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In his 18 years at CMU, Jeremy Franklin has had a profound impact on students pursing degrees in musical theatre
His departure from teh school will be bittersweet for both faculty and students.
FINAL CURTAIN CALL
Kazuo Salazar, Managing Editor • April 23, 2025

It’s been nearly twenty years since Director of Musical Theatre Jeremy Franklin arrived in Grand Junction as a performer for the Cabaret Theatre....

VANDALISM ON CAMPUS
VANDALISM ON CAMPUS
Nathan Warner, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

While most students were kicking off spring break, tensions remained on campus. Early in the morning on March 17, the Grand Junction police department...

Dr. Roberto Montoya at a tabling at CMU back when it was named Mesa State College.
A CMU alumnus, Montoya felt that his return to CMU as the new President of Student Services was meant to be.
PASSING THE TORCH
Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor • April 23, 2025

Dr. Roberto Montoya stepped in as the new Vice President of Student Services at the beginning of April. Current Vice President Jody Diers is...

PACKED AND ROWDY
PACKED AND ROWDY
Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 23, 2025

A record 4,321 fans packed the stands as Colorado Mesa University (CMU) rodeo athletes battled for regional bids and left it all in the arena. After...

STILL STANDING STRONG
STILL STANDING STRONG
Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 23, 2025

A grand slam, a shutout and a whole lot of heart kept the Mavericks’ championship hopes alive through two critical series in RMAC play. With...

The 2025 Colorado Capital Conference will be held in June at Capitol Hill.
With only 100 spots to fill, CMU urges students to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
LAWMAKING LESSONS
Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

The selection process for students seeking to attend the Colorado Capital Conference is in the final stages. After completing the interviewing...

IN THE AFTERMATH
IN THE AFTERMATH
Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor • April 23, 2025

Another controversial speaker was invited to speak on campus by the chapter of Turning Point USA at Colorado Mesa University (TPUSA-CMU).  TPUSA-CMU...

ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL
ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL
Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor • April 9, 2025

Jared Taylor presented his pro-segregation speech "Divorce Papers for a Divided Nation” on Thursday, March 27. A member of campus personnel...

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