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The Criterion

The Student News Site of Colorado Mesa University

The Criterion

SINCERELY, ANTI- C.R. ITERION

SINCERELY, ANTI- C.R. ITERION

May 7, 2025

Question: I'm craving something that doesn't exist. How do I force a multi billion dollar company to produce something for me. I need banana flavored monster energy. Dear Diabolical Drinker, This...

INTERVIEW WITH A MAVERICK

INTERVIEW WITH A MAVERICK

Harsh Farts, Editor-In-Panties May 7, 2025

Over the last couple of weeks, students at Colorado Mesa University may have noticed the Rowdy Wranglers setting up stations around campus where passersby have the opportunity to pet some baby Rowdys....

A depiction of the "topography of the somesthetic and motor cortexes." It doesn't capture the rizz spit on
the gyatt while pwning n00bz in Fortnute. //Health Assessment for Nursing Practice Textbook

RAISE YOUR YA YA YA

Nonchalant Dreadhead, Staff Problem May 7, 2025

Numerous students have been checking themselves into the Student Wellness Center in desperate need for rehabilitation. It’s an epidemic that will eventually kill all of humanity, even worse than the...

President John Marshall astral projects to the dreaded Mount Escalante to cheer on CMU's world champion stair climber as he attempts to summit for his 8 a.m. class. It's the hardest climb he's every attempted.
// Photo by Tiger King for the Criterion

ESCALATION IN ESCALANTE

Breezy Brioche, Staff Baker May 7, 2025

Colorado Mesa University students are petitioning for a new change, and I am 100% for it. Last week, I saw individuals pitching tents on the most treacherous terrain in all of Colorado, the infamous...

FIGHTING FOR CHANGE

FIGHTING FOR CHANGE

Bob Loblaw, Staff Continental Breakfast May 7, 2025

The City of Grand Junction has officially renamed the Grand Mesa the Big Table. City Council voted late last month to change the name after a monthslong campaign by CMU President John Marshall. When asked...

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Princess Die, Alternative Facts Editor May 7, 2025

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has a new superstar on campus: Jesus Christ. Christ chose to come to our humble campus to get his associate’s degree in viticulture and enology. “I felt that after 2,000...

PARKING YACHT

PARKING YACHT

Rhoda Buss, Staff Jester May 7, 2025

In response to student concerns about parking on campus, President John Marshall proudly announced on Monday that CMU will be eliminating all parking lots from campus. This decision comes after months...

RuPaul Charles will be hosting a discussion on the benefits of conversion therapy.
Students look forward to attending the event during finals week.

GUEST STAR

Sasha Norm, Staff Infection May 7, 2025

For those who missed the opportunity to attend Jared Taylor’s conference back in March, the Western Culture Club has a treat for you. On May 12, ex-host of RuPaul’s Drag Race and former acclaimed...

Joint Juice's new and improved logo.
Students look forward to enjoying new ingredients that have been added to the menu.

WATCH YOUR FINGERS

Princess Die, Alternative Facts Editor May 7, 2025

Juice Junction in the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Mav Center has a new exciting ingredient in their smoothies: fellow students. Their new menu has many options, including Finger Blast Supreme, Bloody...

FOOL MAY ONCE, SHAME ON YOU

FOOL MAY ONCE, SHAME ON YOU

Bob Loblaw, Staff Infection May 7, 2025

Due to complications caused by Jared Taylor’s speaking engagement, April Fool’s Day was moved from April 1 to May 1 to accommodate the satirical edition of the Criterion. The Colorado Mesa University...

An unbiased conclusion

An unbiased conclusion

April Fools April 1, 2024

Objectivity is a key prerogative in journalism. Everyone knows that the best possible way to be objective is to attempt to stitch together a nonsensical middle-ground stance between two entirely incompatible...

All hail the Sodexo overlords

All hail the Sodexo overlords

April Fools April 1, 2024

Sodexo is our lord and savior. Just like Jesus, they provide food, water and ice cream.  Some people on this campus believe that Sodexo is power hungry because they charge over $200 dollars for catering...

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