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The University Center (UC) has a big red button (BRB) behind its help desk that building occupants can press to lock the UC’s entrances in emergency situations. CMU is using recently granted state funding to add a mass notification system to pair with BRBs in all campus facilities.

BIG RED BUTTON GETS THE GREEN LIGHT

Marigold Nugent, News Editor October 18, 2025

Campus Safety recently tested its emergency notification system with a series of text messages and emails sent to students across campus on Oct. 3. CMU is continuing to expand towards other emergency safety...

A Samsung air conditioning (AC) unit resides on a dorm room wall in Piñon Hall. Student residents in Piñon Hall report a continuous lack of cold air from the ACs in their dorm rooms.

SWEAT IT OUT

Layla Carlson, Staff Writer October 18, 2025

In early August, the air conditioning (AC) on the men’s side of the Piñon Residence Hall stopped producing cold air. Piñon Residents did not realize this would become an ongoing issue, however, heat...

A sign labeled “lasers in use” blocks off a hallway to aid construction progress on the CMU Century Project renovations to the Moss Performing Arts Center during fall 2025. CMU’s construction team missed their original July 2025 completion deadline, and performing arts students are facing constant scheduling issues with the limited practice space available.

PERFORMING ARTS CONSTRUCTION DRUMS UP SCHEDULING OUTRAGE

Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer October 18, 2025

The Moss Performing Arts Center and the Robinson Theatre have seen restricted usage of certain classrooms, hallways, offices and practice rooms since the beginning of the semester for students. CMU’s...

ASG ELECTS SUPREME COURT JUSTICES

ASG ELECTS SUPREME COURT JUSTICES

Brianna Harlow, Distribution Manager October 18, 2025

On Sept. 10, the Associated Student Government (ASG) voted in two new supreme court justices, juniors Kayla Bauer and Addie Bautista. Both students were added to the legislative branch of ASG. Through...

The Garmin flight simulation system is a crucial component of CMU Tech’s newest aviation course. The class possesses a multi-functional flight system for students to simulate navigating with real-life aviation technology.

AVIATION SIMULATION

Adrian Hodulik, Staff Writer October 18, 2025

A new CMU Tech course is targeting female students with an interest in flight simulation technology. Since Grand Junction currently lacks a modern simulated flight program, this class aims to transition...

LAPTOP RENTALS POWER OFF

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2025

Tomlinson Library ended its laptop rental program at the start of the fall semester. Checkout and Reserves Coordinator Stacy Sopher cited overwhelming demand and theft as the cause. “There was a greater...

DORM SEARCH CONSTITUTIONALITY

Luke Travis, Staff Writer October 18, 2025

At CMU, an ongoing debate has been unfolding regarding student privacy, constitutional rights and the university’s responsibility to maintain a safe living environment. The discussion centers on Residence...

A sign from the on-campus dining hall, The Caf, outlines nine foods present at the salad bar, and indicates that none of these options are gluten-free. The Caf’s lack of an allergy-free food station has sidelined students with life-threatening food allergies, such as Celiac disease, who must still pay for a meal-plan while living on campus.

CAMPUS DINING CROSSES CONTAMINATION LINE

Gabby Gallegos, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

Students with food allergies who dine at The Caf are fighting a seemingly neverending battle with getting the food accommodations they need. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...

A sign outside of the Garfield Hall displays the times that the Resident Assistant (RA) duty phone is operational. Students living in Garfield Hall recently knocked on resident doors, pretending to be both RAs and local law enforcement.

“PANTY RAIDERS”

Thomas Chandler, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

Two weeks ago, Garfield Hall’s Residence Assistants (RAs) were put on high alert, as a group of students were causing distress for residents in the building. Reportedly, this group of four or five...

Protester and acting driver, manager and press spokesperson for The Bloodstained Men Mathew Kinnison walks on Independent Avenue and US Highway 6 and 50, holding up a sign that reads: “Circumcision Kills 100+ Boys A Year” and the web address for The Bloodstained Men’s website. The website expresses the group’s views on circumcision.

CIRCUMCISION PROTEST TAKES OVER

Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

The Bloodstained Men staged a protest on Sept. 24 along the intersection between Independent Avenue and US Highway 6 and 50. This protest was a part of their Colorado Circumcision Crisis Protests tour....

Freshman pre-business administration major Luke Travis holds up the rock he found at Highline Lake State Park, which turned out to be an ancient piece of limestone.

FOSSIL ROCKS GEOLOGIST CONFIDENCE

Luke Travis, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

When freshman pre-business administration major Luke Travis picked up a curious rock while exploring the natural areas around Highline Lake State Park, he did not expect it to spark debate among geologists,...

Jared Polis discusses issues facing the Western Slope during an interview with Colorado Public Radio (CPR) reporter Ryan Warner, including immigration concerns, wildfire impacts and traffic concerns on Interstate 70 (I-70) on Sept 9. in the Asteria Theatre.

OUTGOING GOVERNOR TELLS ALL AT ASTERIA THEATRE

Didi Hooper, Staff Writer September 20, 2025

From wildfires to transportation concerns, outgoing Colorado governor Jared Polis discussed his policies and initiatives with Colorado Public Radio’s (CPR) Ryan Warner on Sept 9. While local concerns...

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