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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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Paddy Pimblett fought Justin Gaethje on the evening of Jan. 24 in UFC 324. Pimblett lost by decision after a cocky campaign. CMU students still find his humorous interviews funny and are excited for his upcoming matches.

PADDY “THE BADDY” PUMMELED

John Leet, Accuracy Manager February 16, 2026

Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje traded titanic blows over UFC 324’s interim lightweight title fight. Hosted at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Gaethje decisively beat Pimblett by unanimous decision...

Even if you think that you’re an everyday driver, you have the opportunity to put that pedal to the metal and speed down North Avenue like an F1 driver. The last sentence was obviously a joke, please race responsibly. // Graphic by Justin Shaw

F1 FOR DUMMIES

Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer December 1, 2025

An old sport has been gaining popularity in the US in recent years, thanks in part to a Netflix docuseries that follows the sport from an up-close and personal perspective. Formula One (F1) auto racing...

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...

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...

Nobody warned me that fanstasy football would have flashbacks. The PTSD stands for Post-Trade Stress 
Disorder. //Graphic by Justin Shaw

FANTASY FOOTBALL RUINED MY LIFE

Caleb Barnett, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

Attention, ladies and gentlemen. I hear that many of you would love to learn to play fantasy football. It’s a fun little game that you can play with your friends and family, and is the closest many of...

It’s like CrossFit, but everyone is wearing chainmail. You’ll burn calories, make friends and probably question your life choices somewhere between sword swings. //Graphic by Justin Shaw

HEMA FOR DUMMIES

Adrian Hodulik, Staff Writer October 20, 2025

Have you found yourself having the desire to become a knight in an age where nearly all knightly gear is obsolete, and no professional knightly guild exists? If so, the loose grouping of Historical European...

SPORTS TALK FOR DUMMIES

SPORTS TALK FOR DUMMIES

Justin Shaw, Sports Editor August 24, 2025

If you’ve ever sat through a sports conversation and felt completely lost, don’t worry, because you’re not alone. Sports fanatics like to toss around phrases like they’re speaking a foreign language,...

Candidate profiles

Candidate profiles

Letter to Editor April 10, 2024

Molly Brimhall, Presidential Candidate My name is Molly Brimhall, I am a Political Science student. I am also currently serving as the Social and Behavioral Sciences senator in ASG and the President...

Rise of Robots

Rise of Robots

April Fools April 1, 2024

Shockwaves are rolling through campus after an announcement to hand over all money management to robots. This shift comes as a response to years of mismanagement and fumbling by human decision makers...

The Maverick baseball team enjoys the firework show at Suplizio Field on Star Wars Night on May 4. CMU steamrolled the Grizzlies 17-5 with a 12-run third inning.

Best of the Best

Matt Majewski and Dane Campbell May 12, 2023

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and the athletic department once again achieved an outstanding year of performances; one marked with a plethora of conference championships and even a couple national championships.  While...

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