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WESTERN CULTURE CLUB HIRE PATRIOT FRONT LAWYER

WESTERN CULTURE CLUB HIRE PATRIOT FRONT LAWYER

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
March 16, 2025
Jared Taylor was invited to speak at CMU and is a known white supremacist and eugenics advocate. \\ Photo from American Renaissance

WHITE SUPREMACY AT CMU

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
March 12, 2025
A group of protestors consisting of CMU students, alumni and Grand Junction locals stand together flying signs and flags. Protests have been taking place near campus every weekend from 10a.m. to 3p.m.

[Photo] PEACEFUL PUSHBACK

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Jessalyn Gallegos pitching a game against Regis. She has an ERA of 1.96, ranking fifth in the RMAC. \\ Kari Bollinger for The Criterion

MAVS HOLD STEADY

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2025
As Sinclair and Hoffman host "The Update," a student behind the scenes operates the switchboard. Students can find archived episodes of "The Update" and other programs on YouTube.

INSIDE THE OUTLET: CMU TV

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2025
An aerial view of downtown Seattle, bisected by Interstate Highway 5. This is an example of design that doesn't function for all residents. Historic buildings as well as 6.000 homes were demolished to make space in the 1960s. Seattle now has some of the worst traffic congestion in the country and that shouldn't continue. Image from the Library of Congress.

DETACHED AND DISFUNCTIONAL

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
February 26, 2025
Dr. Terry Chase gives a key note at the conclusion of the symposium.

SAFE TRAVELS

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
September 19, 2024
Student demonstrations were sparked by uncertainty for the future of migrants that may be in the U.S. unlawfully. A peaceful rally was put together by junior in political science Becky Mendoza (pictured above) that took over the corners of 12th St and North Ave.

EXECUTIVE ANXIETY

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2025
ASG President Leilani Domingo and other executive board members at the 2024 biennial conference. Student organizations present budgets to the ASG every two years

[Photo] BUDGET BOLSTERING

Jacqui Whirl, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
(Left to right) CMU student Evelyn Drollinger-Smith, adjunct lecturer Jennifer Miller, Jared Prochnow, Dr. Amy Barker, Heidi Hess, and CMU student Tahirih Bochmann answering audience questions.

PANEL FOR PROGRESS

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
December 4, 2024
A recent photo of the address at which the remains were found. The house has since been sold to new owners.

[Photo] A CONTINUED CASE

Alicia Vuittonet, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
GATHERING GRAMMYS

GATHERING GRAMMYS

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2025
PRESENTATION PREPARATION

PRESENTATION PREPARATION

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2025
An empty field at the Great West Beer Fest During Parent's Weekend last semester

[Photo] GET ME OUT OF HERE

Matt Corsi, Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2024
The limelight raft device used by the team. This device allowed the team to gather samples to capture biodiversity in rainforests.

EYES ON THE XPRIZE

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
February 3, 2025
HEADBANGERS HELPING OUT

HEADBANGERS HELPING OUT

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2025
The logo for ConcernedApe, the creator of Stardew Valley. Courtesy of ConcernedApe.

PATIENCE FOR THE PATCH

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
December 4, 2024
The rent at this downtown apartment is listed at $2,000 for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Some have been struggling to find affordable housing and the outlook is grim based on availability..

[Photo] HUSTLING FOR HOUSING

Martin Grajalez-Florez, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
A mural by CMU alumni Emily Adamson on the back of Copeka Coffee highlighting their inclusive values.

[Photo] BEST BUZZ IN TOWN

Becca Dunn, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
SCIENCE STRUCK

SCIENCE STRUCK

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
November 13, 2024
POLITICAL POSTINGS

POLITICAL POSTINGS

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
October 30, 2024
Nursing junior Nikita Thapa and film and animation sophomore Ajilon Reese find inspiration on campus for their artwork . They find value in the process of creating their art.

[Photo] GETTING LOST IN THE COST

Martín Grajalez-Flórez, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
CHUGGING FOR CHARITY

CHUGGING FOR CHARITY

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
October 17, 2024
The moms of MomTok in promotional material for their HULU show //Image courtesy of HULU

#MOMTOK

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
October 3, 2024
CANDIDATES ON CAMPUS

CANDIDATES ON CAMPUS

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
October 3, 2024
Chef Holding a plate of veggies

PHALLIC PHOODS PHOREVER

Quinn Harrer and Julia Wildman
September 6, 2024
THE GIST - 09/19/2024

THE GIST – 09/19/2024

Julia Wildman, Opinions Editor
September 5, 2024
IMPACT OF HOSTING THE OLYMPICS

IMPACT OF HOSTING THE OLYMPICS

Julia Wildman and Quinn Harrer
September 2, 2024
Julia's Book Review

Julia’s Book Review

Julia Wildman
May 8, 2024
Increasing scholarship changes

Increasing scholarship changes

Julia Wildman
May 8, 2024
Screenshot

GJHS farewell tour

Julia Wildman
April 26, 2024
Global food scarcity is a myth

Global food scarcity is a myth

Julia Wildman
April 24, 2024
The housing market will be our downfall

The housing market will be our downfall

Julia Wildman
April 10, 2024
Mental Health Horizons

Mental Health Horizons

Julia Wildman
April 10, 2024
Always remember

Always remember

Julia Wildman
April 10, 2024
Mesa liftoff

Mesa liftoff

Julia Wildman
March 25, 2024
Valley representation

Valley representation

Julia Wildman
March 14, 2024
Julia's book review: "Free Speech for Me, But Not for Thee”

Julia’s book review: “Free Speech for Me, But Not for Thee”

Julia Wildman
March 14, 2024
Voting district updates

Voting district updates

Julia Wildman
February 29, 2024
I don't care, just wash your hands

I don’t care, just wash your hands

Julia Wildman
February 29, 2024
Julia's book review: "Brave the Wild River"

Julia’s book review: “Brave the Wild River”

Julia Wildman
February 27, 2024
Jobs that rock

Jobs that rock

Julia Wildman
February 27, 2024
Gruesome freezer find

Gruesome freezer find

Julia Wildman
February 27, 2024
CMU follows through

CMU follows through

Julia Wildman
February 25, 2024
Creating community through art

Creating community through art

Julia Wildman
September 10, 2023
Julia's Book Review: This is What America Looks Like

Julia’s Book Review: This is What America Looks Like

Julia Wildman
September 10, 2023
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