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All content by Vicente Valadez
Members of CMU’s dance program practice for their first recital of the season. Showings are Nov. 7 - 8 in the Asteria Theatre.

HOPE, HARMONY AND HEARTBEAT

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
November 6, 2025
Soccer player Heung Min Son (left), who is a former forward for the Tottenham Spurs and current forward for the Los Angeles Football Club, next to Criterion staff writer, Vicente Valadez (right).

Premier League Perseverance

Vicente Valadez
November 5, 2025
Junior forward Ethan Levesque (13) gathers with his teammates on the ice versus University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). The Mavericks would go on to win the game 11-1, with nine CMU players contributing to the scoring column.

THERE’S NO “I” IN HOCKEY

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
November 3, 2025
On the second day of the Downtown Art Festival, many groups showcased art related to culture and movement: Artists, judges and casual attendees admired one of 22 new Art on the Corner installations.

CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
October 21, 2025
SOCCER FOR DUMMIES

SOCCER FOR DUMMIES

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
September 24, 2025
Katie Lozano-Monjaraz (3) sprints down the field in Thursday night’s match versus St. Edwards University. The Mavericks opened their season with a statement, shutting out the Hilltoppers 4-0

FOUR GOALS, ZERO DOUBT

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
September 7, 2025
CMU has numerous mental health resources available on campus. These include the Student Wellness Center, where students can seek help surrounding mental health.

MAVERICKS MATTER

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
March 12, 2025
SWINGING FOR SERVICE

SWINGING FOR SERVICE

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
HOMECOMING HEART

HOMECOMING HEART

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
MENTOR OF MOVEMENT

MENTOR OF MOVEMENT

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
A TOUCH OF FLAVOR

A TOUCH OF FLAVOR

Vicente Valadez, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
Members of CMU’s club softball team show off smiles at their table.

MAVERICKS GO TO THE CLUB(S)

Vicente Valadez
September 13, 2024
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