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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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PUSHING THROUGH TO PREMIER

PUSHING THROUGH TO PREMIER

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2026

Halfway through a dusky Tuesday evening practice, the men’s rugby team got notified that they had been awarded a bid in the Premier Nationals. After a burst of cheer, they rushed to the sideline for...

Horoscopes (4/15-4/28)

Horoscopes (4/15-4/28)

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor April 15, 2026

Aries (Mar 21 to Apr. 19): Rats have an impressive sense of smell capable of detecting landmines. Bet you wish you had a rat that could have sniffed out the landmine that was your ex. Taurus (Apr. 20...

Cwassifieds UwU

April 1, 2026

For Sale: RATS! RATS! RATS! Never run out! Buy a dozen get six free! Call 555-7287 Parking Spot Near Campus - $50 per month. Two minute walk to Houston, we will also kiss you. Call 555-7667 $700...

Game Maker and internet star Mr. Beast poses on a Beastball field. Beastball is premiering at the end of April.

EMERGING BALL GAME

Jorjor Wel, Stinky Crybaby March 30, 2026

Baseball has been around for a long time, and let’s all be honest… It’s getting kind of boring to watch. I don’t really know how many more times I can watch Aaron Judge hit a piss-missile to 450...

Senior forward Optimal Gooner (67) rushes the basket on the night of March 3 against UCCS. Gooner and the rest of the Mavericks debut their new uniforms that cause fans to gush. This new uniform is part of the head coach’s new strategy meant to intimidate opponents and increase lower-body mobility for players.

CHEEKS OUT FOR HARAMBE

Mike Hunt, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2026

Fan attendance is up after men’s basketball reduced the inseam measurement on their uniform shorts. Head Coach Mike Dunlap said this new “thighs out” approach is both an intimidation and an agility...

Junior defender Monroe McClimans (29) breaks away against Northern Michigan University. Women’s lacrosse switched to Nike as their uniform provider, allowing players to wear shorts over skirts.

NIKE OVER UNDER ARMOUR

Marigold Nugent, News Editor March 23, 2026

Women’s Lacrosse confirmed a partnership with Nike to supply their uniforms next year. They may switch from skirts to shorts. Under Armour supplies the team’s uniforms through CMU Athletic’s wholesale-partnership...

Junior forward Clayton Jewell (33) charges the Brownson Arena basket against New Mexico Highlands in the RMAC quarterfinal. The Mavericks won 91-90 in overtime. They traveled to Spearfish, South Dakota and took second in the RMAC.

2ND IN THE RMAC

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor March 23, 2026

After a nail-biting victory against the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves in the semifinals and a hard-fought battle against the Black Hills State University Yellowjackets, the RMAC tournament ended. Men’s basketball...

Marissa Martinez-Quezada strikes a pose while standing in the first place spot on the podium. She broke the Colorado State Bench Press Record for the 52kg Teen 3 weight class with 83 lbs.

RECORD-BREAKING GAINS

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2026

IronMavs Barbell Club broke records and brought home golds at the USA Powerlifting Colorado State Championships. Marissa Martinez-Quezada broke the state bench press record for the Teen 3 weight class...

HOMERUN HOMIES

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2026

Men’s baseball is the “winningest” team in the country since 2009. They have more wins under their belt than any other Division II baseball team. Head Coach Chris Hanks said that the team’s culture...

UNDERDOGS ON TOP

UNDERDOGS ON TOP

Charlene Clark, Sports Editor February 16, 2026

Redshirt sophomore Adriana Gomez battled for the 110 pound RMAC title against Chadron State’s Rylee Balcazar. The match came to a close finish with a 7-7 criteria victory on the Air Force Academy’s...

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