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Identity Politics

Samuel Moreno October 20, 2021

Jason Riley and Richard Fowler squared off  in a debate that involved controversial topics such as identity politics, social justice, voting rights, capitalism and more. Riley is an author and member...

Football focuses on offense in recruitment class

Football focuses on offense in recruitment class

Samuel Moreno February 16, 2021

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) head football coach Tremaine Jackson announced the signing of ten new recruits for the upcoming Fall 2021 season.  The offensive side was the priority, with seven...

The slow death of movie theatres

The slow death of movie theatres

Samuel Moreno November 25, 2020

A trip to the mall in the past five or so years is a thing of sadness. There’s what used to be the Gap, there’s what used to be Sports Authority, and, after years of walking in that store and being...

Protests for Lorentz

Protests for Lorentz

Samuel Moreno November 3, 2020

On March 21, 2020, 26-year-old Gage Lorentz was shot and killed by a park ranger in Carlsbad National Park over an alleged speeding violation. He was driving through New Mexico on his way home to Montrose...

Among the Maverick greats

Among the Maverick greats

Samuel Moreno November 2, 2020

Senior midfielder Peter Vandam is among the greats in the Mavericks Men’s Soccer Program.  Vandam began playing soccer in Missoula, Mo. at five years old. In October, he was named to the CMU...

Tattoo trends

Tattoo trends

Samuel Moreno October 20, 2020

In: Trees, mountains, infinity knots, birds Out: Mom hearts, eagles, tribal tattoos “I would say for every pine tree that there is on the Mesa there is an equal number of pine tree tattoos out...

On the right in 2020 pt. 2

On the right in 2020 pt. 2

Samuel Moreno October 19, 2020

For Jordan Larsen, Senior Energy Management/Landman Major and Vice President of Turning Point USA at Colorado Mesa University, personal liberty stands at the core of her conservative beliefs. “You...

Open for business

Open for business

Samuel Moreno October 5, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on local businesses, especially in the hospitality and tourism sector. Still, Grand Junction businesses as a whole have fared much better than their counterparts...

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