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Bethany Jones spends time with friends over break (courtesy of Bethany Jones)

A Much Needed Break

Kaydee Lucero January 31, 2021

From the week before Thanksgiving until this last week, a majority of students were back home to celebrate the holidays with their families. COVID has impacted every part of life, including the happiest...

The Criterion’s review of “A Christmas Carol”

John Cusick December 5, 2016

The Colorado Mesa University theatre department premiered its second play of the year this past weekend with their adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Directed by Maridee Slater,...

Holidays from around the world

Crite Staff November 13, 2016

by Joe Azar Thanksgiving break is less than a week away, meaning many CMU students will go back home to celebrate the virtue of family while stuffing their faces with turkey, gravy and pie. Most people...

Family Dysfunctions During the Holidays

Crite Staff November 13, 2016

by Delaney Letts Holidays—that time of year when families are reunited, celebrating special occasions, exchanging gifts and sharing delicious meals together. Joy and happiness fill the room as life...

Food is the best part of the Holidays

Crite Staff November 13, 2016

by Izamary Rios It’s that majestic time of the year again- holiday time. Despite the fact that I hate the cold, holidays are my favorite time of the year. I love getting to spend time with my family,...

Divorced parents during the holidays

Crite Staff November 13, 2016

by Ashlyn Gerbaz Who ever said having divorced parents isn’t that bad because you get twice the amounts of presents at Christmas was terribly mistaken. More presents will never make up for all the bulls**t...

Ebenezer had the right idea

Crite Staff November 13, 2016

by Tyler Fransen “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” is the beginning lyrics to a song about a time that is not the most wonderful of the year. Now I know you’re thinking, “he’s a...

Corporations selling Christmas merchandise in November

Crite Staff November 13, 2016

by Bryce Reedy I know I am now going to forever be labeled as a scrooge or a Christmas hater, but I don’t really care. Why do companies begin to push out all of their Christmas merchandise the day following...

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