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Federal Student Loan Relief Announced
September 15, 2022
Success at the Study Abroad Fair
Success at the Study Abroad Fair
September 14, 2022
Blackhawk Flights
September 8, 2022
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.
City Manager Considers Waste Study
May 3, 2022
Dores & Associates in process of removing the Fraternity Complex Facility. The building is on track to be removed by June 30, 2022.
Fraternity Complex to be Demolished
May 2, 2022
Students who attended the 2022 study abroad tour in Spain tour the Cathedral of León. The cathedral is a historical structure in the heart of the city.
Students Study Abroad
September 15, 2022
“Allow yourself to have your heart broken for a cause and do something to make the world a little less heartbreaking. If that cause is Ukraine – we need the help.” - Allina Robie, University of Central Missouri alumnae
CLEANING UP THE CONFLICT
September 4, 2022
Gearing Up for the Start of the Semester
September 4, 2022
Cadets get briefed on their capture the flag lab at Knob Noster State Park. Photo submitted by Trevor Vanpool.
Cadets, Camo and Cannons: UCM’s Army ROTC
May 5, 2022
Allina Robie gives juice boxes to children she works with in Ukraine. I knew moving here would be a risk, Robie said. I also knew that war creates more orphans. Whether because of death, poverty, displacement or fear - there would be more vulnerable children because of this war.
UCM Alumna Advocates for Orphans in Ukraine
May 4, 2022
Jennies Win Over Drury 3-1
Jennies Win Over Drury 3-1
September 21, 2022
The team huddles before they start a play.
UCM Falls in Home Opener
September 12, 2022
The volleyball team celebrates after a rally point.
Jennie’s Volleyball Defeats Bearcats 3-2
September 7, 2022
The volleyball team celebrates a point after a rally. The team played against Missouri State University last season. Photo by Graduate Student Brinkley Beever.
Fall Season Set to Begin
September 4, 2022
The starting quarterback at practice. Case played two games last season, completing the season with a 10-16 passing completion.
Meet the Quarterback
September 4, 2022
Megan at the Movies: Everything Everywhere All at Once
September 15, 2022
On Repeat: Summer ’22 Recap
September 15, 2022
From the Desk of the Editor
September 4, 2022
Color Guard Director Allegra Wolff and Muleskinner Managing Editor Bethany Spitzmiller were roommates and quickly friends during their two years at UCM pursuing their Masters degrees.
Letter from the Editor: Graduation
May 7, 2022
Goodbye Muleskinner Graduates
May 6, 2022
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
Blackhawk Flights
September 8, 2022
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
March 18, 2022
The crypto and alternative investment club is currently deciding on their schedule, but SFA Vice President Julia Krause is available when the Forbes Trading Room is open to answer any questions students might have about the club or investing.
New Club Open to All Students
March 2, 2022
The library Einstein location used to be open for longer hours than other UCM restaurant options. “When students knew in advance that that location was closed, maybe they would stop by a Starbucks or the Student Recreation and Wellness Center location on their way to the library … unfortunately we have lost some sales and that’s why we want that operation open as quickly as we can, Dreslinski said.
Einstein Bros Temporarily Closed Due to Staff Shortage
February 28, 2022
UCM Combats 11 Million Dollar Deficit
October 3, 2020
Blackhawk Flights
September 8, 2022
Yohannes Girma serves food at the Taste of Africa event.
African Student Association Cooks Traditional Food to Share African Cultures
April 15, 2022
Both students and their families capped the night off with hitting a piñata! Though instead of traditionally American candy, instead it stored candies native to Mexico.
Student Organization of Latinos Celebrates Carnival and Retiring Adviser
April 13, 2022
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
March 18, 2022
University of Central Missouri Students marched for over two miles through university streets.
Students March Toward Equality
September 28, 2020
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
UCM sports in the fall 2020 season
June 20, 2020
Father and daughter connect through football 
March 25, 2020
Raise the banner: Jennies win MIAA Tournament
March 12, 2020
Jennies win three of four in weekend play
March 12, 2020
Mules extend winning streak in sweep of Newman
March 12, 2020
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
Warrensburg tops St. Pius in homecoming thriller
September 26, 2017
Lady Tigers Edge St. Michael in Close Contest
September 20, 2017
Yohannes Girma serves food at the Taste of Africa event.
African Student Association Cooks Traditional Food to Share African Cultures
April 15, 2022
Both students and their families capped the night off with hitting a piñata! Though instead of traditionally American candy, instead it stored candies native to Mexico.
Student Organization of Latinos Celebrates Carnival and Retiring Adviser
April 13, 2022
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
March 18, 2022
The crypto and alternative investment club is currently deciding on their schedule, but SFA Vice President Julia Krause is available when the Forbes Trading Room is open to answer any questions students might have about the club or investing.
New Club Open to All Students
March 2, 2022
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
February 28, 2022
Yohannes Girma serves food at the Taste of Africa event.
African Student Association Cooks Traditional Food to Share African Cultures
April 15, 2022
Both students and their families capped the night off with hitting a piñata! Though instead of traditionally American candy, instead it stored candies native to Mexico.
Student Organization of Latinos Celebrates Carnival and Retiring Adviser
April 13, 2022
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
March 18, 2022
The crypto and alternative investment club is currently deciding on their schedule, but SFA Vice President Julia Krause is available when the Forbes Trading Room is open to answer any questions students might have about the club or investing.
New Club Open to All Students
March 2, 2022
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
February 28, 2022
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
iCentral: The Larry Nassar case
iCentral: The Larry Nassar case
February 2, 2018
Students get festive around Halloween
Students get festive around Halloween
November 7, 2019
A student makes a Halloween decoration with a Mason jar. (Photo by Madeline Turner)
Nightmare on South Holden Street
October 25, 2019
Christina Moore, a senior general studies major, shows off her costume for the Midterm Monster Mash in the Elliott Student Union. (Photo by Katlin Younts)
Unwinding at midterm… with monsters
October 19, 2019
A parade spectator takes advantage of a break in the action to go after some candy at the 2019 Homecoming parade. (Photo by Alexis Dyser)
Homecoming 2019: Photo Recap
October 19, 2019
Union celebrates its 57th birthday
October 8, 2019
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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Prism members encouraged students to wear pride colors and come by their table in the Elliott Student Union for stickers, candy and pronoun buttons. Photo submitted by Michael Reece

