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Previous Student Director Arrested for Ai Misuse
Samuel Seitz, Staff Writter • November 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence has been said to be the worst enemy of modern educational institutions in recent years. Typically, this is due to fears...

Dr Connor lecturing
SEEDS SHE HAS SOWN
Quinn Harrer
Dr. Timothy Winegard giving a talk on his new book The Horse
BACK ON THE SADDLE
Quinn Harrer
Increasing scholarship changes
Increasing scholarship changes
Julia Wildman
Named for legends
Named for legends
Kazuo Salazar
Sports
RMAC freshmen of the year guard Mason Rowland looks to dribble inside. After being the sparkplug off the bench last season, Rowland has worked her way into the starting lineup.
ALL-STAR EXPERIENCE
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor • November 13, 2024

Four starters. Nine of their top 11 contributors. Colorado Mesa University (CMU)’s women’s basketball team is primed for back to back historic...

Diego Chavez awaiting a free kick against Colorado Christian. Chavez leads the RMAC in save percentage, saving over 80% of the shots he faces. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion
UNEXPECTED SEASON
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
Erica Smith competing in the Maroon versus Black scrimmage. Smith earned her first all-american accolade last season, and is looking to grab another for this storied Maverick program. \\ Stone Quinn for The Criterion
ATOP THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
The 2023-24 women's rodeo team poses with the Rocky Mountatin Region Trophy. The team is attempting to repeat their historic season this year, following the loss of two points leaders. // Courtesy of Wylee Mitchell
COWGIRL UP
Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor
Dejan Urbanek during the first heat of 400 yard medley relay. The Mavericks won that event, along with an overall win over RMAC foe CSU-Pueblo. // Westin Winter for The Criterion
MAKING WAVES
Alicia Vuittonet, Staff Writer
Art & Life
Preview of Drag Show from the front of the audience
QUEENS CONQUER CAMPUS
August Jones, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024

Genders and Sexualities Alliance hosts annual student-led drag performance Pride is a time and place for queer-identifying individuals to...

Members of CMU’s club softball team show off smiles at their table.
MAVERICKS GO TO THE CLUB(S)
September 13, 2024
View from the back
Arcadia Grand Opening
September 13, 2024
Arcadia Grand Opening
Arcadia Grand Opening
September 5, 2024
CAPTURING COMMUNITY
CAPTURING COMMUNITY
September 5, 2024
Opinions
SINCERELY, C.R. ITERION
SINCERELY, C.R. ITERION
November 15, 2024

Question: What if I want to date my RA? (Technically he's the boy's side RA, but still on my floor) Dear...

THE GIST
THE GIST
Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor
The rent at this downtown apartment is listed at $2,000 for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Some have been struggling to find affordable housing and the outlook is grim based on availability..
HUSTLING FOR HOUSING
Martin Grajalez-Florez, Staff Writer
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Editors Picks
IMPACT OF HOSTING THE OLYMPICS
IMPACT OF HOSTING THE OLYMPICS
Julia Wildman and Quinn Harrer • September 2, 2024

The Olympics are the beacon of international comradery, athleticism and glory. Being chosen as the city...

A Camera Crew smiling having fun. -The Criterion
Dreams to Reality
Tahirih Bochmann
The housing market will be our downfall
The housing market will be our downfall
Julia Wildman
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News
A new face in the OP
A new face in the OP
Kaydee Lucero • May 8, 2024

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has welcomed Alec Sica as its new Outdoor Program (OP) Director as of April 2024. Sica brings with him a wealth...

ASG election results are in
April 26, 2024
CDI student summit
April 26, 2024
Dreams to Reality
April 26, 2024
Business after hours
April 26, 2024
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