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Use of AI as seen on the webpage of Cmu Tech.

ARTIFICIAL ADVERTS

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) imaging was confirmed to be used in Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Tech’s visual marketing during a recent ad campaign. The conversation around artificial intelligence...

The Pantry’s sign and logo. The Pantry is CMU’s main resource for students facing food insecurity.

A SWIPING SCANDAL

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Over the fall break, Student Services quietly installed a MAVcard reader for the on-campus food bank known as The Pantry. Informally established in 2012, The Pantry acts as an on-campus, anonymous resource....

GATHERING GRAMMYS

GATHERING GRAMMYS

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor February 12, 2025

Alumni Kalani Pe’a took home his fourth Grammy award last week. He graduated from Colorado Mesa University (CMU) in 2006 and won Best Regional Roots Album at the 67th annual award show. Pe’a won the...

PRESENTATION PREPARATION

PRESENTATION PREPARATION

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor February 12, 2025

The 16th Annual Student Showcase has officially been set for Friday May 2, 2025. Each year, student exhibitions are set up all over campus to share their hard work and passion with the rest of the school....

POWDER WITH PERKS

POWDER WITH PERKS

Gemma Redeker, Social Media & Marketing Manager February 12, 2025

Mavericks stormed the ski slopes for the annual “Mavs Take Over the Mountain”. Music, powder and prizes brought both students and alumni together for cold weather sports at Powderhorn Mountain Resort. This...

HEADBANGERS HELPING OUT

HEADBANGERS HELPING OUT

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor January 29, 2025

Local metalheads united at a show last Saturday to raise funds for childhood cancer research. In partnership with Deathslope Productions, three local metal bands came together to perform at Copeka Coffee...

MUSICIANS ON THE MOVE

MUSICIANS ON THE MOVE

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor January 29, 2025

Orchestra students packed up and headed to the front range this week for a tour culminating in a performance at the Colorado Music Educators Association’s (CMEA) annual conference. CMEA hosts a state-wide...

Abstract Typography

BACHELOR’S IN THE BAG

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor January 29, 2025

Newly minted degrees were conferred to emerging graduates last month on Friday, Dec. 17 in the fall commencement ceremony held indoors in Brownson Arena. Per usual, an 8 a.m. ceremony and an 11:30 a.m....

SCIENCE STRUCK

SCIENCE STRUCK

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor November 13, 2024

Neil de Grasse Tyson started his “An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies” lecture memorably: by taking off his shoes. After getting comfortable on stage, Dr. Tyson critiqued nearly 20 scenes on scientific...

Diego Chavez awaiting a free kick against Colorado Christian.
Chavez leads the RMAC in save percentage, saving over 80% of the shots he faces.
\\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

UNEXPECTED SEASON

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Win out. That's the only hope for the Maverick men, as they dropped two games to nationally ranked opponents last weekend. The heartbreaking losses came just six short days after grabbing their first win...

Erica Smith competing in the Maroon versus Black scrimmage. Smith earned her first all-american accolade last season, and is looking to grab another for this storied Maverick program.
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ATOP THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Dean Allen, Co-Sports Editor October 30, 2024

So close. Yet so far away. Last year’s team grabbed fifth at nationals. The year before saw a fourth place finish. Now, however, the Mavericks are ready to make the jump. “I’m a four-time all-american,...

CHUGGING FOR CHARITY

CHUGGING FOR CHARITY

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor October 17, 2024

Hops, malt and bubbles were the star of the 38th annual Beer Fest. Organized by Student Life as a fundraiser for clubs on campus, about 20 vendors displayed a variety of products on a sunny Saturday afternoon...

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