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How a Minor Makes a Major Change

How a Minor Makes a Major Change

Zane Rudney April 24, 2022

Everyone has heard the term “minor,” yet there are many students that don’t understand what constitutes a minor in terms of degrees one can work towards. The benefits of minoring in a specific field...

Bill Robinson “Mr. Theater” was a beloved figure at CMU.

The history and future of Robinson Theatre

Zane Rudney March 3, 2022

Robinson Theater has been around for over 50 years. Browsing over Criterion articles from the past puts into perspective how far the university has come just within the past 55 years. Robinson Theater...

How Essential is CMU’s Speech Class?

Zane Rudney February 9, 2022

It’s safe to say that every student at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is well aware of the inevitable course that is speech. I can also say with certainty that an overwhelming majority of students see...

Becoming a Maverick

Becoming a Maverick

Zane Rudney December 7, 2021

A key factor to the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Women’s Soccer team success has been redshirt sophomore midfielder Mira Houck. As a transfer from Metro State University- Denver (MSUD), Houck wasn’t...

RateMyProfessor

RateMyProfessor

Zane Rudney November 17, 2021

For years students have looked to the famous site that is ratemyprofessors.com for all the answers. At some point in your academic career, you’ve most likely heard of or used the website yourself.  Whether...

The COVID-19 Paradigm

Zane Rudney October 20, 2021

While it is nice to enjoy the freedoms of no mandated COVID restrictions here on campus, it is important to be respectful. Students and faculty should respect everyones’ comfort level with masks and...

Why aren't you studying abroad?

Why aren’t you studying abroad?

Zane Rudney October 20, 2021

One of the most liberating feelings is being able to have opportunities to better yourself through positive and unique experiences. At Colorado Mesa University (CMU), there is a wonderful opportunity to...

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