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WESTERN CULTURE CLUB HIRE PATRIOT FRONT LAWYER

WESTERN CULTURE CLUB HIRE PATRIOT FRONT LAWYER

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor March 16, 2025

Western Culture Club has lawyered up. The club’s president, Maxwell Applebaugh, indicated that they have Texas-based attorney Jason Lee Van Dyke on retainer as a protective measure against threats and...

Jared Taylor was invited to speak at CMU and is a known white supremacist and eugenics advocate. 
\\ Photo from American Renaissance

WHITE SUPREMACY AT CMU

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor March 12, 2025

The Western Culture Club has invited Jared Taylor, a white supremacist and eugenics advocate, to speak at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) at the end of March. Business Administration student Maxwell Applebaugh...

Jody Diers has played an integral part in serving the CMU student community for over a decade.
Her impact on campus will last far beyond the length of her career.

THE END OF AN ERA

Dana Dial, Accuracy Manager March 12, 2025

After over a decade of dedication to serving students at Colorado Mesa University (CMU), yet another beloved faculty member will be closing doors and stepping into a new chapter come the end of the spring...

A crowded assembly of new freshman hold up the “Mavs Up” hand sign at an event during the 2024 New Mav Days. Campus experienced a 30% uptick in enrolled freshman in comparison to years prior.

A CROWDED CAMPUS

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

At the start of this spring semester,  Res Life released an unprecedented announcement. It indicated that “returning students who are not required to live on campus will not have access to the housing...

CMU has numerous mental health resources available on campus. These include the Student Wellness Center, where students can seek help surrounding mental health.

MAVERICKS MATTER

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Mavs Matter is a newly developed mental health initiative designed to build resilience, provide intervention support and enhance mental health education across campus. Colorado Mesa University (CMU)...

Students connect with potential employers during the Spring 2024 Environmental Career Fair. 
Employers offer opportunities for internships and positions to students in related degree programs.

NETWORK NATURALS

Michaela Howard, News Editor March 3, 2025

Students majoring in biology, outdoor recreation and natural science were welcomed warmly by employers who scouted out Colorado Mesa University (CMU) students at the recent Natural Resource Job Fair. Students...

Fire Science trainers handling equipment for student training.
CMU Tech has developed strong connections over the years with GJFD, having GJFD employees consistently serving as trainers and instructors.

WEST COAST WILDS

Leobardo Marin Rivera, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

As the Pacific Palisades are ravaged by one of the worst wildfire occurrences in California history, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Tech has teamed up with the Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD). They...

Dr. Timothy Hatten has begun working on his third Fulbright Scholarship grant project.
Hatten has beem a professor at CMU for 30 years, and will retire in Spring of 2025.

BUSINESS IS BRIGHT

Juliana Bomark, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

The distance is long between Grand Junction, Colorado and Mongolia, but the journey recently opened up new doors for a Colorado Mesa University (CMU) instructor. Professor of business administration...

A group of protestors consisting of CMU students, alumni and Grand Junction locals stand together flying signs and flags. Protests have been taking place near campus every weekend from 10a.m. to 3p.m.

PEACEFUL PUSHBACK

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer March 3, 2025

On this corner, the town of Grand Junction is divided. The intersection of North and 12th St. has recently become a popular place for people protesting ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and immigrant...

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....

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 12, 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....

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