The Criterion
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The Criterion is a student run newspaper that prints weekly and has been published for nearly 80 years. It’s purpose is tri-fold: to provide a hand’s-on educational experience for student journalists, to provide the campus with a medium for news information, and to give the students of Colorado Mesa University a voice. The Criterion’s main purpose is to teach any and all students who want to learn about and develop skills in the field of journalism. Source
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| Scope | Local, Trade/B2B |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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| Frequency | Weekly |
| Days Published | Tue |
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Artificial Intelligence. Considered by some to be the newest big invention, Gen Z’s internet and the modern-day penicillin. But I’d prefer to use the phrasing of the world’s modern-day gunpowder or the atom bomb. A tool that has fair intentions in mind, but when abused, will become a massive problem in society. The problem is not AI itself. Artificial Intelligence is a great invention and it doesn’t have a ceiling for use.
Fall Semester Supremacy
There is a moment every year on campus when everything just feels right. The sun lingers and students gather on every field to tan, play yard games or simply just be outside. It is the start of the fall semester: the best time to be a Maverick. One of the main reasons that campus is better in the fall is the weather. After coming back from a long and much needed summer break, the warm sunny weather sticks around.
A Boring Proof Path
Nursing and journalism don’t seem like they mix. But being a nurse makes me a better journalist and being a journalist makes me a better nurse. When I started at the Crite in fall of 2023, it was a hobby that was outside my comfort zone. It soon became a place to go to escape from the stress of my major. It has turned into a true passion for me, and I have learned a lot of valuable skills. I’m a big believer that every skill you learn can be applicable in a wildly different situations.
Letter to the Editor
From a student at CMU who has filed a Title IX complaint against a CMU Tech Professor. It’s going to mediation with the school in Mid-May. (March 30, 2026) When my son told me he was going back to school to earn his master’s degree, it inspired me to go back to school, too. I researched classes offered at CMU and signed up for a class in culinary arts. In the US mail, I received a letter dated 1/14/26, from Whitney Bonner, the Director of Admissions congratulating me for being admitted to CMU Tech.
Horoscopes (4/15-4/28)
Aries (Mar 21 to Apr. 19): Rats have an impressive sense of smell capable of detecting landmines. Bet you wish you had a rat that could have sniffed out the landmine that was your ex. Taurus (Apr. 20 to May 20): Rats show happiness in a number of different ways, including vibrating their eyes. Gemini (May 21 to June 20): Unlike your mother, female rats are good parents. When a mother rat has a litter, she will protect both the babies and the nest.
STUDENTS SWAMPED UNDER SPRING HEAT
Residents of Walnut Ridge said heat made it difficult to do activities inside their apartments since the spring semester began. Walnut Ridge Apartments use swamp coolers to cool student rooms. Residence Life confirmed the swamp coolers remained off until the second week of April. Resident and English sophomore Jeyda Horn said it wasn’t soon enough. “I bake a lot,” Horn said.
WINE POURS AS MUSIC SOARS
Thursday, March 12. The Department of Music’s Corks and Chords took to Asteria Theatre’s stage for a night of wine, hors d’oeuvres and classical music. The event is a fundraiser put on by CMU for the music department. Corks and Chords features a cast of CMU students & faculty doing performances ranging from jazz, classical and even modern pop hits.
ARMY JAZZ BAND GETS THE SPOTLIGHT
When the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors performed at Colorado Mesa University’s Asteria Theatre on March 20, the free concert drew a crowd large enough to exceed expected seating. According to information shared at the ticket booth, 864 tickets were sold, and an additional section of the theater had to be opened to accommodate attendees. The evening was a chance to hear one of the Army’s premier jazz ensembles deliver a polished live performance. For CMU students Tommy D. Masciullo and Albert E.
MARIACHI DELIVERS CULTURE
La música es uno de los pocos medios capaces de capturar las emociones humanas y expresar pensamientos de cualquier cultura, transmitiendo con precisión lo que se siente incluso sin conocer el idioma. Bajo esta premisa, el mariachi, un género musical mexicano, ha encontrado un espacio vibrante en CMU, donde existe un conjunto dedicado a esta tradición. El conjunto de mariachi lleva aproximadamente cuatro años como conjunto.
THE ETHEREAL AND THE TRANSCENDENT
Zikr Dance Ensemble will honor CMU’s Visiting Instructor of Lighting and Scenic Design Loren Wilder at their upcoming performance. Zikr and Wilder have a history of collaborating and Zikr’s closing piece “In Your Eyes” was originally commissioned by Wilder. Wilder started her career as the lighting and scenic designer for the Snowmass Aspen Repertory Theatre. Over 20 years, she worked on tons of musicals and plays.