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The Criterion

Moderation and mindfulness while drinking

Marissa Rafferty April 14, 2018

Typically, college consists of two things: studying and partying. College is a time in our lives when we can be somewhat carefree. The majority of us do not have nearly as many responsibilities as we will...

Career Services could be your new BFF

Marissa Rafferty April 7, 2018

Career Services is here to help students and alumni achieve their career goals. This office is located in the University Center and has walk-in hours Monday through Friday from 2-3 p.m. The career counselors...

How to make these last months count

Marissa Rafferty March 29, 2018

Post-spring break depression is real and it’s hitting many Colorado Mesa University students pretty hard this year. The last couple months, CMU students have been counting down the days to spring break....

4 food places that Grand Junction needs

Marissa Rafferty March 4, 2018

Panda Express Just the thought of Panda Express orange chicken makes my mouth water. Grand Junction currently does not have any fast food Chinese restaurants. If you order Chinese food, it usually takes...

Sociology students to present their research

Marissa Rafferty March 1, 2018

This spring, four students from the sociology program at Colorado Mesa University will present their research at the Pacific Sociological Association (PSA) conference in Long Beach, California. These students...

What does your major say about you?

Marissa Rafferty February 20, 2018

When college students tell people what they are studying, there sometimes comes stereotypes. What does your major say about you? Nursing Major: [media-credit name="Courtesy of Megan Hufnagel" align="alignright"...

Should there be an age limit at ‘college night?’

Marissa Rafferty February 6, 2018

On most nights, Twisted Turtle is filled with people who are 21 and older. However, on Thursdays that is no longer the case. Twisted Turtle recently announced that during their “College Night” event,...

Ten signs you may be going through a quarter-life crisis

Marissa Rafferty January 27, 2018

The people you need most seem to be the furthest away. It’s not easy having your family miles and miles away from you. When things aren’t going your way, sometimes you just want a hug from your mom....

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