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Racers speed through a turn at Central Missouri Speedway on Sept. 13. The track, which is currently listed for sale, is three-eighths of a mile and composed of clay.

Central Missouri Speedway Races to a Close

Written by Jessica Cooper, Features Editor October 2, 2025

   Central Missouri Speedway raced to a close on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The track has been a hidden gem in the Warrensburg area for the last 31 years. Located north of Warrensburg off Highway 13, this...

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Graphic designed by visual development artist Nacho Molina.

The Movie That Took Over the World: A Review of “Kpop Demon Hunters”

Written by Nas Az-Zubair, Reporter October 1, 2025

  If I had to place a bet on which 2025 Netflix movie would become a global sensation—let me tell you—“Kpop Demon Hunters” wouldn’t have even been a consideration. As an avid K-pop fan myself,...

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The Humphreys Building undergoes construction on both the inside and outside on Sept. 4. The building has been under construction since December 2023 and the renovations will include an update to all major systems, create open spaces and modernize classrooms.

Humphreys Hall Construction Nears Finish Line

Written by Summer Roberts, News Editor October 1, 2025

   Since 2023, the Pauline A. Humphreys Building has been under construction. Due to the construction crews, many walkways are closed, classes are moved to different buildings and there are fewer parking...

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(Left to right) Wendy and Sadie pose for a photo during a UCM study abroad trip to China. UCM’s exchange program has been collaborating with Hengshui University in China for their study abroad program.

Building Friendships Across the Globe

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief September 2, 2025

  As we arrived at the city of Hengshui, China, our bus shared the road with not only cars but hundreds of people on mopeds and bikes, many of whom wore masks and long sleeves despite the heat. Small...

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What I Wish I Knew as a Freshman

What I Wish I Knew as a Freshman

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Design Manager August 24, 2025

Major Uncertainty   Having attended the University of Central Missouri for the past four years to pursue my undergraduate degree, I’ve not only learned the typical things you go to college to learn,...

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Above are the top ten most frequently banned books in 2025 according to PEN America, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting free expression in literature.

Banned books limit learning

Written by Olivia Siefker, Reporter May 1, 2025

  Inappropriate books in libraries and schools is not a new phenomenon and neither is the banning of books. However, the banning of books does not inherently protect children from inappropriate content.    Book...

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YouTube family turned destructive

YouTube family turned destructive

Written by Audrey Baldwin and Nas Az-Zubair April 29, 2025

  The “8 Passengers” family YouTube channel was created in 2015 by mother Ruby Franke, who documented the Frankes’ journey as a large Mormon family. She started off by creating fun and loving content...

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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet at the White House to discuss a potential raw earth minerals deal. Throughout the heated discussion, both leaders exchanged viewpoints on economic and strategic cooperation between their nations. Submitted by EPA Images / Jim Lo Scalzo.

Possible Raw earth deal between Trump and Zelensky

Written by Yarden Cortes, Reporter April 28, 2025

  Recent discussions between United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a potential rare earth minerals deal have captured global attention. The agreement aimed...

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Sarah Ghazal Ali reads one of her poems from her poetry book, “Theophanies,” at the University of Central Missouri English departments visiting writer series by Pleiades.

Sarah Ghazal Ali: Visiting Writer Series by Pleiades

Written by Jessica 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...

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(From left to right) Editor in Chief Sadie Staker, Faculty Advisor Julie Lewis, Design Manager Darby Mostaffa, Managing Editor Linda Alviar and Multimedia Manager Braeden Sholes smile for a photo in Times Square. The Muleskinner team traveled to New York City to attend the College Media Associaton’s 2025 ProCon conference and compete on the national level.

Muleskinner meets New York

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief March 31, 2025

  From Feb. 26 to 28, three student managers at the Muleskinner, faculty advisor Dr. Lewis and I traveled to New York City to attend the College Media Associaton’s 2025 ProCon conference. In years...

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Jack Rogers (center) talks with UCM study abroad students about the history of the Royal Military Chapel in London, England. The Royal Military Chapel, or the Guards' Chapel as it is more generally known, stands in Birdcage Walk on the south side of St. James's Park. The present chapel was built in 1963, but rose from the ashes of the original chapel, destroyed by a bomb in 1944 during World War II.

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...

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