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Album Review: "Let's Start Here"

Album Review: “Let’s Start Here”

Will Locascio May 15, 2023

Polarizing album releases in the modern hip-hop community often usher in repetitive opinions, confused hypebeasts and a divisive internet discourse where nobody appears to be right, or in their right mind....

The new Director of Student Life

The new Director of Student Life

Will Locascio April 30, 2023

Establishing a flourishing student life program at a university is one of the most important aspects in ensuring students succeed and stay interested in pursuing their studies and extracurriculars. The...

'Reed' about the freshman of the year

‘Reed’ about the freshman of the year

Will Locascio April 18, 2023

There’s nothing more exciting for a collegiate sports team than a freshman coming in and having an incredible opening season. It speaks to the team’s longevity and future potential. Colorado Mesa University...

Higher wages, less hours for Mavs

Higher wages, less hours for Mavs

Will Locascio April 16, 2023

The state of Colorado raised its minimum wage on Jan. 1 of this year, from $12.56 to $13.65, which has caused confusion about quite a few important aspects of living in Grand Junction and on Colorado Mesa...

Album Review: Kelela's "Raven"

Album Review: Kelela’s “Raven”

Will Locascio March 13, 2023

​ ​Every couple of months, I come across an R&B record that completely knocks me off my feet. It’s usually experimental, a little bit out of left field and sung by a woman with the mythological...

Student Fees are on track to increase

Student Fees are on track to increase

Will Locascio March 12, 2023

Every two years, the Associated Student Government (ASG) and the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Board of Trustees work together in order to revise the school’s student organization budget, consequently...

Running for Ricky Maestas

Running for Ricky Maestas

Will Locascio March 5, 2023

A heart-touching display of community and memory was put together the afternoon of March 1 at the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Track and Field Complex to mourn the loss and honor the life of Erica “Ricky’’...

This semester with Sustainability Council

This semester with Sustainability Council

Will Locascio February 19, 2023

The Sustainability Council is a group of environmentally passionate students who are creating change behind closed doors. There was an air of productivity and excitement in the group’s second meeting...

Working out construction delays

Working out construction delays

Will Locascio February 19, 2023

For many students and Grand Junction residents who use the Maverick Center gym, they feel like its renovations and construction have been perpetual and seemingly unable to make significant progress. This...

Missing out on Wild N' Out

Missing out on Wild N’ Out

Will Locascio February 18, 2023

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Colorado Mesa University (CMU)’s own Black Student Alliance (BSA) and Latino Student Alliance (LSA)  put their own spin on “Wild n’ Out,” the famed MTV show that brought us...

Powderhorn for a low price

Powderhorn for a low price

Will Locascio February 5, 2023

For the last nine years, Mavs have teamed up with Powderhorn Ski Resort in order to arrange an inexpensive day trip out to Powderhorn, accommodating all levels of skiers.  Colorado Mesa University (CMU)...

Backing CMU's Vets

Backing CMU’s Vets

Will Locascio November 13, 2022

Around 12,190 veterans call Mesa County home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, meaning that almost one out of every ten residents has served in the military (9.8%). A team of employees at Colorado...

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