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The Student News Site of Colorado Mesa University

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The University Center (UC) has a big red button (BRB) behind its help desk that building occupants can press to lock the UC’s entrances in emergency situations. CMU is using recently granted state funding to add a mass notification system to pair with BRBs in all campus facilities.

BIG RED BUTTON GETS THE GREEN LIGHT

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
October 18, 2025
Sophomore biology major Jack Loch reads his story “The Fly” at the Writers’ Guild open mic event. A total of 10 students shared their best pieces.

Put Down the Pen, Pick Up the Mic

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
October 6, 2025
Emma Gregory (left) played the seductive Elmire in the comedy play, while August Igoe (right) played the main character, Tartuffe. The CMU production had a total of six showings over the span of two weekends.

Reviewing Tartuffe

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
October 6, 2025
A sign from the on-campus dining hall, The Caf, outlines nine foods present at the salad bar, and indicates that none of these options are gluten-free. The Caf’s lack of an allergy-free food station has sidelined students with life-threatening food allergies, such as Celiac disease, who must still pay for a meal-plan while living on campus.

[Photo] CAMPUS DINING CROSSES CONTAMINATION LINE

October 5, 2025
Freshman pre-business administration major Luke Travis holds up the rock he found at Highline Lake State Park, which turned out to be an ancient piece of limestone.

[Photo] FOSSIL ROCKS GEOLOGIST CONFIDENCE

October 5, 2025
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Tutor and civil engineering major Mitch Ortiz tutors business management major Yasmin Campos for an upcoming College Algebra exam. The Center for Academic Support (CAS) connects students with student tutors and was recently renamed from the Tutorial Learning Center (TLC).

TOMLINSON TUTORING GLOWS UP

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
September 12, 2025
A QR code near Flat Top Grill and Rowdy's in the University Center (UC) advertises CMU's new Grubhub partnership. Students can speed up on-campus dining by ordering ahead on the app.

[Photo] GRUBHUB CUTS THE TIME IN DINING

Dana Dial, Managing Editor
September 12, 2025
The CMU Pisser's TikTok account currently has over 2,000 followers. The account has "hit" various locations on campus, including Aspen Hall and the University Center's water fountain.

A CAMPISS MYSTERY: CMU PISSER UNVEILED

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
September 10, 2025
Psychology Club gathers to discuss the beginning of the semester and their progress on the new peer mentorship program. Courtesy of Psychology Club

FREE MENTORSHIP TRAINING

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
September 5, 2025
GSA co-coordinator K McCormack featured on whiteboard in Student Life Office.

LGBTQ+ FORM OPENS UP

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
August 24, 2025
Students repelling down the side of the Davis School of Business. The Outdoor Program hosts various outdoor activities accessible to students.

[Photo] FLOODING FAILURE

Dana Dial, Managing Editor
August 24, 2025
Students wait in line at The Maverick Bookstore on the first day of classes.

SELF-CARE AT MAVERICK STORE

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
August 24, 2025
Early Start athletes gather outside of The Caf following football practice.

EARLY START RACES AHEAD

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
August 24, 2025
Ho’olokahi Polynesian Alliance (HPA) welcomes new students with a touch of Polynesian culture, passing out colorful leis.

[Photo] NEW MAV DAYS

August 24, 2025
Books labelled with key words for the “Blind Date with a Book” sit on a table awaiting readers. “Blind Date with a Book” is a popular event for engagement with the library. appearing at least annually on campus.

TURNING THE PAGE

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
Gail Lesser Gerber & CMU kinesiology professor share comments after the film screening. This event occurred as part of the Holocaust awareness series, which featured several discussions and panels

ORIGINS AND IMPLICATIONS

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
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 Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center makes significant efforts spread knowledge of important water issues. Research grants that the Water Center has received have helped produce a multitude of vital research reports.

A FLOW OF FUNDING

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025
Students gather in the plaza to celebrate diversity at the campus Unity Event. The event was held as a celebration in response to Jared Taylor’s contentuous speech.

CAMPUS CONNECTION

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
A crowded assembly of new freshman hold up the “Mavs Up” hand sign at an event during the 2024 New Mav Days. Campus experienced a 30% uptick in enrolled freshman in comparison to years prior.

A CROWDED CAMPUS

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
One of NASA’s runway costumes referenced the rhetoric of residential schooling. The phrase on the back of this shirt refers to a speech by R.H. Pratt, who wanted to “civilize” Native Americans through forced assimilation. \ Teagan Meens for the Criterion

GARMENTS GALORE

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
The Pantry’s sign and logo. The Pantry is CMU’s main resource for students facing food insecurity.

A SWIPING SCANDAL

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Use of AI as seen on the webpage of Cmu Tech.

ARTIFICIAL ADVERTS

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
The Pantry’s sign and logo. The Pantry is CMU’s main resource for students facing food insecurity.

A SWIPING SCANDAL

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
A firegfighter from the station in Palisade. CMU Tech features programs for EMT, fire science and paramedic positions.

MOVING ON FORWARD

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
REDUCED RECYCLING

REDUCED RECYCLING

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
HISTORICAL THEATER ON CENTER STAGE

HISTORICAL THEATER ON CENTER STAGE

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
PAINT THE TOWN RAINBOW

PAINT THE TOWN RAINBOW

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
SHOOT FOR THE STARS

SHOOT FOR THE STARS

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
September 5, 2024
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