CMU is moving to give its football program a permanent home at Stocker Stadium — and for the first time, the university says it will pay for every brick itself.
During a Grand Junction City Council...
After two years of steadying the Mavericks through a transition, Joan McDermott is stepping down as athletic director (AD) at CMU.
McDermott, who has guided over 30 CMU programs and more than 1,000 student-athletes...
Away games are a requirement for practically all college athletes. Conditions may vary and athletes have to be able to expect the unexpected as they face competition away from the comfort of home.
Women’s...
Depending on where you’re from, you may have seen a ball that’s white with black spots. For some American viewers, the sport associated with this ball is called “soccer.” To the rest of the world,...
An athlete’s number isn’t just a way to organize their stats; it’s often a reflection of who they are.
This is the case for CMU Women’s Soccer player Sarah Dunn.
Dunn has a deeper familial connection...
The CMU women’s rugby team has opened their season with two decisive wins.
After defeating Southern Utah University last week (113-0), the players faced New Mexico State on Saturday, finishing with...
Ah, football. The great American pastime that somehow manages to bring together beer, nachos and yelling at the television to make your neighbors question whether you’re okay.
The game is loved by millions,...
The CMU women’s soccer team began its 2025 season with a 4-0 victory over St. Edward’s University.
The Mavericks are coming off a 14-2-4 season in 2024 that ended in the second round of the NCAA Division...
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• September 7, 2025
From Adelaide to Grand Junction, CMU’s men’s basketball program has become a landing spot for international athletes, with four from Australia alone.
For players like Harvey White and Clayton Jewell,...
Some football journeys follow a straight line. High school stardom leads to a scholarship, and college dominance leads to the pros.
Malik Manuel’s journey has looked nothing like what is considered...
This year, The Criterion is introducing a new Standings, Statistics and Events graphic.
Given that the fall semester began less than one full week before the publication of this edition, there may be...
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Network has implemented a charge for their streaming services starting this school year. Ever since the RMAC Network started four years ago, all of the games...
