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The Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC) fashion show in the spring of 2024. 
Queer solidarity is prominent on campus with events like this.

“LGBT-E-I-E-I-O”

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor November 15, 2024

LGBTQ, GLBT, SAGA, GSM, GSD, the queer community, the alphabet mafia, or as Frank Gallagher from "Shameless" so memorably put it, the “LGBT-E-I-E-I-O.” What do you call those of us who happen to be...

Preview of Drag Show from the front of the audience

QUEENS CONQUER CAMPUS

August Jones, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

Genders and Sexualities Alliance hosts annual student-led drag performance Pride is a time and place for queer-identifying individuals to celebrate their identities, journeys and achievements without...

A TOUCH OF FLAVOR

A TOUCH OF FLAVOR

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Dr. Ann Gillies brought a unique perspective on education and disability inclusion abroad to Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) latest Cultural Cafe. Gillies presented on a three-week trip to South Africa...

POLITICS AND PIZZA

POLITICS AND PIZZA

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor September 19, 2024

Politics is something we’re told you never bring up at the dinner table, the coffee shop or in the classroom. The taboo of discussing politics with others pervades both our personal and university lives,...

PAINT THE TOWN RAINBOW

PAINT THE TOWN RAINBOW

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Youth from the Business Art Mentorship Program (BAM) unveiled their one-of-a-kind mural on Sep. 8. Notably, this art installment is the first pride mural in Grand Junction. BAM is a local LGBTQ+ nonprofit...

Members of CMU’s club softball team show off smiles at their table.

MAVERICKS GO TO THE CLUB(S)

Vicente Valadez September 13, 2024

Clubs and Organizations show off what they’re made of at the Club Fair As week two of the new school year ended, students across campus tried to find their footing at the Colorado Mesa University...

View from the back

Arcadia Grand Opening

Matt Corsi, Editor in Chief September 13, 2024

As Colorado Mesa University (CMU) says goodbye to a familiar place, it is also time to welcome in a new era of student engagement, community-focused activities and a new area for entertainment. For...

Arcadia Grand Opening

Arcadia Grand Opening

Matt Corsi, Editor-In-Chief September 5, 2024

As Colorado Mesa University (CMU) says goodbye to a familiar place, it is also time to welcome in a new era of student engagement, community-focused activities and a new area for entertainment. For many...

CAPTURING COMMUNITY

CAPTURING COMMUNITY

Jeyda Horn, Staff Writer September 5, 2024

Mavericks, students and faculty alike, gathered at Foster Field House this Thursday, Aug. 29, evening for a game of capture the flag. To encourage turnout, Campus Recreation had pizza at the ready as...

FINDING FITNESS

FINDING FITNESS

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor September 5, 2024

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) students showed out to GroupX classes Monday and Tuesday Aug. 27-28, 2024, as part of  Hamilton Rec Center’s Rec Week. Programming featured two nights of group fitness...

Growing businesses and culture

Growing businesses and culture

Matt Corsi May 8, 2024

On April 23,  Colorado Mesa University (CMU) student businesses had the opportunity to sell their goods at the Maverick Marketplace hosted by Sustainability Council and Entrepreneurship Club. The Maverick...

Social science success

Social science success

Vincente Valdez April 26, 2024

The 66th annual World Social Science Association Conference took place in San Antonio, Texas earlier this month with a presentation from Colorado Mesa University (CMU) political science student Shayla...

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