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Warrensburg R-VI School District
The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

Warrensburg R-VI School District
The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

Data shows undergraduate enrollment for the fall semesters within the past three years. The trend shows an increase in undergraduate students enrolled. Graphic by Summer Roberts and Riley Green.

Undergraduate Enrollment Increases

Written by Summer Roberts, News Editor • October 3, 2025

  As the fall semester progresses at UCM, increased campus activity has drawn students’ attention to a possible rise in enrollment. Many believe, walkways appear more crowded, parking lots reach capacity...

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Free Resources for Academic and Career Success

Free Resources for Academic and Career Success

Written by Summer Roberts • August 21, 2025

As the 2025-26 academic year kicks off, students at the University of Central Missouri have access to a range of free campus resources designed to support academic, career and personal success. These services...

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A garbage and recycling bin sit outside of Ellis on UCM’s campus. Because UCM’s waste disposal system is separate from the city’s, UCM has been able to recycle while the city could not.

City gains recycling, campus already had it

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief • May 3, 2025

  As of March 1, 2025, residential properties in Warrensburg are now being serviced by Constable Sanitation, Inc., a solid waste disposal company. While the city has gained the ability to recycle through...

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Robots are killing creativity

Robots are killing creativity

Written by Riley King, Opinions Editor • April 30, 2025

  Throughout my years of being in school, I have never thought that I needed artificial intelligence to help me out with my homework assignments. Sure, I have googled things and used a quizlet here and...

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Construction workers update utility infrastructure along Maguire Street. The construction of utility infrastructure began in late 2024 and includes updates to water, gas and sewage utilities.

Maguire makeover in motion

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Design Manager • April 30, 2025

  When traveling down MO Route 13, or from U.S. 50 to the University of Central Missouri’s campus in Warrensburg, many people use Maguire Street as their main path of transportation. Over the past...

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Members of the International Student Organization take part in the 2024 homecoming parade. ISO brings together international and domestic students by hosting events to promote cross-cultural connections. Photo submitted by Mingzhu Zhu

UCM Hosts Highest International Student Population in Missouri

Written by Evan Weirich, Reporter • March 6, 2025

  Many believe pursuing one's dreams is not always possible in one's home country. For most, attending college and connecting with one’s future workforce is an integral part of making dreams a reality....

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Concerned Missouri citizens gather on the steps of the Missouri State Capitol on Feb. 5 with homemade signs to display their desire for political change. Over the course of the protest, many people brought and traded signs to display their beliefs.

Missourians Protest Trump Policies at State Capitol

Written by Nas Az-Zubair and Darby Mostaffa • March 4, 2025

On Feb. 5, protesters rallied outside the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The protest was part of a larger movement called Project 50501, in which 50 protests happened in all 50 states in one...

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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Warrensburg, with 4-8 inches of snow expected.

Winter Storm to Impact Warrensburg

Written by Anthony Rey, Website Editor • February 17, 2025

A major winter storm is set to hit Warrensburg tonight, bringing heavy snow and dangerously low temperatures that may impact class schedules at the University of Central Missouri. The National Weather...

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UCM Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit Campuses Closed Wednesday Due to Snow

Written by Anthony Rey, Website Editor • February 11, 2025

WARRENSBURG, MO – The University of Central Missouri (UCM) has announced the closure of both its Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to expected snowfall and hazardous winter...

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Warrensburg citizens celebrate at Players as the 2024 election unfolds. Denny Hoskins, Missouri Secretary of State candidate, hosted a watch party for members of the community.

Election Season Impacts Warrensburg

Written by Nick Crowder, Staff Reporter • November 24, 2024

  Like the rest of the country, Johnson County experienced the full swing of election season as it came to a head on Nov. 5. Voters, both nationally and locally, made their voices heard on a number of...

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(From left to right) Katie Kaminski and Gracie Heath smile together in the Highlander Theatre. The two friends met at UCM. Heath will graduate from UCM in Dec. 2024 with a bachelor’s in theater. Photo submitted by Gracie Heath.

Mulechella Memories Make Lasting Impact

Written by Gracie Heath, Contributing Reporter • November 23, 2024

My freshman year was during 2020, amid the pandemic. At the time, acting classes on Zoom and dance concerts on the football field seemed like a nightmare. But I quickly found that I was not alone in...

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Scholarships Open Opportunities for Students

Written by Linda Alviar and Sree Meghana Reddy Chintala • November 23, 2024

 Many students at the University of Central Missouri receive collegiate financial support through various types of scholarships. Prospective and current students can find a variety of scholarships through...

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