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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 17, 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....

Student demonstrations were sparked by uncertainty for the future of migrants that may be in the U.S. unlawfully. A peaceful rally was put together by junior in political science Becky Mendoza (pictured above) that took over the corners of 12th St and North Ave.

EXECUTIVE ANXIETY

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor February 12, 2025

Student migrants lacking permanent legal status in the U.S. are faced with precarity as several executive orders centered on illegal immigration rolled out of the Trump Administration This was incensed...

THE MIND OF A MAV

THE MIND OF A MAV

Michaela Howard, News Editor February 12, 2025

An event made completely free of cost to students, thanks to the collaboration of the campus community, The Maverick Mind Conference saw a group of 150 Colorado Mesa University (CMU) students gathered...

The limelight raft device used by the  team. This device allowed the team to gather samples to capture biodiversity in rainforests.

EYES ON THE XPRIZE

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor February 3, 2025

One plucky team and two crashed drones were part of what led to a $5 million cash prize to Limelight Rainforest. Hosted by XPrize, nearly 300 teams were tasked with the seemingly impossible quest of quantifying...

FIRST-GEN, FIRST SERVED

FIRST-GEN, FIRST SERVED

Michaela Howard, News Editor January 29, 2025

New strides are being made toward a brighter future for first-generation students, as Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has recently earned official recognition as a First-Generation Serving Institution by...

A firegfighter from the station in Palisade. CMU Tech features programs for EMT, fire science and paramedic positions.

MOVING ON FORWARD

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Inevitably, many college students express worry about job security after finishing their degree. Anxieties range the emotional roulette, from feeding oneself to making rent. The new Care Forward and...

(Left to right) CMU student Evelyn Drollinger-Smith, adjunct lecturer Jennifer Miller, Jared Prochnow, Dr. Amy Barker, Heidi Hess, and CMU student Tahirih Bochmann answering audience questions.

PANEL FOR PROGRESS

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor December 4, 2024

Five LGBTQ community members gathered as a panel to discuss the most imminent issues facing the queer community in the region. Moderated by students in the Sociology of Sexuality course, it was hosted...

Students and community members in line to vote on campus in the UC. CMU took numerous initiatives to encourage student engagement in the election.

POLLS AND POLICIES

Nikoli Weir, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Politics has always been a divisive issue, and the recent general election is no exception. According to the Associated Press (AP), 153 million Americans voted in the 2024 elections, which AP described...

Dr. Winegard lecturing for one of his history classes. Winegard has achieved multiple accomplishments, including the publishing of six books.

A FULFILLING FUTURE

Olivia Garcia, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The newly released Netflix  docuseries “What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates” recently featured a special guest from Colorado Mesa University (CMU). History professor Dr. Timothy Winegard appeared...

A group photo of this year's annual campus safety walk. The intention of the safety walk is to unite students and faculty in identifying important safety concerns.

UP AND FUNCTIONING

Jacqui Whirl, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

One of the highest points of interest among students choosing which college to attend is the safety of the facilities where they will be spending their time. Defining campus safety is invaluable to college...

A recent photo of the address at which the remains were found. The house has since been sold to new owners.

A CONTINUED CASE

Alicia Vuittonet, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The tragic revelation last year of the finding of human remains in a home on Pinyon Avenue left the Grand Junction community shaken. The victim, who had been missing for nearly two decades, was identified...

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