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

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,...

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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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Sodexo employee Darlene Simpson engages with a student at The Grid, a convenience store located at the bottom of the Elliott Student Union. Simpson has been serving the UCM community for over 20 years.

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...

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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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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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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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Former Cirque du Soleil performer Eric Hernandez performs a Native American Hoop Dance in the Elliot Student Union on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. After Hernandez performed, he spoke to audiences about his life story and how he got to where he is today.

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...

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Art by: Sammy Como

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,...

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Current Mules players stand while being recognized at the First Pitch banquet on Mar. 23. During the banquet, they heard from speakers who talked about how to persevere on and off the field and outside of college.

Former World Series MVP speaks at UCM First Pitch Banquet

Written by Brad Hadank, Staff Reporter March 27, 2024

 The University of Central Missouri’s 8th Annual First Pitch Banquet was held at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center on March 23. The First Pitch Banquet is a source of fundraising for UCM...

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The Theatre and Dance Department putting on a show of Cinderella for this semester’s musical. Mirando Muenz, playing Cinderella and Riley Given, playing Prince Topher, are shown in an intimate moment on stage during their final dress rehearsal.

First time free entry for UCM students into theatre shows

Written by Kaia Trujillo and Linda Alviar November 22, 2023

  The University of Central Missouri’s Department of Theatre and Dance allows free admission to students for this year’s productions. This is the first time in history that the department has allowed...

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Cory Chavez performs a Native American traditional song and dance to showcase Native American cultures. Beyond the Circle, a multigenerational performance group, performed at the University of Central Missouri to celebrate the Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival on Nov. 7.

UCM hosts Native American dance and arts exhibition

Written by Aaron Bax, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2023

  The University of Central Missouri hosted the 10th Annual Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival as part of Native American Heritage Month.   Native American dance group, Beyond the Circle,...

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