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FIGHTING FOR CHANGE

FIGHTING FOR CHANGE

Bob Loblaw, Staff Continental Breakfast May 7, 2025

The City of Grand Junction has officially renamed the Grand Mesa the Big Table. City Council voted late last month to change the name after a monthslong campaign by CMU President John Marshall. When asked...

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Princess Die, Alternative Facts Editor May 7, 2025

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has a new superstar on campus: Jesus Christ. Christ chose to come to our humble campus to get his associate’s degree in viticulture and enology. “I felt that after 2,000...

PARKING YACHT

PARKING YACHT

Rhoda Buss, Staff Jester May 7, 2025

In response to student concerns about parking on campus, President John Marshall proudly announced on Monday that CMU will be eliminating all parking lots from campus. This decision comes after months...

RuPaul Charles will be hosting a discussion on the benefits of conversion therapy.
Students look forward to attending the event during finals week.

GUEST STAR

Sasha Norm, Staff Infection May 7, 2025

For those who missed the opportunity to attend Jared Taylor’s conference back in March, the Western Culture Club has a treat for you. On May 12, ex-host of RuPaul’s Drag Race and former acclaimed...

Joint Juice's new and improved logo.
Students look forward to enjoying new ingredients that have been added to the menu.

WATCH YOUR FINGERS

Princess Die, Alternative Facts Editor May 7, 2025

Juice Junction in the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Mav Center has a new exciting ingredient in their smoothies: fellow students. Their new menu has many options, including Finger Blast Supreme, Bloody...

FOOL MAY ONCE, SHAME ON YOU

FOOL MAY ONCE, SHAME ON YOU

Bob Loblaw, Staff Infection May 7, 2025

Due to complications caused by Jared Taylor’s speaking engagement, April Fool’s Day was moved from April 1 to May 1 to accommodate the satirical edition of the Criterion. The Colorado Mesa University...

In his 18 years at CMU, Jeremy Franklin has had a profound impact on students pursing degrees in musical theatre
His departure from teh school will be bittersweet for both faculty and students.

FINAL CURTAIN CALL

Kazuo Salazar, Managing Editor April 23, 2025

It’s been nearly twenty years since Director of Musical Theatre Jeremy Franklin arrived in Grand Junction as a performer for the Cabaret Theatre. In the years since, he has been majorly responsible...

The 2025 Colorado Capital Conference will be held in June at Capitol Hill.
With only 100 spots to fill, CMU urges students to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

LAWMAKING LESSONS

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The selection process for students seeking to attend the Colorado Capital Conference is in the final stages. After completing the interviewing and selection processes, this small pool of students will...

The Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center makes significant efforts spread knowledge of important water issues.
Research grants that the Water Center has received have helped produce a multitude of vital research reports.

A FLOW OF FUNDING

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The Colorado River District (CRD) awarded a $300,000 grant to the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center. CMU will provide an additional $300,000 to match the grant. This money...

IN THE AFTERMATH

IN THE AFTERMATH

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor April 23, 2025

Another controversial speaker was invited to speak on campus by the chapter of Turning Point USA at Colorado Mesa University (TPUSA-CMU).  TPUSA-CMU submitted an event request to host Charlie Kirk,...

VANDALISM ON CAMPUS

VANDALISM ON CAMPUS

Nathan Warner, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

While most students were kicking off spring break, tensions remained on campus. Early in the morning on March 17, the Grand Junction police department responded to reports of vandalism on campus. They...

Dr. Roberto Montoya at a tabling at CMU back when it was named Mesa State College.
A CMU alumnus, Montoya felt that his return to CMU as the new President of Student Services was meant to be.

PASSING THE TORCH

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor April 23, 2025

Dr. Roberto Montoya stepped in as the new Vice President of Student Services at the beginning of April. Current Vice President Jody Diers is set to retire at the end of the semester and is working towards...

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