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Student Government Association Vice President, Dalton White, gives a presentation on upcoming changes to the organizations structure . Members discussed changes to be implemented in the upcoming year.
SGA to hold upcoming election
March 28, 2024
The enterance to the Humphreys building is gated off due to renovations. The building was offically closed to students and faculty in the spring 2024 semester.
Humpherys building receives renovations
March 8, 2024
Graphic by Linda Alviar
Department of Education delays FAFSA rollout
March 7, 2024
UCM targeted in attempted cyber breach
March 6, 2024
Music Technology majors work on renovating the departments studios on Feb. 17. They worked on building acoustic pane;s for the studios in the lower level of the Wood building.
Music Tech continues to improve
March 4, 2024
Members of Theta Chi fraternity and Gamma Phi Beta sorority practice their step routine in Hendricks Hall. A step competition will take place during greek week and contribute to the winning groups overall scoring.
UCM Greek Life Prepares for Greek Week
March 29, 2024
Photos by Mingzhu Zhu & Regina Robinson
Skinner on the Street
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
March 27, 2024
Photo of the 1978 Association of Black Collegiates. Submitted photo by UCM McClure Archives.
Association of Black Collegiates holds rich history on campus
March 7, 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
March 5, 2024
Photos by Mingzhu Zhu & Regina Robinson
Skinner on the Street
March 28, 2024
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
March 27, 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
March 6, 2024
Championship alums honored at halftime
March 5, 2024
Vici Hughes speaks at the ceremony renaming the Multipurpose building to the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center on Feb. 17. Vici Hughes is the widow of Jerry Hughes, for whom the building was named after.
The Hughes Legacy will live on
March 4, 2024
Illustration by: Nate Sullens
New Trend: Artists switching genres
March 29, 2024
Photos provided by: UCM Theatre
“Xanadu”, the absurd and the heartfelt show by UCM Theatre
March 28, 2024
Spring Break Poll
Spring Break Poll
March 28, 2024
Photos by Mingzhu Zhu & Regina Robinson
Skinner on the Street
March 28, 2024
“Now that’s a party!”: A “Mean Girls” (2024) Review
“Now that’s a party!”: A “Mean Girls” (2024) Review
March 27, 2024
UCM’s THRIVE Program is graduating five students in the spring commencement ceremony. From left, Miles Fontenot, Michael Mohrmann-Lodatto, Thomas TJ Branch, Emma Penny and Ashley Cain are the spring 2019 THRIVE graduates. THRIVE is scheduled to graduate with the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities and College of Education at 10 a.m. May 11 in the Multipurpose Building. (Photo submitted by Michael Brunkhorst/For the Muleskinner)
MULESKINNER VOL. 113, ISSUE 17
May 1, 2019
UCM President Roger Best; Kirkpatrick award winner Chuck Ambrose; SGA past President Courtney Abt and SGA newly elected President Cole Fine pose for a photo with Ambrose and his award. (Photo by Erin Wides/Features Editor)
MULESKINNER VOL. 113, ISSUE 16
April 24, 2019
President Roger Best, right, and his wife Robin enjoy lunch with students Tuesday at Ellis Dining Hall. (Photo by Jason Brown, managing editor.)
MULESKINNER VOL. 113, ISSUE 15
April 10, 2019
Photo by Jason Brown/Managing Editor Freshman Molly Saporito earned her best finish of her career taking third place at the Jennies Golf Invitational Tuesday at Mules National Golf Course.
MULESKINNER VOL. 113, ISSUE 14
March 27, 2019
Nursing students Hailey Seeley and Courtney Hawley practicing CPR and using Automated External Defibrillator (AED). (Photo by Erin Wides/ Features Editor)
MULESKINNER VOL. 113, ISSUE 13
March 6, 2019
Student Government Association Vice President, Dalton White, gives a presentation on upcoming changes to the organizations structure . Members discussed changes to be implemented in the upcoming year.
SGA to hold upcoming election
March 28, 2024
The enterance to the Humphreys building is gated off due to renovations. The building was offically closed to students and faculty in the spring 2024 semester.
Humpherys building receives renovations
March 8, 2024
Graphic by Linda Alviar
Department of Education delays FAFSA rollout
March 7, 2024
UCM targeted in attempted cyber breach
March 6, 2024
Music Technology majors work on renovating the departments studios on Feb. 17. They worked on building acoustic pane;s for the studios in the lower level of the Wood building.
Music Tech continues to improve
March 4, 2024
University of Central Missouri Students walk to class, avoiding the snow and ice.
Classes Canceled to Keep Students Safe
January 30, 2024
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
November 22, 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
November 20, 2023
Drag Show Brings Joy and Support
Drag Show Brings Joy and Support
November 14, 2023
Parking Services innovates campus parking
November 14, 2023
Fall Dual Credit Scholarship recipients (front row) Gabi Shull, Kalissa Castanedo and Kaylee Russell. (Back row) Dr. Scott Patrick, Dane Sproat, Richard Saettone, Gracie Brant and Foundation Board member, Rick Miller. (Photos submitted by Judy Long)
