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The Student News Site of Colorado Mesa University

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All content by Justin Shaw
BEST OF THE BEST

BEST OF THE BEST

Dean Allen and Justin Shaw
May 7, 2025
PACKED AND ROWDY

PACKED AND ROWDY

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

STILL STANDING STRONG

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
April 23, 2025
Led Zeppelin poster from a show at a college.

ROCK N ROLL (R)EVOLUTION

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
A group of protestors marches in unity against Taylor's ideologies at the corner of North Ave. and 12th St. Numerous protests arose both on and off-campus to make a statement against the speaker's presence on campus.

Midfielder Ben Kester (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal versus Adam's State. \\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

LAXING THE COMPETITION

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
(From left) Redshirt Junior Alex Spink follows Redshirt Junior Simon Straub and Redshirt Freshman Gustavo Rivera participate in the 1500 meter sprint on April 4 at the Maverick Invitational. \\ Enrique Quintero for The Criterion

HOME TURF, HIGH MARKS

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
April 9, 2025
A group of people on campus to peacefully protest against the Jared Taylor speaking event.

[Photo] THE RIGHT TO PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY

Julia Wildman, Opinion’s Editor
March 28, 2025
MAVS MAKE THEIR MARK

MAVS MAKE THEIR MARK

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
Senior guard Kylie Kravig spaces the offense in a conference game at Brownson arena. She averages 10.8 points and a team best 6.8 assists per contest. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

HUSTLE AND HEARTBREAK

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
The Colorado Mesa Womens basketball team breaks their post-game huddle after defeating South Dakota Mines, 73-44. The Mavericks won their thirteenth straight game in their annual Blizzard at Brownson game.. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

MAVS RUMBLE TO TENTH STRAIGHT

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
March 26, 2025
SILVER, GOLD, AND MAVROON

SILVER, GOLD, AND MAVROON

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
TOUGH SETS AHEAD

TOUGH SETS AHEAD

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
The Colorado Mesa Womens basketball team breaks their post-game huddle after defeating South Dakota Mines, 73-44. The Mavericks won their thirteenth straight game in their annual Blizzard at Brownson game.. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

RED-HOT MAVERICKS

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Freshman guard Harvey White looks on as redshirt senior Christopher Speller shoots a free throw. In a Thursday night double overtime win over MSU-Denver, Speller scored 17 points and had six rebounds. \\ Shelby Streeter for The Criterion

RUMBLING ROLLERCOASTER

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Junior guard Makayla Moore defending the ball against Regis University. Moore tallied two steals in a good defensive showing on Saturday night. After the 75-60 victory, the team nocthed their eleventh straight victory. The Mavs will look to continue their sustained excellence as they remain atop the 2024 RMAC standings. \\ Courtesy of Ashley Lambert

MAVS RUMBLE TO TENTH STRAIGHT

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Olivia Reed-Thyne clears the paint to score a layup against Colorado Christian University at a home contest at Brownson arena. Reed-Thyne leads the Mavericks in scoring at 22.3 points per contest. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

SWISH, SMASH AND STREAK

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
February 3, 2025
Redshirt junior Ty Allred hitting a contested jump shot over a Colorado Christian University defender in a home contest. Allred is averaging a team leading 14.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 rebounds per game. \\ Jordan Messler for The Criterion

HEART ATTACK HOOPS

Justin Shaw, Co-Sports Editor
February 3, 2025
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