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Society is the pandemic; COVID-19 is just a symptom

Chris DeLeon March 26, 2020

I'd once thought I would make a career out of the Army and retire as a soldier. That mindset changed a few years ago when I no longer believed most Americans deserved my sacrifice. Why should I die on...

University Center during pandemic.

Local filmmaker produces HOPE during pandemic

Chris DeLeon March 22, 2020

While Colorado Mesa University (CMU) participates in social distancing as a preventative measure against COVID-19, and local stores struggle to keep up with panic buying, local filmmaker Christopher M....

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CMU announces online classes only for duration of semester

Chris DeLeon March 17, 2020

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) announced Tuesday that spring break will be extended one week and all learning will be online for the rest of the semester. The decision was made to prevent the spread of...

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Driving for dummies

Chris DeLeon February 13, 2020

I sat in the parking garage on Tuesday for ten minutes while the truck four cars ahead of me waited with their left blinker on. I was about to put my car in park and turn the engine off when they were...

Family seeks financial aid for GJHS stabbing victim

Chris DeLeon October 22, 2019

Across the street from Colorado Mesa University's westernmost building, a male Grand Junction High School student received multiple stab wounds in his school's parking lot Monday morning. The victim has...

Shelter in place at GJHS after alleged stabbing

Chris DeLeon October 21, 2019

Grand Junction High School (GJHS) entered a Shelter in Place at today after an alleged stabbing took place at the school. The victim has been transported to the hospital and police have a suspect in custody....

Too special to be courteous?

Chris DeLeon October 21, 2019

Almost everyone has experienced it: trying desperately to get across campus in time for the next class, yet hamstrung in the endeavor at every turn due to a decided lack of courtesy. Large herds of slow...

Black market vaping may be coming our way after ban

Black market vaping may be coming our way after ban

Chris DeLeon October 9, 2019

With Colorado Governor Jared Polis considering jumping on the "ban vaping" bandwagon, and taking action to eliminate its use on college campuses, this is as good a time as any to weigh in on vaping at...

Flores and Bautista drive to benefit student clubs

Flores and Bautista drive to benefit student clubs

Chris DeLeon September 29, 2019

Students requesting a lift from MavRides on Fridays may find themselves looking at the smiling faces of Associated Student Government President Beau Flores and Vice President Angel Bautista. The ASG executives...

Occupational therapy program comes to CMU

Chris DeLeon September 4, 2019

Colorado Mesa University is bringing a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and will host an information session Oct. 7 from 4:00-4:45 p.m. in Meeting Room 213 of the University Center. Seating in UC...

Local Jam features over 30 bands in 3 day concert series

Local Jam features over 30 bands in 3 day concert series

Chris DeLeon August 27, 2019

Local Jam, a concert series that began in 2015, held its concert series over the weekend. Over 30 bands, including Wave 11 and Sworn Us Under performed in a three day event benefiting low-income families....

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Beyond dining

Chris DeLeon August 26, 2019

Returning students may have found a new experience in an old location: The Caf. The main dining location, located in the University Center was remodeled to provide a comfortable student experience. Changes...

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