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The crosswalk where the student was struck in broad daylight. The flashing lights are supposed to alert drivers of the presence of pedestrians. This is a common traffic calming device in high pedestrian areas.

STUDENT PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY CAR

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2025

A student pedestrian has been hospitalized after being struck by a car while crossing 12th St. The student was utilizing the crosswalks with signals between Texas Avenue and Mesa Avenue in the early afternoon...

Around 700 people gathered along 12th and the University Center to protest Jared Taylor last March

CHECKING IN ON JARED TAYLOR

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2025

It’s been about six months since the Western Culture Club invited Jared Taylor to speak at CMU. In that time, many questions went unanswered, and some information was pushed to the margins to make way...

GSA co-coordinator K McCormack featured on whiteboard in Student Life Office.

LGBTQ+ FORM OPENS UP

Marigold Nugent, News Editor August 24, 2025

Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) have created a way for queer students to document negative experiences -- the Queer Harassment Form. They say that too many queerphobic interactions between students...

Students repelling down the side of the Davis School of Business. The Outdoor Program hosts various outdoor activities accessible to students.

FLOODING FAILURE

Dana Dial, Managing Editor August 24, 2025

An unexpected closure hit the Outdoor Program (OP) as a sump pump failure resulted in an estimated three to four inches of standing water flooding the basement. “It was soaking into the carpet, the...

Students wait in line at The Maverick Bookstore on the first day of classes.

SELF-CARE AT MAVERICK STORE

Marigold Nugent, News Editor August 24, 2025

The Maverick Bookstore has expanded from textbooks and CMU merchandise to include personal care items. A staple of the campus community, the store wanted to reflect student needs and prioritize personal...

Early Start athletes gather outside of The Caf following football practice.

EARLY START RACES AHEAD

Marigold Nugent, News Editor August 24, 2025

CMU’s Early Start Program added specialized course tracks for prospective business, health science and engineering students this year. The Early Start Program is an opportunity for first-time traditional...

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...

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