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Web Designer Farewell

Web Designer Farewell

Felicity Randol December 13, 2019

Life is constantly shifting, and sometimes change comes to you in waves that can knock your whole gameplan out of the water. I always thought that I’d be with The Criterion till graduation, but things...

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Misunderstood Practices: What constitutes a Pagan Religion?

Felicity Randol November 23, 2019

Pagan was a Latin term originally used by the early Roman Christians to refer to any polytheistic religion that opposed their belief system. It was used as a propaganda tool to create divides between...

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What is Wicca?

Felicity Randol October 21, 2019

Wicca has become a more discussed topic in recent years, as its numbers have been greatly expanding. You might know someone who is Wiccan, whether they have told you or not. To be clear to anyone who...

The controversy of one of Netflix's largest tv series: A steppingstone towards awareness

The controversy of one of Netflix’s largest tv series: A steppingstone towards awareness

Felicity Randol September 9, 2019

Since its premiere in 2017, “13 Reasons Why” has been highly controversial. Many people have accused the show of glorifying suicide and otherwise mishandling its hefty topics. While some aspects of...

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Micro Wrestling comes to Grand Junction

Felicity Randol April 3, 2019

A new event recently rolled into Grand Junction. Micro Wrestling is a WWE-type event for those standing under 5 feet tall. The Micro Wrestling Federation is currently on a tour of the United States. On...

Exposure

Exposure

Felicity Randol March 4, 2019

Little known to many of the students on campus, the Art Department of Colorado Mesa University has an art gallery in downtown Grand Junction. Every month or so this gallery, 437CO, comes out with a new...

One School, Multiple Campuses

One School, Multiple Campuses

Felicity Randol February 4, 2019

Several misconceptions have sprouted up in the student body about the nature of the relationship between Western Colorado Community College and the main campus of Colorado Mesa University. Some students...

Turtle Trouble

Turtle Trouble

Felicity Randol December 6, 2018

Service animals and emotional support animals (ESA) are scattered throughout the dorms on Colorado Mesa University's campus. Every sort of creature from a dog to a guinea pig can fall under one or both...

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