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Sarah Ghazal Ali: Visiting Writer Series by Pleiades

Written by Jess 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...

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...

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...

How Will Trump’s Re-election Affect Future Students?

Written by Anthony Rey, Website Editor • March 8, 2025

Jan. 20 marked Inauguration Day, when President Donald Trump officially took office after defeating Kamala Harris in the election, winning 312 electoral votes to 226. With this change in leadership,...

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....

Cashier Brightens Lives of Students

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief • March 5, 2025

For the past 20 years, Darlene Simpson has worked as a cashier for Sodexo at The Grid, a convenience store on the bottom floor of the Elliott Student Union. She can be found at the checkout counter from...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez Visits UCM

Written by Aaron Bax, Spot News Editor • November 22, 2024

The University of Central Missouri hosted Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez as part of its celebration of Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 13. Eric Hernandez is a former Cirque...

Artist of the Month

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Managing Editor • September 24, 2024

Sammy Como is a University of Central Missouri senior majoring in art-graphic design. She has been creating art for as long as she can remember. As a child, Como was always found with paper and markers,...