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So close, and yet so far

Chandler Jackson December 7, 2018

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 coming!

Chandler Jackson November 14, 2018

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...

Former Olympian Speaks at CMU

Former Olympian Speaks at CMU

Chandler Jackson October 29, 2018

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...

Construction completed on 7th Street

Chandler Jackson October 22, 2018

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...

Time for Mavtober

Chandler Jackson October 17, 2018

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...

Meeting at The Point to Discuss Construction at Las Colonias Park

Meeting at The Point to Discuss Construction at Las Colonias Park

Chandler Jackson October 4, 2018

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...

The problem with school food

Chandler Jackson October 3, 2018

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,...

Quality of customer service determines the memory

Chandler Jackson September 21, 2018

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...

Renowned columnist comes to CMU

Chandler Jackson September 16, 2018

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...

ASG donates $2,000 to the Men in Heels cause

Chandler Jackson August 31, 2018

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...

Places to eat on a budget

Chandler Jackson August 31, 2018

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...

CMU drinking policy

Chandler Jackson August 21, 2018

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...

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