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A participant flaunts his flexibility and core strength at the Rock Wall in the Foster Field House. Aerial Arts Club hosts their weekly meetings there.
CLUB FEATURE: UP IN THE AIR
Clara Fisher, Staff Writer • September 7, 2025

A daring group of students tests their flexibility, strength and bravery at Mesa’s  new Aerial Arts Club. As effortless as it looks, aerial...

An MCDC volunteer shows his group of about 15 dancers some of the footwork for the routine that night. About 50 people eventually came together and danced in unison.
STOMP ‘N SLIDE AT MAMA REE’S
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • September 7, 2025

Line dancing has taken over Saturday nights at Mama Ree’s. Dozens of eager dancers learned how to shuffle, stomp and kick in unison with the...

Brian Krinke telling his story through the piano. He memorized all six pieces for the performance which signified his respect for the art.
REVIEW: STORYTELLING IN MUSIC
Layla Carlson, Staff Writer • September 7, 2025

Assistant Professor of Music Brian Krinke stepped out onto the stage of the Asteria Theatre and graced his audience with a sentimental musical...

Families play with and soak up the kittens’ spunk. The Downtown Cat has cats from all different backgrounds looking for a forever home.
REVIEW: NEW BUSINESS EMPLOYS CATS
Brianna Harlow, Distribution Manager • September 7, 2025

Picture this: John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” plays softly as the scent of a pumpkin candle floods your senses. All of the...

Models of all abilities and ages wave to the crowd in their thrifted styles. The Arc Mesa County hosted this event to highlight the beauty in all people.
EMPOWERED ELEGANCE
Teagan Meens, Photo Editor • September 7, 2025

The Arc Mesa County Fashion Show dazzled the Asteria Theatre runway with “Empowered Elegance” as models fashioned their looks...

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

There is a new club at CMU this year: CMU GIVE Volunteers. President Brianna Harlow shared some insight on what they have to offer. The main...

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

Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Department of Theatre Arts completed its run of “The 39 Steps” on April 26. Adapted by Patrick Barlow...

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