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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
LIFE STORIES TAKE CENTER STAGE
Marigold Nugent, News Editor • April 27, 2026

Musical theatre seniors spent the past year preparing cabarets for Student Showcase on May 2. The theatre department asked students to explore...

RECORD DAY AT TRIPLE PLAY
RECORD DAY AT TRIPLE PLAY
Alexis White, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026

Record Store Day (RSD) was on April 18, and celebrated independent brick and mortar record stores around the world. The tradition itself first...

ZIKR STUNS
Dana Dial, Managing Editor • April 27, 2026

Contemporary ballet company Zikr Dance Ensemble tours Colorado and Northern New Mexico as part of their Rural Colorado Community tour. The tour...

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

Correction: Zach McKay was identified as a senior anthropology major in the last print edition of the Criterion but is actually a junior history...

A JOYOUS SYMPHONY
Paul Dieterichs, Staff Writer • April 27, 2026

The symphony orchestra has been hard at work preparing for the May 3 performance at The Asteria Theatre. The symphony is led by Dr. Brian Krinke. Over...

THE BODY AS A PLAYGROUND
Marigold Nugent, News Editor • April 27, 2026

Performers from the world of dance showcased their skills during “Spring Into Dance” on April 10 and 11 at the Moss Performing Arts Center...

WINE POURS AS MUSIC SOARS
John Leet, Accuracy Manager • April 13, 2026

Thursday, March 12. The Department of Music’s Corks and Chords took to Asteria Theatre’s stage for a night of wine, hors d'oeuvres and classical...

A student reading the information flyer hung to barbed wire for the 23rd Holocaust Awareness Series. The sign is in front of the Field of Flags which is built each year as a memorial to the lives lost during the Holocaust. Each flag represents 5,000 individual lives lost.
23rd Holocaust Awareness Series Starts Today
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2026

The Holocaust Awareness Series kicked off today with a moment of silence in front of the Field of Flags next to the Plaza. Each flag represents...

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