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The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

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The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

Darby Mostaffa

Darby Mostaffa, Design Manager

Darby Mostaffa is a senior at the University of Central Missouri with a major in digital media productions, an emphasis in journalism, and a minor in creative writing. Mostaffa’s role at the Muleskinner is design and allocations manager and this is her second semester contributing to the staff. Her passions include feature writing, college-related opinion writing, pop culture, gender issues and newspaper design. Her favorite contribution to the Muleskinner is designing their print “Special Edition: Kickoff Issue” this past summer.

All content by Darby Mostaffa
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[Photo] Feel the PULSE

Written by Bella Reno, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2025
Construction workers update utility infrastructure along Maguire Street. The construction of utility infrastructure began in late 2024 and includes updates to water, gas and sewage utilities.

Maguire makeover in motion

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Design Manager
April 30, 2025
Above are the top ten most frequently banned books in 2025 according to PEN America, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting free expression in literature.

[Photo] Banned books limit learning

Written by Olivia Siefker, Reporter
May 1, 2025
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[Photo] Robots are killing creativity

Written by Riley King, Opinions Editor
April 30, 2025
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[Photo] YouTube family turned destructive

Written by Audrey Baldwin and Nas Az-Zubair
April 29, 2025
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[Photo] The App that Took a Nap

Written by Riley King, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2025
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
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[Photo] Holiday Hot Takes

Written by Kaia Trujillo, Opinions Editor
December 23, 2024
Illustration by Darby Mostaffa

[Photo] How to Enjoy Halloween as a College Student

Written by Katherine Hamilton, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2024
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[Photo] Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week

Written by Katherine Hamilton, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Skinner on the Street - Homecoming 2024 Edition

Skinner on the Street – Homecoming 2024 Edition

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Design Editor
October 28, 2024
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[Photo] Voting Registration Deadlines Approach for November Election

Written by MaLynn Pierce, News Editor
October 25, 2024
October’s Artist of the Month: Andrew Wilkie

October’s Artist of the Month: Andrew Wilkie

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Design Editor
October 22, 2024
Art by: Sammy Como

Artist of the Month

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Managing Editor
September 24, 2024

Letter from the managing editor

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Managing Editor
August 22, 2024
Office of Student Activities hosts a watch event on the lawn of JCKL for the solar eclipse on April 8. There were more than 300 students, staff and faculty in attendence.

Students enjoy solar eclipse watch event

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
May 1, 2024
Competitors try to name a song with a similar word to the one playing. This was one of several music themed challenges with all of them using music from the early 2000s.

UCM Celebrates a Y2K-Themed Greek Week

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
April 30, 2024
Photos by Mingzhu Zhu & Regina Robinson

Skinner on the Street

Written by Aaron Bax and Darby Mostaffa
March 28, 2024
Daniel Franzese meets with UCM students after the Q&A session. After the event, Franzese interacted with students while signing autographs and taking photos.

Mo’s Activity Council hosts Mean Girls actor, Daniel Franzese

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
March 27, 2024
Sally Jenkins, a New York Times bestselling author, shares insights on sports journalism and lessons learned from sports in life and work. The Author Talk: Sally Jenkins took place at W.C. Morris at the University of Central Missouri on Feb. 21.

New York Times best selling author visits campus

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
March 5, 2024
Skinner On The Street - Valentine's Day Edition

Skinner On The Street – Valentine’s Day Edition

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
March 4, 2024
The Golden Globes Host Jo Koy’s receives mixed reviews

The Golden Globes Host Jo Koy’s receives mixed reviews

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
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