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For over two years I have had the pleasure of calling The Criterion my home. Through my time as both the Managing Editor and the Editor-In-Chief, I am so grateful to serve the campus and students.

Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) Department of Theatre Arts completed its run of “The 39 Steps” on April 26. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the John Buchan novel and the film by Alfred Hitchcock, the ...

In response to student concerns about parking on campus, President John Marshall proudly announced on Monday that CMU will be eliminating all parking lots from campus. This decision comes after months ...

For those who missed the opportunity to attend Jared Taylor’s conference back in March, the Western Culture Club has a treat for you. On May 12, ex-host of RuPaul’s Drag Race and former acclaimed ...

Juice Junction in the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Mav Center has a new exciting ingredient in their smoothies: fellow students. Their new menu has many options, including Finger Blast Supreme, ...

Over the last couple of weeks, students at Colorado Mesa University may have noticed the Rowdy Wranglers setting up stations around campus where passersby have the opportunity to pet some baby Rowdys.

The City of Grand Junction has officially renamed the Grand Mesa the Big Table. City Council voted late last month to change the name after a monthslong campaign by CMU President John Marshall. When ...

Colorado Mesa University students are petitioning for a new change, and I am 100% for it. Last week, I saw individuals pitching tents on the most treacherous terrain in all of Colorado, the infamous ...

If you found yourself surviving the harsh life of the zombie apocalypse, what would your job be as you and the rest of the survivors try to reclaim and rebuild society? Taurus 4/20 – 5/20 Which ...

Due to complications caused by Jared Taylor’s speaking engagement, April Fool’s Day was moved from April 1 to May 1 to accommodate the satirical edition of the Criterion. The Colorado Mesa University ...