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Letter to the Editor: Treehouse residents speak out

Letter to the Editor: Treehouse residents speak out

Letter to Editor March 18, 2021

As a band of roommates, athletes, students, and brothers we together are taking a stand against the derogatory article publicly shared and falsely depicts the core value of who we are, and who we will...

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)...

Letter to the editor: To the Mavericks that have been shamed by the blotter

Letter to the editor: To the Mavericks that have been shamed by the blotter

Letter to Editor December 11, 2019

To the Mavericks who have been shamed by the blotter, Let me be clear, these actions do not define you. Your name in this paper will be irrelevant by January. You are amazing. The Criterion has claimed...

Letter to the editor: Cultural Inclusion Council statement of support

Letter to the editor: Cultural Inclusion Council statement of support

Letter to Editor October 29, 2019

On October 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM, the Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC) signed a written statement regarding the racial discrimination occurring across universities in Colorado. CIC strives to foster...

Letter to the editor: Why CMU needs a Sustainability Coordinator

Letter to the editor: Why CMU needs a Sustainability Coordinator

Letter to Editor October 9, 2019

The word “sustainability” refers to how a process or group can be remain functioning at a certain rate or level, forever. Resources and energy are reinvested in future projects, further ensuring the...

Letter to the editor: New year, new planet

Letter to the editor: New year, new planet

Letter to Editor September 3, 2019

As students settle into the rhythms of the new academic year, the annual swell of gym attendees shrinks, and friends groups are formed, everything seems as it should be. This comforting cycle has replayed...

Letter to the editor: It's okay to be afraid

Letter to the editor: It’s okay to be afraid

Letter to Editor April 28, 2019

The daily train of cars heading onto CO-65 this past winter was just one of the signs of a killer winter. Snow records were broken across the country, and avalanches slid at historically large sizes....

Letter to the editor: Learn and move on; a response to "the modern paradox"

Letter to the editor: Learn and move on; a response to “the modern paradox”

Letter to Editor April 16, 2019

I have been keeping track of the fallout from the CMU Lacrosse 52-0 defeat of Johnson and Wales and would like to respond to your April 15th editorial, “The Modern Paradox: Success Requires Apology.” I...

Letter to the editor: Great game! 52-0

Letter to the editor: Great game! 52-0

Letter to Editor April 11, 2019

Dear Coaches and Athletic Directors: Celebration time!  Your team not only won a game but you also put on, very likely, the most unconscionable display of team poor sportsmanship ever.  You...

Letter to the editor: Business ethics and sports panel discussion

Letter to the editor: Business ethics and sports panel discussion

Letter to Editor April 10, 2019

The Business Ethics class BUGB 440, held a panel discussion on business ethics and sports. Professor Baldo has held this kind of panel discussion for the second semester. The fist on these panel discussions...

Letter to the editor: Justice-minded Mavericks should abstain from Chick-Fil-A

Letter to the editor: Justice-minded Mavericks should abstain from Chick-Fil-A

Letter to Editor April 10, 2019

Dear Editor,   While Casey Smith’s “Strictly American Food” (April 5, 2019) was a highly entertaining opinion piece, its shout-out to Chick-Fil-A is an important reminder that any justice-minded...

Letter to the editor: Some students here at CMU speak to why the best choice for Student Trustee this year is Colton Rupple…

Letter to the editor: Some students here at CMU speak to why the best choice for Student Trustee this year is Colton Rupple…

Carly Jackson April 3, 2019

“Colton is a hard-working individual who gives 100% to all he does. I have had the pleasure of working with him this year and his kind-hearted attitude and generous heart makes him a great leader you...

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