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The crosswalk where the student was struck in broad daylight. The flashing lights are supposed to alert drivers of the presence of pedestrians. This is a common traffic calming device in high pedestrian areas.
STUDENT PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY CAR
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • August 27, 2025

A student pedestrian has been hospitalized after being struck by a car while crossing 12th St. The student was utilizing the crosswalks with...

Around 700 people gathered along 12th and the University Center to protest Jared Taylor last March
CHECKING IN ON JARED TAYLOR
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • August 24, 2025
GSA co-coordinator K McCormack featured on whiteboard in Student Life Office.
LGBTQ+ FORM OPENS UP
Marigold Nugent, News Editor • August 24, 2025
Students repelling down the side of the Davis School of Business. The Outdoor Program hosts various outdoor activities accessible to students.
FLOODING FAILURE
Dana Dial, Managing Editor • August 24, 2025
Students wait in line at The Maverick Bookstore on the first day of classes.
SELF-CARE AT MAVERICK STORE
Marigold Nugent, News Editor • August 24, 2025
Sports
STATS, STANDINGS AND EVENTS
STATS, STANDINGS AND EVENTS
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • August 24, 2025

This year, The Criterion is introducing a new Standings, Statistics and Events graphic. Given that the fall semester began less than one full...

Women's basketball guard Macy Larsen
RMAC NETWORK CHARGING FOR VIEWS
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • August 24, 2025
SPORTS TALK FOR DUMMIES
SPORTS TALK FOR DUMMIES
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • August 24, 2025
Senior Kash Bradley lines up in the secondary in a game against CSU Pueblo last season. Bradley was named an All-RMAC 2025 selection.
PICKED FOURTH PLAYING FOR FIRST
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • August 24, 2025
Junior cross country athlete Autumn McQuity poses on the track she spends much of her time on.
STUDENT FIRST ATHLETE SECOND
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • August 24, 2025
Art & Life
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 • August 24, 2025

Over the summer, CMU gained an intricate new art piece on the second floor of the Fine Arts building. The mural, is bursting with colors that...

GIVE Volunteers work with young children in need of support and education in East Africa. This is one of many places this organization serves around the globe. //Courtesy of GIVE Volunteers
CLUB FEATURE: CMU GIVE VOLUNTEERS
Charlene Clark, Art & Life Editor • August 24, 2025
Students, friends and family members gather together on campus for the 2025 club fair.
NEW MAV DAYS
August 24, 2025
"The 39 Steps": Genre-Melting Theatre
“The 39 Steps”: Genre-Melting Theatre
Leobardo Marin Rivera, Staff Writer • May 7, 2025
Books labelled with key words for the “Blind Date with a Book” sit on a table awaiting readers. “Blind Date with a Book” is a popular event for engagement with the library. appearing at least annually on campus.
TURNING THE PAGE
Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
Opinions
HOROSCOPES 8/27-9/4
Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor • August 24, 2025

Aries, you may find yourself feeling tempted to put your responsibilities aside to let loose and have...

Lake Michigan at sunset
LAKES ARE SUPERIOR, THEY’RE BUILT DIFFERENT
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief
A JUNIOR’S PERSPECTIVE ON COMING BACK TO CAMPUS
A JUNIOR’S PERSPECTIVE ON COMING BACK TO CAMPUS
Dana Dial, Managing Editor
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Editors Picks
Around 700 people gathered along 12th and the University Center to protest Jared Taylor last March
CHECKING IN ON JARED TAYLOR
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
MEDIA PROHIBITED FROM JARED TAYLOR EVENT
MEDIA PROHIBITED FROM JARED TAYLOR EVENT
Matthew Corsi, Editor in Chief
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