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Holiday Hot Takes

Holiday Hot Takes

Written by Kaia Trujillo, Opinions Editor December 23, 2024

With the arrival of December and winter break approaching, the holiday season is here. People have many different traditions and opinions surrounding the holidays, so I thought it would be fun to share...

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Cory Bittner, UCM alumnus and Secretary of the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors, speaks at the 2024
spring commencement. Bittner graduated from UCM in 2011 and met his wife and current business partner
through UCM. Photo submitted by Cory Bittner.

How UCM Changed My Life and Why I Give Back

Written by Cory Bittner, 2011 Alumnus November 25, 2024

I graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2011 and I’ve always cherished the memories from my time on campus. Thirteen years later, my appreciation for UCM continues to grow. I’m honored...

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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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Joanna Curless celebrates her graduation from UCM in
May of 2024 in front of the Lovinger Building. Curless

earned her bachelor’s of science in education and par-
ticipated in student teaching during her time at UCM.

Photo submitted by Joanna Curless.

Teacher Gives Thanks to UCM

Written by Joanna Curless, 2024 Alumnae November 22, 2024

I graduated from the University of Central Missouri in May 2024 and I am beyond grateful for my time there. My goal since kindergarten was to be a teacher - there was no doubt about it. When I was accepted...

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Illustration by Darby Mostaffa

How to Enjoy Halloween as a College Student

Written by Katherine Hamilton, Staff Reporter October 31, 2024
   While some of the joys of a childhood Halloween are gone, there is still much fun to be had during the spooky season!
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Submitted by Mishbah Qureshi

Coming Full Circle: Finding a Home Away from Home

Written by Misbah Qureshi, Staff Reporter October 25, 2024

In Spring 2022, I arrived in the United States, full of excitement and nervous energy, to begin a semester-long exchange program at the University of Central Missouri. I had no idea what to expect, but...

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“Inside Out 2” My Emotions on the Emotions

“Inside Out 2” My Emotions on the Emotions

Written by Megan Weaver, Staff Reporter October 22, 2024

In recent years, the topic of mental health has been a focal point in the media. Over the summer, “Inside Out 2,” an animated children’s film that features themes of mental health, was released...

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From left, student actors Allie Whitney and Dawson Black sit at the back of the room engaged in conversation while a silhouetted Lizzy Molina watches. The play, “A Long Trip,” was one of the UCM Studio One-Acts performed on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Nickerson Black Box Theatre.

A Bittersweet Set of Studio One-Acts by UCM Theatre and Dance

Written by Kaia Trujillo, Opinions Editor September 27, 2024

On Sept. 12, 13 and 14, the University of Central Missouri’s Theatre and Dance Department showcased this semester’s studio one-act performances at the Black Box Theatre. This semester’s set of studio...

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Meghana Offers Advice to International Graduate Students

Written by Sree Meghana Reddy Chintala, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

Dear Readers,  I am Meghana Reddy, a master’s student from the computer science department and an international student from India. I am going to share my master’s experience and offer advice to...

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Graphic by Nate Sullens

Kamala Harris Uses Brat Summer Trend to Bolster Campaign

Written by Riley King, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024

  If there was one album to describe this past summer, it would be Brat by Charlie XCX. The high-energy club classics of the album quickly spread in popularity across the internet through TikTok dances...

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Graphic by: Nate Sullens

Chappell Roan Changes Fan Culture

Written by Reagan Medlock, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024

     Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, who goes by the stage name “Chappell Roan,” has recently experienced an explosive gain in fame. Hailing from the town of Willard, Mo., she has stood out from other artists...

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Letter from the managing editor

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Managing Editor August 22, 2024

  Although I have spent the last two and a half years studying English education, prior to college I spent three years writing and editing for my high school student newspaper, The Wildcat. I had predisposed...

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