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Editorial: Student Life falls short

Editorial: Student Life falls short

The Editorial Board October 20, 2021

Students of all backgrounds should have a voice when decisions are being made.  Unfortunately, some current Student Life organizations make things extremely difficult for the average student to participate,...

Letter From the Editors

Letter From the Editors

The Editorial Board August 20, 2021

Hey der, ho der, hi der.  If you don't get that reference, go watch That '70s Show. Welcome to Colorado Mesa University's (CMU) campus, you are officially a Maverick! If you are a returning...

Struck down between potential and purpose

Struck down between potential and purpose

Letter to Editor March 5, 2021

A letter to all; With the intent of sharing from the heart; it is broken. Broken for us and for you and your generation. It is a sad time for the Carei/Martinez family, the Colorado Mesa University (CMU)...

Editorial: Transparency

The Editorial Board February 3, 2021

On Jan. 27 the Associated Student Government (ASG) held an unofficial meeting against their own policies over Zoom to discuss an ongoing issue.  The meeting was held to figure...

Editorial: Stop being stubborn; isolation means an earlier return to normal

The Editorial Board May 11, 2020

Colorado has moved from the stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19 to safer-at-home, and while that is good for the economy, it's also potentially a dangerous move. Why? Because we, as a people, are...

Editorial: Keep things in perspective during quarantine

Editorial: Keep things in perspective during quarantine

The Editorial Board April 20, 2020

At Colorado Mesa University (CMU), seniors are mourning the loss of the formalities of a graduation ceremony.  It's not hard to see why students getting ready to don their cap and gown are somber....

Editorial: Opposing viewpoints lead to growth

The Editorial Board March 17, 2020

Recently Alex Epstein spoke about the moral case for fossil fuels at Colorado Mesa University (CMU), and the mixed response afterward showed how valuable it is to bring speakers like him to campus. The...

Editorial: The good, the bad and the blotter

The Editorial Board December 11, 2019

There has been an issue repeatedly arising this year, and we believe it is time to address it directly. A lot of controversy has been surrounding the existence of the blotter in The Criterion with some...

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Editorial: Take a breath, it gets better

The Editorial Board November 21, 2019

Everything ends, pain and sadness seem like they are never endless, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.   Everyone endures pain whether it is physical or emotional pain, but we...

Editorial: Free speech on campus stimulates growth

The Editorial Board November 6, 2019

Recently, a man came to campus with his child in a stroller, set up on the grass beside the plaza and started spouting his opinion to passersby. Some students took issue with his presence, but The Criterion's...

Editorial: Honoring veterans and first responders

Editorial: Honoring veterans and first responders

The Editorial Board September 29, 2019

At The Criterion, we believe it’s important to remember that 9/11 is not a thing of the past. The events of Sept. 11, 2001 continue to resonate to this day through both conflict and the imprint left...

Editorial: Mav-up or move out

The Editorial Board September 25, 2019

This week's editorial comes on the heels of the second heartbreaking loss of our beloved football team. Aside from some unfortunate mistakes, the team shows strength and talent. The games have been exciting...

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