Dual Credit Scholarship gets students ahead of the game
November 3, 2018
Cinderella Dress Exchange is back
February 2, 2018
Warrensburg R-6 Computer System Hacked
February 1, 2018
PHOTO BY GABRIELLE MOORE / WHS JUNIOR Whitney Andersen directs one of her choir classes at WHS.
WHS welcomes new choir teacher
December 18, 2017
PHOTOS BY GRACE BUSHMEYER / WHS JUNIOR Students work on a new mural in the Warrensburg High School foreign language hallway.
Murals brighten up foreign language hall at WHS
December 15, 2017
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
March 27, 2024
Championship alums honored at halftime
March 5, 2024
Vici Hughes speaks at the ceremony renaming the Multipurpose building to the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center on Feb. 17. Vici Hughes is the widow of Jerry Hughes, for whom the building was named after.
The Hughes Legacy will live on
March 4, 2024
The UCM Mules Baseball team celebrates at the 2023 Houston Invitational game against North Georgia. This year, the Mules return to the Houston Astros’ Minute Maid Park to compete in the Houston Winter Invitational from Feb. 2 to 4. Submission by University of Central Missouri Athletics with photo by Erick Williams Photography.
Mules To Houston
February 1, 2024
Redshirting Gives Flexibility for Success
Redshirting Gives Flexibility for Success
January 29, 2024
Graphic by Rachel Becker
Tigers Tennis has the Winning Formula
May 5, 2023
Graphic by Rachel Becker
Warrensburg Flys by Rivals in Season Opener
April 5, 2023
COVID-19 Impacts Warrensburg High School sports
September 23, 2020
Moore shines in Tigers’ senior night comeback
October 9, 2017
Jennies volleyball gets a lesson on cancer they won't forget
Jennies volleyball gets a lesson on cancer they won't forget
September 27, 2017
Members of Theta Chi fraternity and Gamma Phi Beta sorority practice their step routine in Hendricks Hall. A step competition will take place during greek week and contribute to the winning groups overall scoring.
UCM Greek Life Prepares for Greek Week
March 29, 2024
Student Government Association Vice President, Dalton White, gives a presentation on upcoming changes to the organizations structure . Members discussed changes to be implemented in the upcoming year.
SGA to hold upcoming election
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
March 27, 2024
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
March 27, 2024
The enterance to the Humphreys building is gated off due to renovations. The building was offically closed to students and faculty in the spring 2024 semester.
Humpherys building receives renovations
March 8, 2024
Members of Theta Chi fraternity and Gamma Phi Beta sorority practice their step routine in Hendricks Hall. A step competition will take place during greek week and contribute to the winning groups overall scoring.
UCM Greek Life Prepares for Greek Week
March 29, 2024
Student Government Association Vice President, Dalton White, gives a presentation on upcoming changes to the organizations structure . Members discussed changes to be implemented in the upcoming year.
SGA to hold upcoming election
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
March 27, 2024
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
March 27, 2024
The enterance to the Humphreys building is gated off due to renovations. The building was offically closed to students and faculty in the spring 2024 semester.
Humpherys building receives renovations
March 8, 2024
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
March 27, 2024
What are you excited for this year?
What are you excited for this year?
August 11, 2018
iCentral: The clock challenge
iCentral: The clock challenge
March 16, 2018
iCentral: National Women's Day
iCentral: National Women's Day
March 9, 2018
iCentral: the new Snapchat update
iCentral: the new Snapchat update
February 15, 2018
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
March 27, 2024
Connections across the finish line
Connections across the finish line
November 23, 2023
Homecoming 2023 Pep Rally raises spirit
Homecoming 2023 Pep Rally raises spirit
November 16, 2023
Homecoming 2023 Party in the Park
Homecoming 2023 Party in the Park
November 16, 2023
Community joins in 2023 homecoming festivities
Community joins in 2023 homecoming festivities
November 16, 2023
Colby (Bull) Christian West, age 19, of Weston Missouri, died Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Celebration of Life: Colby Christian West
December 15, 2020
Photo submitted by Pam French
Celebration of Life: Whitney Jayne French
December 7, 2020
A Celebration of Life: Robb Madden
November 9, 2020
Murray “Allan” Dean
April 26, 2019
Larry E. Draper
April 26, 2019
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Emma Fischer is a sophomore currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in actuarial science and a minor in art. As a news editor, she ensures campus events are covered in a factually accurate and unbiased manner. She wrote for her high school newspaper for one semester and joined the Muleskinner in September of her freshman year. Since then, she’s written multiple articles shedding light on the unknown and representing the many sides to all stories. When she graduates, she hopes to have a steady career as a novelist.

