) on Sept 9. in the Asteria Theatre.
OUTGOING GOVERNOR TELLS ALL AT ASTERIA THEATRE
Didi Hooper, Staff Writer • September 20, 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
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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.
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