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Sarah Ghazal Ali: Visiting Writer Series by Pleiades

Written by Jess Cooper, Reporter • April 3, 2025

On Feb. 20, poet, essayist, professor and editor Sarah Ghazal Ali visited the University of Central Missouri for a reading of her poems as part of the Pleiades Visiting Writers Series. Students...

Seuss on the stage

Written by Carlon Jennings, Reporter • April 3, 2025

From Feb. 27 to Mar. 2, the University of Central Missouri Division of Theatre staged a performance in the Highlander Theatre of one of Dr. Seuss’s classic books that we’ve all known since childhood,...

Speech and Debate goes abroad

Written by Beth Del Vecchio • March 28, 2025

The Talking Mules, University of Central Missouri’s Speech and Debate team, recently returned from their annual journey overseas to compete in the Montgomery Cup. The Montgomery Cup tournament...

Love(Im)Perfectly Brings Self-Discovery to Stage

Written by Riley King, Opinions Editor • March 7, 2025

On Feb. 6 to 8, the University of Central Missouri Division of Theatre and Dance presented “Love(Im)Perfectly,” a series of student-directed one-act plays. Performances included “The Gulf” directed...

Cashier Brightens Lives of Students

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief • March 5, 2025

For the past 20 years, Darlene Simpson has worked as a cashier for Sodexo at The Grid, a convenience store on the bottom floor of the Elliott Student Union. She can be found at the checkout counter from...

UCM Hosts Largest-Ever Trading Moon Powwow

Written by Aaron Bax, Spot News Editor • November 25, 2024

The University of Central Missouri hosted the Trading Moon Powwow for the 11th time on Nov. 9 from noon to 9 p.m. in the lower courts of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The event was the...

Opportunity Grants Impact Facilities On Campus

Written by Kaia Trujillo, Opinions Editor • November 24, 2024

In 2013, the University of Central Missouri’s Alumni Foundation launched the Opportunity Grant Program. This program serves as a resource for staff and faculty to apply for grants to support student-centered...

Outstanding Alumni Reflect on Their Experiences

Written by Carlon Jennings and Riley King • November 23, 2024

The University of Central Missouri was founded in 1871 and has created long-lasting memories for its students. UCM alumni thrive after graduation, going into different fields and experiencing different...

Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez Visits UCM

Written by Aaron Bax, Spot News Editor • November 22, 2024

The University of Central Missouri hosted Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez as part of its celebration of Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 13. Eric Hernandez is a former Cirque...

Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week

Written by Katherine Hamilton, Reporter • October 28, 2024

The University of Central Missouri hosted a blood drive on Oct. 21 to 22 in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center as part of the festivities of homecoming week. To give blood, donors first check in....

Skinner on the Street – Homecoming 2024 Edition

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Design Editor • October 28, 2024

2024 Homecoming Royalty Announced at Halftime

Written by Linda Alviar, Managing Editor • October 26, 2024

The University of Central Missouri Student Activities Office crowned Junior Alexis Barnes, Senior Derek Walsh and Junior Emma Lock as 2024 UCM Royalty. The three winners were crowned during halftime...