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Muleskinner

The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

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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On Nov. 19 at 9:06 a.m., University of Central Missouri students gathered outside of the Union Mall, located on the east side of the Elliot Student Union, to express their opposing views to demonstrator Jeffrey Mullen. Many students brought LGBTQ+ flags to the scene to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Students Rally Outside Union to Oppose Demonstrator

Written by Anthony Rey, Reporter November 22, 2024

  University of Central Missouri students gathered outdoors at the Union Mall, located on the east side of the Elliot Student Union, to express their opposing views to a demonstrator on Nov. 18 to 20.   The...

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(From left to right) University of Central Missouri President Roger Best, Rachel Wesly, Nancy Fourth, Greg Thurman, Michael Hough, Courtney Goddard and Matt Thomas celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Hough Counseling Center in the Warren C. Lovinger Education Building on Oct. 24. During the ceremony, Thurman and Hough thanked UCM for providing them various opportunities they believed to have strongly impacted their lives.

New Hough Counseling Center Provides Opportunities and Resources to Students

Written by Linda Alviar, Managing Editor November 22, 2024

  On Oct. 24, the University of Central Missouri’s College of Education and the UCM Alumni Foundation celebrated the dedication of the Hough Education and Counseling Center. Formerly a gymnasium in...

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