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Cracked tiles rest on the floor of a bathroom in the Tolman Residence Hall.

CUSTODIAN CONCERNED OVER LACK OF TOLMAN HALL MAINTENANCE

Marigold Nugent, News Editor • May 8, 2026

The day Lisa Beard retired, they sent an email to President John Marshall about unaddressed maintenance concerns and the poor living conditions...

from bonnie: "Connor and Jocelyn vote to keep it on the agenda and vote it down" - this caption is the one i need the most help with, since it seems like a complex situation to vote to keep the bill on the agenda, perhaps to more 'properly' dismiss it? please explain what was happening in this moment, people's justifications for voting/not, and what outcome or precedent that ultimately set.

ASG HOUSE AND SENATE RECORDINGS

Marigold Nugent, News Editor • May 3, 2026

A rendered proposal for a new parking structure. The parking garage will stand on the current Dominguez Lot, also known as CP9. The brown and tan rendered building were proposed dorms but they were removed from the proposal in leiu of more parking. (Bidnet.com)

PARKING STRUCTURE COMING SOON

Paul Dieterichs, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026

This is the spread of the salaries for all full time employees at CMU during the 2026 fiscal year. It does not include adjuncts, contractors or students.

STAFF SALARIES RAISE QUESTIONS

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2026

Candidate for the 2026 Colorado 3rd Congressional District, D-Alex Kelloff. (Alexkelloff.com)

GAS PRICES, WATER AND JOB SECURITY

Caleb Barnett, Distribution Manager • April 27, 2026

Sports

Senior men’s club rugby Winger Declan Coles got sat on during a tackle; multiple blood vessels burst in his eye.

SCARS OF THE GAME

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2026

Injuries are an expected part of being an athlete. Sprained ankles, torn ligaments or broken bones carry stories of pain, grit and perseverance....

Head Baseball Coach Chris Hanks speaks after recieving the Game Changer Award from Positive Coaching Alliance on March 27, in San Frnacisco. CMU alum and pro-athlete Sergio Romo recognized Hanks’ coaching success. (Courtesy of Chris Hanks)

RECOGNIZING 33 YEARS

Abe Vasquez, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

Women’s rugby poses after a Tuesday practice on the practice football field. The rugby pitch is currently under construction through CMU’s Geo-Exchange program, causing practices to be moved. The women’s team won the DII national collegiate rugby on April 24-26 in Boyd, Maryland.

WOMEN’S RUGBY WINS NATIONALS

John Leet, Accuracy Manager • April 30, 2026

SCIENCE OF STRENGTH

Amelia Konkle, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026

CMU Beach Volleyball pair Sophomore Ellie Ask and fifth-year Gracyn Spresser take on Central Wyoming, Trinidad State and Emmanuel University last season. So far in 2026, the Mavericks have accumulated 14 consecutive team wins; Ask and Spresser broke the record for the most pair wins in a row.

MAVS IN THE SAND

Abe Vasquez, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026

Art & Life

The 2019 Best Musical Tony Award winner Hadestown ran at The Asteria Theatre from May 1st-2nd. The musical tells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in a new way, through folk music and industrial aesthetics.

PLUCKING THE STRINGS OF CLASSIC MYTH

Marigold Nugent, News Editor • May 29, 2026

Folk-opera sensation “Hadestown” dragged audiences way down under the ground for the tragic tale of Orpheus and Eurydice on May 1 and 2 at...

LIFE STORIES TAKE CENTER STAGE

Marigold Nugent, News Editor • April 27, 2026

RECORD DAY AT TRIPLE PLAY

Alexis White, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026

ZIKR STUNS

Dana Dial, Managing Editor • April 27, 2026

Sophomore anthropology major Lance Glauer and Ferguson participate in a flower arranging workshop. Ikebana is a specific style of arranging that focuses on assymetry and minimalism. (Courtesy of Zach McCay)

UNDERDOGS ON TOP

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2026

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Ruth San Diego • May 6, 2026

CMU looks 'pretty' on the outside but internally there is a lot of work to be done. Yet instead there...

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