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The Crime Scene Lab simulation room is arranged with blood on the mattress of a bed, a bedside table with a lamp and two shark heads that were placed there by Dr. Dante Penington "for fun." The Crime Scene House moved from an off-campus location to three smaller, divided rooms in the Maverick Innovation Center. //Courtesy of the Criminal Justice Department

CRIME SCENE HOUSE MURDERED

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
September 20, 2025
Dr. Temple Grandin speaks to a completely full audience in CMU's Meyer Ballroom. Grandin is famous for her work in agriculture designing humane livestock facilities, and being a spokesperson for autism awareness.

INSPIRING INNOVATERS

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
March 26, 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.

PEACEFUL PUSHBACK

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
STUDENT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: ALYSSA GRAZIOSA

STUDENT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: ALYSSA GRAZIOSA

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
Illustration by Anna Dunn

SPITTING IRON AND TAKING NAMES

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
January 29, 2025
WHAT'S THE BUZZ?

WHAT’S THE BUZZ?

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
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