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Voters Decide Winners in 2024 State and Local Elections
Voters Decide Winners in 2024 State and Local Elections
November 5, 2024
Numerous political yard signs are displayed outside of the Johnson County Republican Headquarters, located at 1202 South Maguire St.
Political Headquarters Provide Opportunities for Student Involvement
November 5, 2024
Graphic by Darby Mostaffa
Final Provost Candidates Meet with Students
October 30, 2024
Students Reduce Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Students Reduce Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
October 26, 2024
Voting Registration Deadlines Approach for November Election
Voting Registration Deadlines Approach for November Election
October 25, 2024
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
October 28, 2024
Skinner on the Street - Homecoming 2024 Edition
Skinner on the Street – Homecoming 2024 Edition
October 28, 2024
The 2024 UCM Royalty Winners Senior Derek Walsh, Junior Alexis Barnes and Junior Emma Lock embrace after being crowned homecoming royalty. The three royalty winners were announced during halftime of the homecoming football game against Washburn University on Oct. 26.
2024 Homecoming Royalty Announced at Halftime
October 26, 2024
Families Reunite at Family Weekend Breakfast
Families Reunite at Family Weekend Breakfast
October 25, 2024
Lindsday Dobson stands with the models of her collection on the runway at Kansas City Fashion Week. Student Designers are given the opportunity to share their skills at KCFW by applying and meeting with KCFW's Style Board. Photo Submitted by KCFW
UCM Fashion Student Debuts Collection at KC Fashion Week
October 24, 2024
Passing the Torch
November 13, 2024
Members of the UCM football team celebrate successfully winning their homecoming game. With this victory, the Mules sit 5-3 overall this season
UCM 2024 Homecoming Football Game
October 30, 2024
From left Senior Jake Lippe, Senior NyNy Davis, Senior Zach Patterson and Freshman LaAngelo Bell celebrate a successful touchdown. The Mules won 36-35 with Senior Zach Patterson leading the game in receiving yards and Bell leading the game in rushing yards on Sept. 28 at the Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
UCM October 2024 Home Game Highlights
October 23, 2024
Senior Defensive Back Anthony Wilson dives over a member of the opposing team and attempts to intercept the ball, resulting in Wilson flipping on his head. Despite this incident, Wilson continued playing for the rest of the game with no injuries.
Mules First Game of the Season Celebrated Across Campus
October 22, 2024
From left, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Matt Howdeshell, Mules Football Head Coach Josh Lamberson, donor and alumnus David Neuenschwander, former coach Terry Noland, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Foundation Executive Director Courtney Goddard and President Roger Best celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Terry Noland Football Office Complex. Terry Noland was the head coach for the UCM football team from 1983 to 1996 where Noland amassed 78 wins, seven winning seasons, and four MIAA championships.
Football Office Remodel Honors University of Central Missouri Hall of Famer Terry Noland
September 25, 2024
Illustration by Darby Mostaffa
How to Enjoy Halloween as a College Student
October 31, 2024
“Inside Out 2” My Emotions on the Emotions
“Inside Out 2” My Emotions on the Emotions
October 22, 2024
From left, student actors Allie Whitney and Dawson Black sit at the back of the room engaged in conversation while a silhouetted Lizzy Molina watches. The play, “A Long Trip,” was one of the UCM Studio One-Acts performed on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Nickerson Black Box Theatre.
A Bittersweet Set of Studio One-Acts by UCM Theatre and Dance
September 27, 2024
Graphic by: Nate Sullens
Chappell Roan Changes Fan Culture
September 24, 2024
Letter from the managing editor
August 22, 2024
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
October 28, 2024
Students attend a presentation explaining the power of their vote hosted by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and American Democracy Project on Sept. 9. During this presentation, both domestic students and international students shared their different perspectives and comments on voting in America and in other countries.
International Students Attend the Power of the Vote Event
September 25, 2024
Students visit tables representing schools or programs in different countries set up in the UCM Stu- dent Union on Sept. 11 as part of the Study Abroad Fair. The Study Abroad Fair is an event held on campus to help inform students about the different possibilities available to them to travel abroad.
Study Abroad Brings Worlds Closer Together
September 25, 2024
Art by: Sammy Como
Artist of the Month
September 24, 2024
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
September 24, 2024
Members of the UCM football team celebrate successfully winning their homecoming game. With this victory, the Mules sit 5-3 overall this season
UCM 2024 Homecoming Football Game
October 30, 2024
From left Senior Jake Lippe, Senior NyNy Davis, Senior Zach Patterson and Freshman LaAngelo Bell celebrate a successful touchdown. The Mules won 36-35 with Senior Zach Patterson leading the game in receiving yards and Bell leading the game in rushing yards on Sept. 28 at the Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
UCM October 2024 Home Game Highlights
October 23, 2024
Senior Defensive Back Anthony Wilson dives over a member of the opposing team and attempts to intercept the ball, resulting in Wilson flipping on his head. Despite this incident, Wilson continued playing for the rest of the game with no injuries.
Mules First Game of the Season Celebrated Across Campus
October 22, 2024
Amtrak offers 15 percent student travel discount
October 30, 2024
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Aaron Bax

