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Simple steps for a lighter backpack

Natalie Nichols October 20, 2017

Making the transition from class to class can sometimes be a struggle, especially if you have classes that are back-to-back. Depending on the class, you may have to take your laptop, a notebook or two,...

CMU Confessions page is not what CMU should be about

Natalie Nichols September 19, 2017

Last Monday night, I went to The Criterion meeting and I found out that there was a group on Facebook called, and I kid you not, “Colorado Mesa University Confessions.” I had never heard of this group...

Should we expect more from student athletes?

Natalie Nichols September 16, 2017

There are quite a few of student athletes that participate in the numerous sports that Colorado Mesa University has to offer, and one of them is my roommate. Nicki Schwulst is a freshman and a cheerleader....

Experiencing CMU’s dating scene

Natalie Nichols September 13, 2017

At some point in our college career, most of us will find someone super attractive, develop feelings for them and fall hopelessly in love. What else are college students supposed to do? Just kidding! That’s...

CMU: Here’s the best places to buy textbooks

Natalie Nichols August 31, 2017

Every college student has to buy their own textbooks. The hassle of not knowing which book to buy or rent, where to purchase it and how much to spend on a textbook can be stressful. It may even cause some...

Team North Avenue vs. Team University Boulevard

Natalie Nichols August 31, 2017

Who knew that changing the name of a road could impact so many people and mean so much? I certainly didn’t. For those of you who don’t know, the Grand Junction City Council has made the decision to...

University take over

Natalie Nichols August 26, 2017

Grand Junction is stretching out a hand to grow the university campus. As a part of this effort, they have decided to rename North Avenue to University Boulevard. This switch is not an all of a sudden...

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