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The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

Muleskinner

Jessica Cooper

Jessica Cooper, Features Editor

Jess Cooper is a senior majoring in English with a focus on Creative Writing at the University of Central Missouri. She has been with The Muleskinner since Spring 2025. Cooper loves to write stories about events that impact the student population as a whole and the English Department in particular. Her goal is to raise awareness to on-campus events and make readers think about what they can get involved with their community.

All content by Jessica Cooper
A customer chats with the staff of RISE Racks, located at 125 N Holden St. RISE Racks offers linens, kids items and shoes in addition to clothing.

Downtown Highlights: Back to School Threads

Written by Jessica Cooper, Features Editor
October 4, 2025
Racers speed through a turn at Central Missouri Speedway on Sept. 13. The track, which is currently listed for sale, is three-eighths of a mile and composed of clay.

Central Missouri Speedway Races to a Close

Written by Jessica Cooper, Features Editor
October 2, 2025
Major League Hall of Famer George Brett speaks about his career and academics at the First Pitch Banquet. The banquet took place on April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center.

Brett drives home on academics

Written by Jessica Cooper, Reporter
April 29, 2025
Sean Astin speaks about childhood experiences in the film industry and his relationship with his mother, Patty Duke, who suffered from bipolar disorder. Astin spoke as part of the Oppenheimer Symposium hosted by University of Central Missouri on April 12.

[Photo] Astin speaks on mental health

Written by Sadie Staker, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2025
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