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The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

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Put the Razor Down

Put the Razor Down

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief May 10, 2026

   My mom, who I love dearly, once called me “Chewbacca” in reference to my hairy legs, which was simultaneously hilarious and hurtful. It hurt not because of the description of my legs, which...

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Movie Theaters Still Matter

Movie Theaters Still Matter

Written by Audrey Baldwin, Reporter May 7, 2026

  Once a staple of weekend plans and family outings, movie theaters across the country are now facing empty seats and shrinking audiences. Over the last few years, there has been a drastic decline in...

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How to Spot Misinformation in Journalism

How to Spot Misinformation in Journalism

Written by Bella Reno, Opinions Editor May 4, 2026

  Does someone in your life believe that vaccines cause autism? Do you know where this idea came from? I’m sure you’d be shocked to find that this controversial belief can be, in part, blamed on...

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Submitted by Jessica Cooper.

Senior Sendoff: Jess Cooper

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief May 1, 2026

  She sorts through hundreds of photos to find the best for the paper. She finishes her stories days before the deadline. She always brings a smile to the newsroom. And she graduates this May with her...

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Submitted by Sadie Staker.

Senior Sendoff: Sadie Staker

Written by Jessica Cooper, Features Editor April 28, 2026

    Every team has its fearless leader. Here at the Muleskinner newspaper, we call our leader Sadie. Sadie Staker has been our Editor-in-Chief for the last two years while she pursued her Masters of...

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Photo by Sawyer Hayes, Nasiha Az-Zubair and Sadie Staker

Cringe Hobbies Aren’t Real

Written by Nasiha Az-Zubair, Social Media Coordinator April 22, 2026

Picture this. It’s a Tuesday night, you have all of your homework finished and you’re looking for a way to wind down. What’s the first thing you’re doing? Are you putting on a TV show? Spending...

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Inclusion Matters in Women’s Sports

Inclusion Matters in Women’s Sports

Written by Bella Reno, Opinions Editor February 19, 2026

  Every time the Olympic season comes along, there is an inevitable conversation about whether transgender women deserve to compete in women’s sports. On the surface, those who oppose the inclusion...

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Show Out to Karaoke Nights

Show Out to Karaoke Nights

Written by Nasiha Az-Zubair, Social Media Manager February 18, 2026

  In September of last semester, I had the pleasure of experiencing the greatest event put on by the University of Central Missouri: Mules on the Mic. This was a karaoke event where students of all different...

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 Hbomberguy (left) announces a charity live stream on his YouTube channel. Maya Higa (right) is the founder of Alveus and the image was taken from the official Alveus Website.

Atypical Advocacy

Written by Bella Reno, Opinions Editor December 23, 2025

   On Jan. 18, 2019, a YouTuber and Twitch streamer known as “hbomberguy” began streaming the game “Donkey Kong 64”. But this was different from other streams going live on the platform. Hbomberguy...

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Illustration by Darby Mostaffa.

Dining on a Dime: Ping’s Hibachi

Written by Bella Reno and Jessica Cooper December 18, 2025

 One of the biggest concerns of many college students is having enough money to afford food. With papers due, tests to take and reading to go through, the last thing anyone wants to do is worry about...

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Pumpkin Spice Battle Royale

Written by Nasiha Az-Zubair, Staff Reporter December 1, 2025

  Muleskinner staff members Nasiha Az-Zubair, Bella Reno and Jaden Carey underwent a blind taste test to determine if they could tell the difference between brands of pumpkin spice-flavored coffee. They...

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