Prism Celebrates Queer Identities with Gaypril

April 23, 2021

Students for Political Action Shine Light on Democracy

April 2, 2021
Justin Cobb and his fiancé Emma Boessen enjoyed the We Are UCM celebration. The celebration took place on Feb. 12.

Student Government President Justin Cobb Leads University

February 26, 2021
Erin Frazier, sophomore secondary education major, makes Valentine’s Day cards for students in quarantine and for the residents of Ridgecrest Nursing Center. “Specifically for today it’s awesome because one of my sisters was telling us earlier that she was born premature, so she spent a lot of time in the NICU,” Frazier said. “So this is all really impactful for her because she’s able to give back to the NICU nurses and to the kids who are in Children’s Mercy.”

University Organizations Serve Warrensburg

February 23, 2021

UCM Students React to Election Results

November 23, 2020
Voters wait in line at New Hope Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri to make their voices heard in the 2020 Presidential election.

Students Take Opportunity to Speak Up through Votes

November 5, 2020

UCM Students Make Voting Plans

November 2, 2020
The workspace of a college student. Many have different setups, but in the age of COVID, they all require computers.

The Classroom Beyond Campus

November 1, 2020
From left: Max, Natalie, Michelle and Maddy pose for a photo on the lake. “I enjoy kayaking with my friends because it’s a fun way to stay active without having to run,” Anderson said.

Kayaking Around Lake Jacomo

October 5, 2020

Students raise awareness about hunger

April 10, 2019

Tunnel of Oppression seeks to teach students empathy

February 27, 2019

UCM leads Missouri universities in degree completion

February 13, 2019

UCM online MBA program among best in the country

February 4, 2019

Volunteer services teams with Community Blood Center for MLK blood drive

January 16, 2019
Marissa Johnson, left, and Shelby Briscoe pose at the State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition at UCM Nov. 2. (Photo submitted by Shelby Briscoe / For the Muleskinner)

UCM team takes gold in State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition

November 28, 2018

UCM graduate students find success at University of Iowa hackathon

November 8, 2018
Illustration by Britan Bray/Illustrator

Supreme Court confirmation sparks sexual assault conversation

October 10, 2018

Careers in Government Day

September 18, 2018

Women's right to vote lecture Sept. 19

September 18, 2018
Chuck Ambrose speaks Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a ceremony celebrating his eight-year tenure as UCM president. (Photo by Erica Oliver/Assistant Photo Editor)

UCM honors Ambrose, welcomes Best

August 27, 2018
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