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Aloha and Mahalo – Pe’a’s return to CMU

Megan Lawson November 23, 2019

For an interview with Pe’a on his return to CMU, click here. It was a night of reunion and remembrance when Kalani Pe'a, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) alumni, returned to the school as part of the...

And the construction goes on

Megan Lawson September 1, 2019

Construction of North 7th Street has been delayed. The construction of 7th street began last year, with the re-pavement of South 7th Street. This prior project was also delayed, as discussed in Delays...

SNA hosts kickball fundraiser to support CMU professor

SNA hosts kickball fundraiser to support CMU professor

Megan Lawson April 12, 2019

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) is hosting a kickball fundraiser to support a Colorado Mesa University Nursing professor in her battle against Hodgkin's lymphoma. The kickball tournament will...

Vote for the 2019 MavAwards

Vote for the 2019 MavAwards

Megan Lawson April 11, 2019

Megan Lawson for The CriterionMegan Lawson for The Criterion The 2019 Mav Awards nominees are in. Update: As of April 15, voting has begun. The voting form can be found on Orgsync. A limited...

Project Linus returns to CMU

Project Linus returns to CMU

Megan Lawson April 9, 2019

Some may remember hearing about, or perhaps even participated in, the blanket making event last semester. Megan Lawson for The Criterion Circle K International is an organization of dedicated university...

Don’t be ashamed to ask for help

Megan Lawson April 7, 2019

There seems to be a stigma around needing help. I say that this is ridiculous. Everyone needs help at one point or another. Everyone has something that they are struggling with - whether it be academic...

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Drought conditions improve for Colorado

Megan Lawson April 7, 2019

According to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, the recent rainfall has led to this being the “second-wettest March in Grand Junction history.” Around this time last year, Colorado was facing a...

Unity Fest: BSA hosts karaoke night

Unity Fest: BSA hosts karaoke night

Megan Lawson April 4, 2019

Do re me fa so la. April 1 through April 6, the Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC), formerly known as the Cultural Diversity Board, and its subsidiary alliances are hosting events that celebrate all...

3D Art Exhibit Showcases Student Works

Megan Lawson April 3, 2019

What is the point of art if not to exhibit it for others? Last Friday, March 29, the Art Department hosted their 3D Art Exhibit Showcase inside Tomlinson Library. The faculty selected certain student...

CDB's annual fashion show

CDB’s annual fashion show

Megan Lawson March 4, 2019

Colorado Mesa University's (CMU) Cultural Diversity Board's (CDB) first annual fashion show was a resounding success. At the beginning of the event, Donovan Harwell, Director of Communication of CDB, stated...

Reverent Rhythms

Reverent Rhythms

Megan Lawson February 2, 2019

[media-credit name="Courtesy of Reverent Rhythms" align="alignleft" width="225"][/media-credit] Reverent Rhythms is a local performing arts company with a mission. The goal: "to enable performers to...

Fruita’s Cavalcade

Megan Lawson January 31, 2019

Although Fruita, Colo. is only a short jaunt away, you may not always think of the town when planning your next night out. You might just put them in your party plans now. One of Fruita's beloved avenues...

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