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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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The Talking Mules pose with their awards after the season opener at Southwest Baptist University. Front row from left: Cydni Stanford, Grace Kennedy, Zephaniah Feldon. Second row from left: John Keller, Samantha DuVall, Gage Shrader. Third row from left: Adina McCall, Rovert Reese. Fourth row from left: Ryann HillCourtney Calahan, Ryan Tolbert, Bobbi Gums, Joshua Boster. Back row from left: Trenton Hawes, Alec Bridges, Manny Reyes. (Photo submitted by Jack Rogers)

Talking Mules bring home dozens of awards from season opener in Bolivar

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 9, 2019
Jacob Sentgeorge, associate professor of music and voice, watches a rehearsal of Hairspray in the James L. Highlander Theatre. Sentgeorge is the play's music director. The play runs in Highlander Theatre Thursday-Sunday. (Photo by Chris Holmberg/Muleskinner)

From opera to improv: UCM professor getting ready for Jacksonville

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 3, 2019

Introducing Phillip Bridgmon

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 25, 2019

2019 State of the University: Gains have been made, but there is more work to do

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 3, 2019
Best discusses issues from enrollment to snow days as his term begins

Best discusses issues from enrollment to snow days as his term begins

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 21, 2018

Census reveals UCM enrollment down

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 8, 2018
Banana trees grow on the West side of The Crossing at South Holden. (Photos by Chris Holmberg/ Managing Editor)

UCM grounds crew nationally recognized

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 8, 2018

Police investigating early-morning shooting on West Pine Street

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 1, 2018

UCM alumni check in for homecoming 2018

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 25, 2018
Brother Matthew from Consuming Fire Campus Ministries in Missouri has an exchange with senior political science major Natalia Gunderson. At one point during this exchange he accused Gunderson of being an Antichrist. (Photo by Chris Holmberg / Managing Editor)

Captive audience faces religious instigator

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 22, 2018
The Talking Mules after the Bob R. Derryberry Memorial Tournament hosted by Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. On the front row from left to right are Benjamin Barnett, Abbie Upshaw and Trenton Hawes. On the second row from left to right are Sam DuVall, Adina McCall, Madison Marquardt, Courtney Callahan and Manny Reyes. On the thrid row from left to right are Joshua Boster, Samantha Callaway, graduate assistant and coach Tyler Slinkard, Jack Rogers, director of forensics, and Alex Amos, graduate assistant and coach.

Talking Mules take first in season opener

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 11, 2018

UCM not actually seventh most dangerous in the US

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 10, 2018
Jeff Mullen has an exchange with a passing student Tuesday in front of the east entrance of the Elliott Student Union. Mullen and his wife, Pam, were on campus to warn the campus community about the wages of its sin and to warn about the perils of hell. "(We were sent by) the Lord," Pam said. "We go where he sends us." (Photo by Chris Holmberg/Managing Editor)

Campus community confronted by proselytizers in front of Union

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 2, 2018
Gabe Clark, freshman marketing major, works in the TRIO lab in the Humphreys Building.

TRIO receives funding increase, looks to expand services

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 27, 2018
A preliminary conceptual drawing of what the Elliott Student Union might look like after renovation.

Financing in place, Union renovation proceeds

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 17, 2018

People walk Out of the Darkness to raise suicide awareness

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 13, 2018

Kansas Speedway exec, UCM alumnus speaks on campus

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 5, 2018

Mollie Tibbetts is a victim, not a point of contention

Written by Chris Holmberg
August 30, 2018

UCM president's six areas of focus

Written by Chris Holmberg
August 26, 2018

Interim president plans to maintain forward momentum

Written by Chris Holmberg
August 25, 2018

Success Advising Center opening soon, centralizes academic advising

Written by Chris Holmberg
August 23, 2018

UCM turns to familiar face to fill presidency

Written by Chris Holmberg
August 16, 2018

Mules host football walk-on tryouts

Written by Chris Holmberg
August 14, 2018

UCM board names interim president

Written by Chris Holmberg
July 3, 2018

Board of Governors approves renovation for Success Advising Center and outsourcing of printing

Written by Chris Holmberg
June 4, 2018

Ambrose donates $25,000 to spark new fundraising push

Written by Chris Holmberg
May 19, 2018

Small group of protesters call for increased UCM staff wages

Written by Chris Holmberg
May 5, 2018

Cutting the president's salary is not the answer

Written by Chris Holmberg
April 30, 2018
Missing the point: informational forum becomes frustrating

Missing the point: informational forum becomes frustrating

Written by Chris Holmberg
April 11, 2018

Campus innovation is working to alleviate financial burden

Written by Chris Holmberg
March 28, 2018

With a budget proposal drawing near, UCM staff braces for impact

Written by Chris Holmberg
March 14, 2018
Budget forum has big turnout, small pushback

Budget forum has big turnout, small pushback

Written by Chris Holmberg
March 1, 2018

Flu cases spike, attendance policy changes

Written by Chris Holmberg
February 14, 2018

Multiple marijuana reports raise questions

Written by Chris Holmberg
February 14, 2018

Hospital cuts 41 staff positions, plans to close Holden clinic

Written by Chris Holmberg
February 6, 2018

Central organization partners with Kansas City schools to feed area

Written by Chris Holmberg
January 31, 2018

Military challenge coins: a priceless unofficial tradition

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 29, 2017

UCM cuts seven staff jobs due to budget

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 18, 2017

Military spouses find support at UCM

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 1, 2017

Charges filed following crash, manhunt

Written by Chris Holmberg
November 1, 2017
PHOTO BY CHRIS HOLMBERG / REPORTER Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers inspect an SUV that crashed in northeastern Warrensburg Tuesday near the corner of U.S. 50 and Northeast 201 Road. The crash resulted in one arrest and a 4 1/2-hour manhunt for a second suspect, which led troopers to a home where a man was arrested.

Officers make arrest following manhunt

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 31, 2017

Legacy of the potato chip bag: Lack of resources, lack of options, lack of willingness to change exacerbates our growing trash problem

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 25, 2017

Veterans Center honors tradition of potluck meals

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 25, 2017

Recycling is no longer the answer

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 18, 2017

Healthy Sexuality and Relationship Fair draws about 200 participants

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 9, 2017

Be proactive, Warrensburg.

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 4, 2017

Professor of magic: The story of an award-winning poet at UCM

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 4, 2017

The incredible journey of litter

Written by Chris Holmberg
October 4, 2017

Litter has a pretty hefty price tag

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 27, 2017

Sessions set to help students navigate life off campus

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 26, 2017

Litter… Has layers

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 20, 2017

More than bottles and cans: A collection of junk I find in Warrensburg

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 20, 2017

Muleskinner staff pushes forward after abeyance

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 20, 2017

Writers present Pleiades Visiting Writers Series

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 14, 2017

The (Il)legality of Litter

Written by Chris Holmberg
September 7, 2017
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