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Addressing parking issues

Addressing parking issues

Gwyn Elliott May 8, 2024

Did you know it's harder to find parking on campus than it is to find the love of your life on Tinder? These wise words came in the dreaded Large Event on Campus email from, head of Parking Services...

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ASG election results are in

Gwyn Elliott April 26, 2024

The new Associated Student Government (ASG) President is Lelani Domingo and the Vice President is Myles Newble. This came after a long race starting in April and they were announced as the winners...

A degree without debt

A degree without debt

Gwyn Elliott March 25, 2024

When a person chooses to attend an institution of higher education they are not only choosing to get a degree, but also to incur thousands of dollars of debt to receive that degree. College and debt go...

A presence that will be missed

A presence that will be missed

Gwyn Elliott March 15, 2024

Family, friends and students gathered on Saturday, March 10 in remembrance of Andrew (Andy) Smith. Andy passed away in late February, surrounded by his family after a ongoing battle with brain cancer. He...

Talking about sexual assault

Talking about sexual assault

Gwyn Elliott February 27, 2024

Over 43% of national on campus crime is sexual assault related according to the American Psychological Association. This means eight forcible sex offenses per 10,000 students in a year. It was one of...

Mold in the dorms.

The downfall of dormitories

Gwyn Elliott August 28, 2023

Overpriced and honestly disgusting are the two words that come to mind when discussing the on-campus dormitories. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is dedicated to ensuring students live on campus for at...

An update on parking at CMU

An update on parking at CMU

Gwyn Elliott August 28, 2023

With the start of the construction for the new theater students lost a significant portion of the largest commuter parking lot at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Now that everyone is back from...

Schrader the Chameleon 

Schrader the Chameleon 

Gwyn Elliott May 9, 2023

From starting her business in zip-line course building to being asked to create the Outdoor Recreational Science program, Sarah Schrader has accomplished a lot.  Schrader started her zip-line course-building...

Announcing ASG's next administration

Announcing ASG’s next administration

Gwyn Elliott May 7, 2023

The election results determining the new Associated Student Government (ASG) are in. Aleena Gomez and Robert Hammes are president and vice president for the 2023-24 school year.  After serving as...

In the Dark Depths of the Spring Musical

In the Dark Depths of the Spring Musical

Gwyn Elliott April 18, 2023

Floyd Collins is a bluegrass musical based on a true story of a Kentucky spelunker.  In an unexplored Sand Cave, Collins explores its depths hoping to turn it into a tourist attraction. But...

Artists announced for PAC Spring Concert

Artists announced for PAC Spring Concert

Gwyn Elliott March 12, 2023

The time has finally come for the Program Activities Council (PAC) Spring Concert. This year’s headliner is Bryce Vine, with openers Baby Jake and Kid Caravan. Bryce Vine is most notably known for his...

No. 20 Men's Lacrosse have high expectations with new coach

No. 20 Men’s Lacrosse have high expectations with new coach

Gwyn Elliott March 5, 2023

The Mavericks are back for the spring lacrosse season, with a new coach and high hopes for the season. The men’s lacrosse team is nationally ranked almost every year, and this time around is no different...

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