Students are back to classes after a long-awaited and, to some, much too short of a break. This final stretch may not seem like much; after all, three weeks is practically nothing. It can pass in the blink...
Christmas is an undeniably iconic time of year. During the month of December, it seems to permeate American culture, especially when it comes to advertisements. Yet it seems that Christmas is no longer...
On Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m., Sherry Winn visited Colorado Mesa University for a presentation arranged by CMU’s business and athletics departments.
Winn, a two-time Olympian and national championship...
As of Monday, the construction on 7th Street is complete. Under construction since June, the street had been restricted to two lanes.
Major Barbara Traylor Smith and other city officials gathered in...
When it comes to shopping, many college students may find themselves to be confined by a budget much smaller than they might wish. This October, however, is the third annual Mav Month, making it the perfect...
On Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m., there will be a meeting in The Point to discuss construction plans pertaining to Las Colonias Park.
Colorado Mesa University’s Outdoor Program will be playing a significant...
As many people at Colorado Mesa University are likely aware, food plays a central role in the life of a college student. For many that food comes from the cafeteria and other campus meal options. At CMU,...
Anyone who has ever dealt with any sort of business likely knows that customer service can be what makes or breaks the experience. When the service is good one rarely pays it much heed, but when it is...
Colorado Mesa University will be hosting the renowned columnist Ruben Navarrette Monday at 6 p.m. for a complimentary guest lecture in commemoration of CMU’s Constitution Day, a day celebrating the original...
Colorado Mesa University’s Associated Student Government (ASG) recently made the proposal to donate a minimum of $2,000 to Hilltop’s Latimer House. This decision is linked to The Criterion’s participation...
As students begin to get into the rhythm of the school year, they may find themselves growing weary of eating the same food day in and day out. Add to this the strain students tend to feel in their wallets...
As the school year begins, many new students may be wondering where Colorado Mesa University stands when it comes to drinking alcohol.
The possession and use of alcohol are banned everywhere on...