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A whole new CMU: construction around campus continues

A whole new CMU: construction around campus continues

Kaydee Lucero August 28, 2023

There are multiple construction projects happening around campus and there are more to come in the near future. The Wingate Apartment addition is set to be ready for students in Nov. of 2023. Applications...

A Midsummer Night's Dream Review

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Review

Kazuo Salazar April 18, 2023

Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a wonderfully whimsical and deftly hilarious romantic comedy, which is currently being staged by Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Theatre Department....

In the Dark Depths of the Spring Musical

In the Dark Depths of the Spring Musical

Gwyn Elliott April 18, 2023

Floyd Collins is a bluegrass musical based on a true story of a Kentucky spelunker.  In an unexplored Sand Cave, Collins explores its depths hoping to turn it into a tourist attraction. But...

Mavs Say “Yes, And” To Improv

Mavs Say “Yes, And” To Improv

Kaydee Lucero December 6, 2022

Improv is one of the hardest forms of acting, but Oddly Appropriate, a Colorado Mesa University improv team,  makes it look easy with their performance a couple of weeks ago. Improv is to take a random...

Praise for "Guys and Dolls"

Praise for “Guys and Dolls”

Kaydee Lucero October 25, 2022

The musical “Guys and Dolls” follow four main characters: high roller Sky Masterson, who falls in love with missionary Sarah Brown, and endearing rapscallion Nathan Detroit, who has been engaged for...

Bikini Bottom Needs Saving!

Bikini Bottom Needs Saving!

Dane Campbell March 6, 2022

Colorado Mesa University Theater is presenting the SpongeBob Musical in arrangement with Concord Theatricals, an independent theatrical company. The SpongeBob Musical is an adaptation of Nickelodeon’s...

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