Aaron Bax, Spot News Editor

Aaron Bax is the spot news editor at the Muleskinner. A Warrensburg native, Aaron started working for the Muleskinner as a senior in high school, covering local sports. After graduation Aaron hopes to pursue a career in sports journalism.

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Graphic by Darby Mostaffa

Final Provost Candidates Meet with Students

Written by Aaron Bax, Spot News Editor
October 30, 2024
Members of the UCM Band perform outside the football stadium as part of the Get The Red Out celebration on Sept. 7. The UCM band is composed of both music and non-music majors and performs at most football games.

Non-Music Majors March with Marching Mules Band

Written by Aaron bax, Spot News Editor
September 27, 2024
Students sample the many food options at the Taste of UCM festival. The festival took place on August 28th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Elliot Student Union.

Students and Staff Savor Food from Across UCM

Written by Aaron Bax, Online Editor
September 13, 2024
Students interact at the Involvement Fair on Wednesday Aug. 21st. The Involvement Fair took place from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Union Mall.

UCM Welcomes Back Students with Week of Welcome

Written by Aaron Bax and Linda Alviar
August 27, 2024
Former Basketball Coach Kim Anderson is showing the cut basketball net in the 2014 National Championship of the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament. After winning the game, the whole team cuts a small strip of the net to keep. Submitted photo by UCM Athletics.

Becoming Part of the Team

Written by Aaron Bax
August 23, 2024
Dip all your toes into all that UCM has to offer

Dip all your toes into all that UCM has to offer

Written by Aaron Bax, Online Editor
August 21, 2024
UCM hosts Special Olympics

UCM hosts Special Olympics

Written by Aaron Bax, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Students participate in corn hole at the UCM Founders Day Birthday Bash. There were a variety of yard games at the event for students to take part in.

UCM Founders Day rounds out semester

Written by Aaron Bax, Sport's Editor
April 25, 2024
Photos by Mingzhu Zhu & Regina Robinson

Skinner on the Street

Written by Aaron Bax and Darby Mostaffa
March 28, 2024
Students cheer as the Kansas City Chiefs score to win the game in overtime during the Super Bowl LVIII Feb. 11. Students had gathered in the Union to watch the game with free popcorn and pizza.

UCM watch party goers revel in Super Bowl LVIII

Written by Aaron Bax, Sports Editor
March 6, 2024

Championship alums honored at halftime

Written by Aaron Bax, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Intramurals Enhance College Experiences

Intramurals Enhance College Experiences

Written by Aaron Bax, Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Redshirting Gives Flexibility for Success

Redshirting Gives Flexibility for Success

Written by Aaron Bax, Sport's Editor
January 29, 2024
Mules MIAA champions

Mules MIAA champions

Written by BRAD HADANK and Aaron Bax
November 23, 2023

Transforming from Tiger to Mule

Written by Aaron bax, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2023
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

Jennies shut out opposition

Written by Aaron Bax, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2023

Old and new Fans cheer on the Jennies

Written by Aaron Bax, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Charity basketball game supports Campus Cupboard

Charity basketball game supports Campus Cupboard

Written by Aaron Bax and Brad Hadank
October 4, 2023

Roaring Reds

Written by Aaron Bax, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Design by Nate Sullens

Students start off the semester with UCM’s Week of Welcome

Written by Aaron Bax, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2023
Soeun Lee, junior, throws water balloons while Suyeon Kim, senior, looks on. The water balloon fight was held on the East Field and was organized by MO’s Activities Council. Photo by Mingzhu Zhu

School year begins with extreme heat

Written by Aaron Bax, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
The ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Max. B. Swisher Skyhaven Aviation Center, now open for student and private use. The new facilities feature a pilot’s lounge and a quiet room, with self-serving fuel pumps coming soon.

Skyhaven Aviation Center Gets Off The Ground

Written by Aaron Bax and Rachel Becker
September 29, 2023
Graphic by Rachel Becker

Tigers Tennis has the Winning Formula

Written by Aaron Bax, Reporter
May 5, 2023
Graphic by Rachel Becker

Warrensburg Flys by Rivals in Season Opener

Written by Aaron Bax, Reporter
April 5, 2023
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