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Previous Student Director Arrested for Ai Misuse

Samuel Seitz, Staff Writter November 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence has been said to be the worst enemy of modern educational institutions in recent years. Typically, this is due to fears of academic dishonesty among students; however, the reasoning...

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SEEDS SHE HAS SOWN

September 30, 2024

Founder Of FIRS Dr. Melissa Connor will be retiring 2024 2024 A leading force in forensics and anthropology programs at CMU, Dr. Melissa Connor is about to embark on her next adventure, as she will...

Dr. Timothy Winegard giving a talk on his new book The Horse

BACK ON THE SADDLE

August Jones September 13, 2024

On Tuesday July 30, 2024, Colorado Mesa University’s associate history and political science professor, Dr. Timothy Winegard, released a new book, and it’s already an international bestseller. Dr....

Increasing scholarship changes

Increasing scholarship changes

Julia Wildman May 8, 2024

Aspinall Foundation and CMU merge together to increase scholarship pool by nearly double The Aspinall Foundation has decided to merge with the Colorado Mesa University Foundation.  This will allow...

Named for legends

Named for legends

Kazuo Salazar May 8, 2024

The dance department is wrapping up 2024 by naming the dance studio after Colorado Mesa University (CMU) stand out dance community member Ann Sanders. Dance has drawn attention from across the country,...

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In short

Kazuo Salazar May 8, 2024

On May 14, the Literary Review hosted their annual launch party to celebrate the release of their collection of stories, poems and works from the English and mass communications department. On May 6,...

A new face in the OP

A new face in the OP

Kaydee Lucero May 8, 2024

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has welcomed Alec Sica as its new Outdoor Program (OP) Director as of April 2024. Sica brings with him a wealth of experience in outdoor education, having spent a decade...

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ASG election results are in

Gwyn Elliott April 26, 2024

The new Associated Student Government (ASG) President is Lelani Domingo and the Vice President is Myles Newble. This came after a long race starting in April and they were announced as the winners...

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CDI student summit

Kaydee Lucero April 26, 2024

The Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI) Student Summit served as a catalyst for dialogue and action, urging attendees to recognize the interconnectedness of democracy, climate justice and youth empowerment. The...

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Dreams to Reality

Tahirih Bochmann April 26, 2024

A diverse group of faculty and students have joined forces to develop an incredible tool for second-year film student Cleo Wayt. Wayt is a 19-year old who was born with cerebral palsy, and dreams...

Business after hours

Business after hours

Kaydee Lucero April 26, 2024

The Culinary Arts Department at CMU Tech has once again captivated the local Chambers of Commerce with its series of Business After Hours events. Held on Feb. 27, March 8 and April 11 for the Grand...

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GJHS farewell tour

Julia Wildman April 26, 2024

It was an emotional day at Grand Junction High School (GJHS) as the community gathered to bid farewell to the building before it is demolished at the end of the school year. According to the District...

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