The Student News Site of Colorado Mesa University

The Criterion
The Student News Site of Colorado Mesa University

The Criterion
The Student News Site of Colorado Mesa University

The Criterion
News
An AI-generated image representing the Culinary Arts program is one of the first things users see when they visit the CMU Tech website. CMU Marketing told The Criterion their goal was to use photos of CMU students eight months ago and there has been no change to either this image or the HVAC program. // Photo from CMU Tech
MARKETING MATERIALS REMAIN ARTIFICAL
William Diaz, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025

Eight months after the Criterion reported that CMU Tech’s “Success Starts With Heart” campaign utilized images generated by artificial...

A group of protestors marched down Main Street with hand-made signs, protesting nationwide raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“NO KINGS” PEACEFUL PROTEST
Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025
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 17, 2025
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 17, 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 17, 2025
Sports
The Women’s Cross Country team bolts from the starting line during the Gig Leadbetter Maverick Stampede on Saturday, Sept. 5. The Mavs went on to place second in their first meet of the fall semester.
BACK ON THE MAP
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • November 3, 2025

For the first time in more than a decade, CMU’s women’s cross country team isn’t chasing the pack—because they’re part of it. At the...

Junior forward Ethan Levesque (13) gathers with his teammates on the ice versus University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). The Mavericks would go on to win the game 11-1, with nine CMU players contributing to the scoring column.
THERE’S NO “I” IN HOCKEY
Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer • November 3, 2025
Lined up and ready to go, psychology senior and team captain Tom Guaweiler kicks off a match versus Utah State University. The Mavericks would go on to defeat the Aggies 34-10.
NO PITCH, NO PROBLEM
Charlene Clark, Arts & Life Editor • November 3, 2025
LeBron James (left) whines as Stephen Curry (right) carelessly looks on with Nikola Jokic (center) hoisting the NBA championship trophy.
BASKETBALL FOR DUMMIES
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • November 3, 2025
The CMU cheer team gathers for a group photo during the tailgate at the football game on Oct. 11. The team trains three times a week, does community outreach and thrives in Colorado’s powerhouse cheer culture. // Courtesy of CMU Cheer
FLYING HIGH
Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025
Art & Life
Members of CMU’s dance program practice for their first recital of the season. Showings are Nov. 7 - 8 in the Asteria Theatre.
HOPE, HARMONY AND HEARTBEAT
Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

Lighting up the stage this week at the CMU’s Asteria, is the CMU dance program's annual dance, “Fall for Dance,” a student showcase that...

BOO! IT’S ARTOBER
Brianna Harlow, Distribution & Social Media Marketing Manager • November 6, 2025
The Mavs 3D Printing Club creates fun designs, like this croaking frog instrument, and hides them around campus. The club also helps science programs create detailed cadaver scans and anatomical parts. Courtesy of Mavs 3D Printing Club
HELPING HANDS OF MAVS 3D
Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor • November 4, 2025
MAVERICK HOMECOMING
MAVERICK HOMECOMING
Charlene Clark, Art & Life Editor • November 4, 2025
Popular Comedian Zainab Johnson entertains CMU students and Grand Junction locals in Asteria Theatre. The comedy night opened with CMU Resident Assistant (RA) Michael in his first performance.
COMEDY NIGHT
Brianna Harlow, Distribution Manager • November 4, 2025
Opinions
Horoscopes (11/5 - 11/18)
Horoscopes (11/5 – 11/18)
Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor • November 5, 2025

Scorpio: Opportunities are all around you, so vigilant and keep your snarky comments to yourself. Don’t...

Long May HE Live
Long May HE Live
Criterion Editorial Board
A view of the Grand Mesa from the banks of the Colorado River. The prolonged drought has raised concerns over access water in the future. // Courtesy of CMU Water Center
Colorado River Rage
Adrian Hodulik, Staff Writer
View All
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
View All
More In News
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 17, 2025

A new CMU Tech course is targeting female students with an interest in flight simulation technology. Since Grand Junction currently lacks a modern...

LAPTOP RENTALS POWER OFF
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2025
DORM SEARCH CONSTITUTIONALITY
Luke Travis, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025
CAMPUS DINING CROSSES CONTAMINATION LINE
Gabby Gallegos, Staff Writer • October 5, 2025
“PANTY RAIDERS”
Thomas Chandler, Staff Writer • October 5, 2025
Donate to The Criterion