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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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A nasty little sewer boy in a cardboard box hiding from the Fuzz. Recently, rats smuggling Coke products onto campus have been found, now we know why...

Choked by the Coke

Gabagoo Boogaloo, Local Coke Fiend April 2, 2026

Ever since the university decided to change from Coke to Pepsi, I, like everyone else, have felt a sense of anxiety, irritability, strong cravings and sleep disturbances. But after doing some research,...

Beyoncé speaks at commencement this spring for the class of 2026. She excited students by playing all of her hit songs.

GET IN FORMATION FOR BEYONCÉ

Sasha Fierce, Baddie Editor April 1, 2026

WARNING! Due to a silly goose infiltration, this article is satirical in nature and should not be interpreted as factual. Beyoncé booked for commencement speaker is the shock of the century. The question...

Taylor Swift reacts to the chaos she caused in Grand Junction as John Marshall glares on in fury. Taylor Swift destroyed his Kia Forte and gave him a terrible injury to his right leg.

SWIFTIE DISASTER

Spatula Sphincter, Micro-Managing Editor April 1, 2026

WARNING! Due to a silly goose infiltration, this article is satirical in nature and should not be interpreted as factual. The Kansas City Chiefs relocated to Grand Junction after their 4 year contract...

Belinda Bee’s old conspiracy board from back when she thought that Rowdy and Major Maverick were one in the same. Now she thinks they are secretly twin brothers.

MAJOR MAVERICK AND ROWDY CONNECTION

Bosom B. Bouncin, Fart & Life Editor April 1, 2026

WARNING! Due to a silly goose infiltration, this article is satirical in nature and should not be interpreted as factual. New vigilante hero Major Maverick has been roaming the CUM campus. Bystanders...

Taylor returned to campus to apologize for past actions with a segregated “I Scream Social.” Students left the event after they realized Taylor sliced the Neapolitan ice cream apart based on its color, as cold habits die hard.

‘I SCREAM SOCIAL’

Odyssey Nuts, Inaccuracy Researcher April 1, 2026

WARNING! Due to a silly goose infiltration, this article is satirical in nature and should not be interpreted as factual. Jared Taylor returned to CUM to throw students a Neapolitan ice cream party as...

Anti-Crite News Editor Sad Silver’s recent mugshot after March 21 arrest. Silver was recently taken into custody after poisoning their fellow Anti-Crite staff member, Opinions Editor Rebecca Done.

CRITE EDITOR POISONS EDITOR

Shrek, Deceased Ghostwriter April 1, 2026

WARNING! Due to a silly goose infiltration, this article is satirical in nature and should not be interpreted as factual. The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) arrested a suspect connected with...

The leaked comic panel from Caleb Barnett's Major Maverick.
//Courtesy of Caleb Barnett

Fanfic Fiasco

Bosom B. Bouncin, Fart and Life Editor April 1, 2026

Amidst the leaking of the image of Major Maverick and The Misinformer making out, a story of their potential falling in love has emerged from the bowels Ao3. Written by user @Mavalovers6769420 under the...

Whore-Scopes

Whore-Scopes

Redbull Done, Onions Editor April 1, 2026

Airheads (Mar 21 to Apr. 19) Go prank someone. Your repressed goblin self is perfect for this time of year! April Fools is your day to shine. Go full ape shit. Cows (Apr. 20 to May 20) Prepare to...

The silver man scooching through the University Center, spreading his spores and doing no-good evil activities.

Silver ‘Fucking’ Surfer

JorJor Wel, Paper Boy April 1, 2026

Students woke up on the warm day of March 27, expecting a day just like any other. Going to classes, eating lunch, and hanging out with friends. But nothing could have prepared them for what awaited them...

SOMETHING

Lou Sanus, Deceased Ghost Writer April 1, 2026

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Toilet goblins making some delicious toilet hooch. Their silly straws add some extra pizzazz to the fermentation process.

The Perfect Places for Potty Pruno

Goochie Hoochie, Ball Buster April 1, 2026

Shut up, we’re making hooch in the bathroom. We need yeast, sugar, heat and time. Now, it’s gonna taste rough, but if you’re willing to make alcohol in the bathroom, do you really care? The easiest...

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