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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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Head Baseball Coach Chris Hanks speaks after recieving the Game Changer Award from Positive Coaching Alliance on March 27, in San Frnacisco. CMU alum and pro-athlete Sergio Romo recognized Hanks’ coaching success. (Courtesy of Chris Hanks)

RECOGNIZING 33 YEARS

Abe Vasquez, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

CMU’s head baseball coach Christopher Hanks received an award on behalf of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) on March 27. Hanks appeared at the annual PCA Awards to receive the Game Changer award.  As...

Junior forward Clayton Jewell (33) charges the Brownson Arena basket against New Mexico Highlands in the RMAC quarterfinal. The Mavericks won 91-90 in overtime. They traveled to Spearfish, South Dakota and took second in the RMAC.

2ND IN THE RMAC

Becca Dunn, Opinions Editor March 23, 2026

After a nail-biting victory against the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves in the semifinals and a hard-fought battle against the Black Hills State University Yellowjackets, the RMAC tournament ended. Men’s basketball...

HOMERUN HOMIES

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2026

Men’s baseball is the “winningest” team in the country since 2009. They have more wins under their belt than any other Division II baseball team. Head Coach Chris Hanks said that the team’s culture...

SUPLEXING THE SEASON

SUPLEXING THE SEASON

Charlene Clark, Sports Editor February 2, 2026

From a returning All-American, national rankings and a recognized RMAC Men’s-Wrestler-of-the-Week, the CMU Men’s Wrestling lineup is working hard to finish the season strong.  After a tough loss...

WINTER BREAK RECAP

WINTER BREAK RECAP

Caleb Barnett, Distribution Manager January 19, 2026

Campus may be mostly desolate over winter break, but for the men’s basketball team, the work doesn’t stop. After starting the season with a buzzer-beater upset over #3 Dallas Baptist, the Mavs went...

MAVS BUILD TOWARD 2026

MAVS BUILD TOWARD 2026

Caleb Barnett, Staff Writer December 1, 2025

As the final whistle of the football season blew on Nov. 15, the scoreboard read 28-42, closing the year with a 6-5 record. It fell just short of last season’s 7-4 mark, which was highlighted by a 6-game...

Golf is the sport perfect for beginners...and everyone who still plays like one. //Graphic by Justin Shaw

GOLF FOR DUMMIES

Caleb Barnett, Staff Writer November 17, 2025

Sports for Dummies is back, and we’re taking a break from all the sports where people get knocked around. Instead, we’re focused on a sport that’s all about patience, aim and trying not to snap a...

CMU Men's Rugby players rug against rival Boise State University on Nov. 8, competing on the Peach Bowl soccer fields in Palisade due to construction at their home pitch.

HIGH PEAKS, WINNING STREAKS

Charlene Clark, Arts & Life Editor November 17, 2025

Men’s Rugby is achieving never-before-seen heights. After dominating conference rival Montana State University (MSU), CMU prepared to battle Boise State University (BSU) for the High Peaks Conference...

LeBron James (left) whines as Stephen Curry (right) carelessly looks on with Nikola Jokic (center) hoisting the NBA championship trophy.

BASKETBALL FOR DUMMIES

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor November 3, 2025

If you’ve ever watched a basketball game, you’ve probably yelled, “That’s a foul!” at your TV, without actually knowing what a foul is. Or maybe you nodded along when someone said, “That was...

Redshirt Junior Defender Connor Chilson sqaures up for a kick at Sunday’s match versus Fort Lewis College. The Mavericks defeated the ninth ranked Skyhawks in dominant fashion, winning the match 4-1.

MAVS CATCH FIRE AT HOME

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor October 20, 2025

The CMU Men’s Soccer team has found its stride. In a weekend at Community Hospital Unity Field, the Mavericks put together two statement victories, first dismantling Adams State 5–0, then taking down...

Barry Bonds menacingly stares at you, with the intent of intimidation. Why? Because you need to catch up on your baseball lingo.

BASEBALL FOR DUMMIES

Caleb Barnett, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

Baseball used to be America’s favorite pastime, but for better or worse, it has since been dethroned by the NFL. However, baseball still thrives in Latin America. On the surface, it’s simple: nine...

From happiness to hopelessness, fantasy football can change lives abruptly. While fantasy football can be played for free, many players choose to wager money each season.

FANTASY FOOTBALL FEVER

Charlene Clark, Arts & Life Editor October 6, 2025

Since football season has begun, you may have heard conversations that sound something like this: “I have a draft on Sunday” or “the Cowboys defense got me barely any points this week!” These things...

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