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Republic is less familiar with the Warrensburg area compared to previous trash company Heartland Waste, which contributes to inconsistent service. While some people are experiencing difficulties getting their trash taken care of, other Warrensburg residents are not having issues. I think a lot has to do with the individuals working the routes, Warrensburg resident Christine McLean Rogers, said.

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Every year, the Warrensburg Police Department seizes between 100 to 150 fake IDs. Like any college town, Warrensburg’s trouble with underage drinking and partying are expected, but why do UCM students choose to use fake IDs?

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John Quiñones visited the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity for a Q&A with students from the Association of Black Collegians, the Student Organization of Latinos, the African Student Association, and the Muleskinner staff.

Celebrity John Quiñones Encourages Minority Students to Succeed Despite Prejudice

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Artist Ebony Johnson Wright sits in front of her painting, Portrait of Jamal. She primarily paints Black figures to showcase the beauty and joy of Black individuals rather than the pain and discrimination frequently portrayed in art. I just want them to look like they are important, Wright said about her portraits. Like they mean something to the world. Wrights work has been featured in many galleries, including at UCM, and she has also won multiple awards for her art and the messages it covers.

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson, center, conducts a roundtable discussion at the University of Central Missouri that also includes, from left, Zora Mulligan, commissioner of higher education in Missouri; Roger Best, UCM president; Joanna Anderson, State Fair Community College president; and Kayla Hahn, the governor’s policy director.

Missouri Officials Discuss the Future of Education

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Morgan Starbuck helps organize files for participants checking in for the world record attempt. I mean, a world record... its pretty stinking cool, Starbuck said.

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Brittany Walquist and Teresa Scarbrough stand at their booth on Holden street. One of the things today, in chatting with people, is that those who have experience in ceramics are drawn to the booth, and they’ll share their experiences, and that’s been very satisfying to meet other ceramists, Scarbrough said. She and Walquist have sold separately at various events, but this is their first time running a table together.

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