I debated for a while about what I wanted my final book review to be. I recently finished “Blood Debts” by Terry J. Benton-Walker, which was an absolutely fantastic young adult magic story. “How...
With this being The Criterion's final edition of the year, we are saying goodbye to many of the staff on our editorial board. With many of the staff having been with us for well over a year, we wanted...
We all know the importance of staying in shape and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, the gym at Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Maverick Center is not meeting this need for many of us.
The...
While Curbside Recycling Indefinitely (CRI) has led our city in its recycling efforts since 2016, the City of Grand Junction has been implementing a new Recycling Division that will radically change how...
Social media at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) plays a big role in the expression of our student life, as well as promoting organizations and different events happening on campus.
Instagram,...
While it mostly goes unnoticed and uncelebrated by those who are not affected by it, the month of March is recognized as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) awareness month. The month is meant to show people...
As students enter the second half of our semester, many are beginning the registration process for Fall 2023: planning out their future course load, making last-minute meetings with their advisors and...
In writing a book review, my first step is always to look at my list of recently read books and evaluate which ones I can recommend most vehemently.
This time around, I was debating between a small handful...
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become ever more prominent and widespread within our culture, many professionals and students are left to ask themselves: How will this developing AI affect...
As Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) student enrollment continues to increase, the demand for commuter and resident parking continues to do the same.
During the busier parts of the day, students often...
As we approach the end of 2022, I looked back at what I had read this year and debated which books had the potential to be my book of the year. I considered “The Sunbearer Trials” by Aiden Thomas,...
As the end of the semester approaches, the Programming Activities Council (PAC), is getting ready for the dawning of a new semester. PAC has been working tirelessly to host countless events for students...