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Muleskinner

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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Design by Summer Roberts.

Racing Back on Track

Written by Jessica Cooper, Features Editor May 2, 2026

  On Feb. 1, Central Missouri Speedway came under new ownership by former racer Bob King. King has been a racer at CMS for the past 30 years and has plans to make the track a place fans look forward...

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Blueprint plans outline the layouts and fixtures for the new Dunkin’ Donuts at the Crossing. The UCM Board of Governors approved the construction bid for Dunkin’ in February 2026.

Students Await New Campus Dining Locations

Written by Summer Roberts, News Editor April 26, 2026

  After being announced in July 2025, four new dining options at the University of Central Missouri are still in progress, with Sodexo officials noting that construction timelines and coordination...

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Houts-Hosey CAs, Osa Ogbevoen, Ollie Willis-Howard, Anthony Baumann, Gavin Moore and Alex Moore, are working on a banner for the West Side Block Party.

West Side CAs Throw Block Party Bash

Written by Nasiha Az-Zubair, Social Media Coordinator April 21, 2026

  On April 23, the west side residence halls of South Yeater, Houts-Hosey, Fitzgerald and Nickerson are hosting a celebration in Selmo Park from 4 to 8 p.m. According to the official event flyer, there...

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(Right) Maastricht Friendship Tower stands in Selmo Park as a symbol of international camaraderie between the University of Central Missouri and the people of Maastricht, the Netherlands. The tower was built as a gift from Benoit Wesly and dedicated in 1998. (Left) A black and white print photo of the Maastricht Friendship Tower originally printed in 1998. The Muleskinner newspaper covered the building and dedication of the tower.
Photos by Krissy Krauser and Angi Wilhelm

A History of International Camaraderie

Written by Jessica Cooper, Features Editor April 2, 2026

  Standing 80 feet tall, the Maastricht Friendship Tower in Selmo Park has been the site of many graduation photos and a place for relaxation or study. While the tower is featured in numerous holiday...

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Demonstrators from seven different counties surrounding Warrensburg gather on the courthouse lawn. The protest was organized by local organization Burg Resist.

Warrensburg Citizens Organize ‘Stand Up Sunday’

Written by Alex Beals, Reporter February 20, 2026

 On Feb. 1, people of the local community and from seven different counties surrounding Warrensburg gathered on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and...

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Representatives from Ascend Health provide information about their organization at the volunteer fair on Jan. 21. 19 volunteer organizations were present in the Elliott Student Union.

How UCM Students Can Give Back in Warrensburg

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief February 18, 2026

  The University of Central Missouri hosted a volunteer fair on Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Elliott Student Union, to inform students about opportunities to serve the Warrensburg community....

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