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All content by Teagan Meens
"REFUGE(E):" STORYTELLING TO INSPIRE ACTION

“REFUGE(E):” STORYTELLING TO INSPIRE ACTION

Teagan Meens, Photo Editor
September 24, 2025
Jared Polis discusses issues facing the Western Slope during an interview with Colorado Public Radio (CPR) reporter Ryan Warner, including immigration concerns, wildfire impacts and traffic concerns on Interstate 70 (I-70) on Sept 9. in the Asteria Theatre.

[Photo] OUTGOING GOVERNOR TELLS ALL AT ASTERIA THEATRE

Didi Hooper, Staff Writer
September 20, 2025
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[Photo] MASTERING THE ART OF SONG

Bonnie Duffy, Staff Writer
September 21, 2025
Brian Krinke telling his story through the piano. He memorized all six pieces for the performance which signified his respect for the art.

[Photo] REVIEW: STORYTELLING IN MUSIC

September 7, 2025
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[Photo] Table Tennis Fun

Dane Campbell
November 3, 2022
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[Photo] Halloween Dance

Kaydee Lucero
November 2, 2022
Models of all abilities and ages wave to the crowd in their thrifted styles. The Arc Mesa County hosted this event to highlight the beauty in all people.

EMPOWERED ELEGANCE

Teagan Meens, Photo Editor
September 7, 2025
Shaw Construction began work on the Centennial Village Apartments during the summer. This on-going housing project is a part of the university’s new Formation District.

[Photo] FREE MENTORSHIP TRAINING

Marigold Nugent, News Editor
September 5, 2025
Around 700 people gathered along 12th and the University Center to protest Jared Taylor last March

[Photo] CHECKING IN ON JARED TAYLOR

Julia Wildman, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2025
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[Photo] “The 39 Steps”: Genre-Melting Theatre

Leobardo Marin Rivera, Staff Writer
May 7, 2025
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[Photo] FIGHTING FOR CHANGE

Bob Loblaw, Staff Continental Breakfast
May 7, 2025
President John Marshall astral projects to the dreaded Mount Escalante to cheer on CMU's world champion stair climber as he attempts to summit for his 8 a.m. class. It's the hardest climb he's every attempted. // Photo by Tiger King for the Criterion

[Photo] ESCALATION IN ESCALANTE

Breezy Brioche, Staff Baker
May 7, 2025
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[Photo] ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor
April 9, 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.

[Photo] CAMPUS CONNECTION

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
CMU has numerous mental health resources available on campus. These include the Student Wellness Center, where students can seek help surrounding mental health.

[Photo] MAVERICKS MATTER

Vicente Valadez, 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

[Photo] GARMENTS GALORE

Marigold Nugent, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
CMU is removing Bunting Hall parking lot to make room for another large class of incoming freshman.

[Photo] HOUSING CRISIS AVERTED

Sam Hartley, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
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[Photo] WHAT’S THE BUZZ?

Megan Pierce, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
The cast of Amadeus during the final dress rehearsal for the show on Wednesday Sept. 25. "Amadeus" still has tickets available for its second weekend.

[Photo] STARS FINALLY ALIGN

Matt Corsi, Editor In Chief
October 3, 2024
Students and community members in line to vote on campus in the UC. CMU took numerous initiatives to encourage student engagement in the election.

[Photo] POLLS AND POLICIES

Nikoli Weir, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
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[Photo] FASHION FORESIGHT

Brittnie Sandoval, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
The Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC) fashion show in the spring of 2024. Queer solidarity is prominent on campus with events like this.

[Photo] “LGBT-E-I-E-I-O”

Evan Shelley, Art & Life Editor
November 15, 2024
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[Photo] Addressing parking issues

Gwyn Elliott
May 8, 2024
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[Photo] NeuroPong™ for a cause

Zeke Magri-Nichols
April 13, 2024
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[Photo] Reflecting on the past

Kaydee Lucero
February 25, 2024
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[Photo] CMU takes on AI in classrooms

Zeke Magri-Nichols
September 9, 2023
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