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FLYING HIGH
Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025

Student athletes at CMU have a packed schedule, and the cheer team is no exception. The team cheers at all home football games, along with some...

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,...

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...

FLYING HIGH
Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer • October 20, 2025

Student athletes at CMU have a packed schedule, and the cheer team is no exception. The team cheers at all home football games, along with some...

Sophomore defense Olivia Barrett sprints down the field in a match versus MSU Denver on Sept. 28. The Mavs defeated the Roadrunners, shutting them out 2-0 on their home turf.
NO ENTRY
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • October 6, 2025

The CMU women’s soccer team carried plenty of momentum into its first road-and-home split of RMAC play, holding a three-match win streak and...

Mav Money Line
Mav Money Line
Dean Allen, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

Sophomore defense Olivia Barrett sprints down the field in a match versus MSU Denver on Sept. 28. The Mavs defeated the Roadrunners, shutting them out 2-0 on their home turf.
NO ENTRY
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • October 6, 2025

The CMU women’s soccer team carried plenty of momentum into its first road-and-home split of RMAC play, holding a three-match win streak and...

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...

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