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Reducing Classroom Paper Waste

Reducing Classroom Paper Waste

LJ Romanek February 18, 2023

In today’s so-called “digital world,” why are we still receiving printed syllabi, assignments, case-studies and other paper hand-outs during class?  Paper waste in a college environment is amplified...

Lacking vegan variety

Lacking vegan variety

Gemma Andrew November 6, 2022

When I first came to Colorado Mesa University (CMU) in Fall 2021, I was completely vegan and had been for two full years.  Sodexo does not provide good vegan options for people like me so, unfortunately,...

The Criterion playlist

The Criterion playlist

LJ Romanek November 6, 2022

The perfect fall-esque song to add to your playlist this week is “Growing Sideways” by Noah Kahan. This song is the 10 track on Kahan’s recently released album “Stick Season.” For lovers of alternative...

Slamming Bricks

Slamming Bricks

LJ Romanek September 19, 2022

On  Sept. 10, 2022, the 4 annual Slamming Bricks: A Riot on 1st Street was held at Charlie Dwellington’s, a bar, in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado..  Slamming Bricks is a free event,...

CMU is growing too quickly

CMU is growing too quickly

LJ Romanek September 6, 2022

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is rapidly growing, and the students are seeing the consequences. The lack of housing and parking on campus is, at this point, less than shocking to the students of CMU....

CLUBtember

CLUBtember

LJ Romanek September 5, 2022

During the month of September, CMU’s Club Advisory Board, CAB, is hosting Club-tember.  One of the ways Colorado Mesa University implements this is through clubs. There are over 100 clubs on...

Is the early start program worth it?

Is the early start program worth it?

LJ Romanek August 18, 2022

The Early Start Program (ESP) is a transition program offered by Colorado Mesa University (CMU) to incoming first-time students. The course is held on campus the week prior to the start of fall classes....

Felicity Randol for The Criterion

It’s ok not to have post-grad plans

LJ Romanek August 18, 2022

Tossed your cap? Oh, crap. What’s next? Whether or not you’ve thought this far, the world of post-graduation planning can be stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about what comes next in your...

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