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Those songs we kept on replay

Delaney Letts April 30, 2017

Even in the 21st century, it’s crazy to think that artists are still coming up with original songs that sound significantly different than every other song previously written and produced. New music...

CMU to introduce early childhood special education as a major for fall

Delaney Letts April 16, 2017

Inclusive education has become a recent worldwide phenomenon with a broad definition. It is the inclusion of everyone as whole, no matter a student’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic...

Should there be later dining and gym hours?

Delaney Letts April 16, 2017

In college, time is very precious and limited. When we as students are involved in multiple organizations, clubs, sports, on campus activities/events, paid positions and etc. our schedules fill up fast....

CMU cutting the athletic training program

Delaney Letts April 9, 2017

The Colorado Mesa University’s athletic training program will no longer be offered as a major for incoming freshman. This major will no longer be offered nationwide. The National Athletic Trainers’...

Scholarship going to WCCC

Delaney Letts April 9, 2017

The Quarterly Forum Scholarship was awarded to The Colorado Mesa University Foundation on Thursday at the University of Denver. This scholarship consists of $150,000 dollars, and will be going towards...

The resurgence of a tale as old as time

Delaney Letts April 9, 2017

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” has made a reappearance in theaters this spring in a live remake of the tale as old as time. Many people are familiar with this love story from the original animated...

Gallup polls students about CMU experience

Delaney Letts April 2, 2017

Gallup recently approached Colorado Mesa University and asked if they could conduct a poll amongst some of our students. “CMU’s information research staff reviewed the questionnaire to determine...

Business department pursuing AACSB accreditation

Delaney Letts April 2, 2017

The Colorado Mesa University’s business department will be undergoing a four to five-year process to become accredited through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This...

CMU music department tuning out the tweaks

Delaney Letts March 12, 2017

Colorado Mesa University’s music department has been working on reshaping its program for the past two years. According to the head of the music department, Dr. Calvin Hofer, music curriculums across...

CMU’s best Resident Assistants

Delaney Letts March 12, 2017

CMU Resident Assistants (RAs) go above and beyond the expectations’ of their residents. Even though a huge responsibility looking after students, RAs greatly impact students, guiding them throughout...

And the award for Best Pictures goes to…

Delaney Letts March 5, 2017

Sunday, Feb. 26 marked the 89th Academy Awards, where deserving Oscar nominees received acknowledgement and further fame for their phenomenal films. The movie “La La Land,” directed by Damien Chazelle,...

Precious Paws

Delaney Letts March 1, 2017

Roice-Hurst Humane Society, located off of 28 Road, is a non-profit animal shelter (tending to both cats and dogs) that promotes bonds between pets and people. They either help create a bond between a...

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