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Another cancellation?

Emma Berry April 20, 2018

Colorado Mesa University’s club sports program is fortunate to have structure and capable coaches, particularly the men and women’s rugby teams. Former player and coach, Mack Lewis, works with the...

Sustainability Council’s water bottle orphanage

Emma Berry February 1, 2018

There seems to be a water bottle epidemic on the Colorado Mesa University campus. One so important the university's very own Sustainability Council has made an Instagram page, in hope of lessening the...

Don’t be a crappy roommate, here’s how

Emma Berry January 20, 2018

College is a transitional time for everyone, where some are given wings to fly and others are homesick like none other. Young adults are forced to be responsible for themselves, and oftentimes this leads...

The best places for studying in Grand Junction

Emma Berry January 19, 2018

Sometimes getting away from campus can feel like a breath of fresh air, even if it is to study or focus on school-related tasks. Colorado Mesa University offers a plethora of great places to be productive;...

Save money on heat

Emma Berry December 5, 2017

Oftentimes, college students find themselves with little to no money after their bills are paid and their groceries bought. Very few students are able to work a part time job, let alone a full time one,...

Homecoming DIDN’T suck

Emma Berry November 2, 2017

Every event put on at Colorado Mesa University is received by students in both positive and negative ways. Perhaps this phenomenon is just human nature; however, just like anything, the experience relies...

Annual safe walk deemed successful

Emma Berry October 28, 2017

On Tuesday, Oct. 24, Colorado Mesa University President Tim Foster, along with Student Body President Ben Linzey and Associated Student Government (ASG), hosted the annual Safe walk. This event ran about...

Wubben Science Hall hosts annual poster contest

Emma Berry October 25, 2017

The Colorado Mesa University computer science, mathematics and statistics department has begun advertising for their annual poster competition. This contest brings attention to their department and is...

A few tips for the unavoidable fall sickness

Emma Berry October 17, 2017

It is common knowledge that going back to school coincides with getting sick. Unfortunately, scientists, doctors and pharmacists have not discovered a way to stop those nasty germs from entering bodies....

Dual on the diamond

Emma Berry October 12, 2017

The Colorado Mesa University wrestling team has decided to try a new approach for their home match against the team’s rival Western State, on Nov. 8, in order to draw the attention of a larger fan base....

Moon shines with his second chance

Emma Berry October 11, 2017

Virnel Moon is currently one of the starting wide receivers for the Colorado Mesa University football team. He moved to Grand Junction from San Diego, Calif. his freshman year to play for the Mavericks....

Engineering building name contest results withheld due to vote hacking concerns

Emma Berry October 11, 2017

On Wednesday afternoon, Colorado Mesa University President Tim Foster sent an email to all faculty and staff, stating the name that was chosen for the engineering building could perhaps be rescinded. In...

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