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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

The Criterion

The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

The Criterion

Nursing junior Nikita Thapa and film and animation sophomore Ajilon Reese find inspiration on campus for their artwork . They find value in the process of creating their art.

GETTING LOST IN THE COST

Martín Grajalez-Flórez, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

In this capitalist society, everything has a price. Art is no exception. The cost of art is often confused with value, even though by definition they mean almost exactly the same thing. However, cost and...

Back at the Gallery

Back at the Gallery

Emily Eckland February 16, 2021

The Friday night opening of the “Through the Viewfinder” exhibit at the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) gallery downtown was unlike any exhibit in years past. Students were excited to see their photography...

Through The Viewfinder

Through The Viewfinder

Jace DiCola February 16, 2021

The pandemic’s turmoil has caused the closure of many beloved activities, yet Grand Junction & Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has a love for art that persists. Despite Grand Junction’s Downtown...

Art down to the bone

Vincent Fronczek September 6, 2017

On Sept. 1, the reception for the Colorado Mesa University Gallery's latest exhibition The Wishbone, The Jawbone, and the Backbone, a solo show by Laura Grossett, was held. Grossett is an artist, printmaker...

Why did you choose CMU?

Savanna Poelma August 27, 2017

Students come to Colorado Mesa University for multiple reasons, whether they are athletic, academic, or financial. Tyler Sandoval, currently studying in the nursing program, was inspired to join the...

Dancing into CMU

Laura Huwa August 26, 2017

Colorado Mesa University dance department welcomed a new member onto the faculty this semester. Amanda Benzin, a tap specialist, contemporary jazz teacher and performer, has swept in and taken the job. This...

Bliss Fishing at the Art Center

Crite Staff October 23, 2016

by Ashton Collett, Felicia Martinez, Vincent Fronczek "Bliss Fishing," the exhibition currently held at the Art Center, is not about fishing. You’re not going to find illustrations or pointers from...

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