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FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES
FOOTBALL FOR DUMMIES
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • September 7, 2025

Ah, football. The great American pastime that somehow manages to bring together beer, nachos and yelling at the television to make your neighbors...

STATS, STANDINGS AND EVENTS
STATS, STANDINGS AND EVENTS
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • August 24, 2025

This year, The Criterion is introducing a new Standings, Statistics and Events graphic. Given that the fall semester began less than one full...

Women's basketball guard Macy Larsen
RMAC NETWORK CHARGING FOR VIEWS
Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief • August 24, 2025

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Network has implemented a charge for their streaming services starting this school year. Ever since...

Katie Lozano-Monjaraz (3) sprints down the field in Thursday night’s match versus St. Edwards University. The Mavericks opened their season with a statement, shutting out the Hilltoppers 4-0
FOUR GOALS, ZERO DOUBT
Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer • September 7, 2025

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...

 Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State.
LAXING THE COMPETITION
Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

The lacrosse programs are on a streak, defeating both conference and non-conference opponents as they surge through the heart of their seasons....

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

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...

Senior Kash Bradley lines up in the secondary in a game against CSU Pueblo last season. Bradley was named an All-RMAC 2025 selection.
PICKED FOURTH PLAYING FOR FIRST
Justin Shaw, Sports Editor • August 24, 2025

Competitiveness runs deep. It shows up in how we study, how we work and how we play. For Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Hunter...

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