CMU Criterion

Colorado Mesa University's student newspaper since 1931. Everyone is welcome to attend and pick up any stories or photography assignments that interest them!

We have meetings at 5:00 PM every Monday in the The Criterion office located on the second floor of the University Center in Student Life.

09/17/2025

On September 11, the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CMU chapter held a vigil for the late Charlie Kirk, as well as the victims of the 9/11 tragedy.

Read more in our next edition of The Criterion, releasing September 24th.

09/14/2025

Recent fires have ravaged the western slope, causing tons of damage. Read more about it at our website, link in bio.

📸: .photography.31

08/18/2025

We are SO excited to be back on campus, and even more excited to welcome the class of 2029! We hope the new school year is filled with fun memories and great opportunities!

Huge shoutout to and for putting on such a fun week for all the new mavericks!

05/14/2025

CMU’s theatre department recently performed an astonishing rendition of “The 39 Steps”

Check out these amazing photos, and learn more using the link in our bio!

📸: Teagan Meens

04/30/2025

After a hard fought battle, the CMU women’s softball team beat the Chadron State Eagles 8-0 in game 1. The Mavs later lost 6-0 against the eagles in game 2.

Interested in what’s going on at CMU? Check out the link in our bio to learn more! 🤘🏻

📸: Quintero Photography

04/30/2025

After a hard fought battle, the CMU women’s softball team emerged victorious in game 1, beating the Chadron State Eagles 8-0. Later on, the Mavs unfortunately lost 6-0 against the Eagles.

Interested in what’s going on with the Mavs? Check out our featured stories now, using the link in our bio! 🤘🏻

📸: Quintero Photography

04/22/2025

After a hard fought battle, the CMU women’s softball team emerged victorious in game 1, beating the Chadron State Eagles 8-0. Later on, the Mavs unfortunately lost 6-0 to the Eagles.

To learn more about the upcoming schedule for the Mavs, visit the link in our bio!

Photographer: QUINTERO PHOTOGRAPHY

04/15/2025

Some pictures from the CMU rodeo this past weekend! 🤠
Who attended? If you missed out, catch the recap in our next edition!

Photographer: Gemma Redeker

03/25/2025

One more day to grab our latest edition!
We wanted to shine some light on CIC Fashion show that happened on March 1st. Take a peak at these awesome shots.
To read the article, click the link in our bio!

Photographers: Juliana Bomark, Teagan Meens

03/04/2025

Just checking out the old Criterion editions!✨

What year was the best for journalism? Let us know below!!

02/20/2025

Our women’s basketball team is absolutely unstoppable!! Have you checked out their games this semester?👀

Photographer: Ashley Lambert for the Criterion

02/04/2025

Local metal band, HAXANSCYTHE, takes the stage at Copeka Coffee to raise money for cancer research! 🤘🏼

Read more about our communities efforts towards Leukemia Cancer fundraising in the recent edition of the Criterion!

Photographer: Julia Wildman

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