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The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

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The Student News Site of University of Central Missouri

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Meah Copeland

Meah Copeland, Sports Editor

Meah Copeland is a Sports Editor for the Muleskinner Newspaper. Her major is Digital Media Production with an emphasis in Sports Reporting and Broadcast. Meah started writing for the Muleskinner in March 2020. She did not have prior experience in writing before going into college. She covers sports and news stories at the Muleskinner.

All content by Meah Copeland
E-Sports hosted the Super Smash Bros tournament on Sept. 1. “I think it’s a good atmosphere, it’s very fun, competitive type atmosphere and it’s almost like a sporting event,” senior digital media production Connor Nielson said. Junior secondary English education major, Gage Shrader won the Super Smash Bros. tournament.

Intramural Teams Bring Students Together

September 28, 2021
Before the first football game starts, some Mules players pray for the game.

Mules Lose Home Opener

September 7, 2021
The offensive lineman gets set to do a drill.

Mules Football Snaps Back into Season

September 2, 2021
Head Coach Flip Piontek teaches a new drill to his players as they watch him. Other players go through the drill and the mens basketball team is also practicing.

Jennies are “Set” to open the season

August 31, 2021
Westhoff has made many friends at UCM and is ready for the future.

Senior Spotlight: Aaron Westhoff

April 30, 2021
Boudreaux Campbell smiles at his prize after scoring 95 vs Woopaa in the final round during PBR’s Unleash the Beast Event in KC.

Cowboys & Covid-19: Professional Bull Riding Event Hosted in Kansas City

April 29, 2021
Dawson Davis gives a tour to a transfer student who is looking at colleges. The tour lasted an hour and a half.

Davis Serves the Campus Community

April 29, 2021
The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Athletic Department’s “Shooby” Battles Cancer

April 23, 2021
Senior guard Gigi McAtee looks to pass the ball to another teammate. After the season ended, McAtee prepares to graduate in May. Photo by Meah Copeland

[Photo] The Players

April 6, 2021

The Game

April 6, 2021
Wrestlers use dumbbells for weight lifting. They have to make sure that they stay in their weight limit.

A Day in the Life with UCM Wrestler Emmett Kuntz

March 30, 2021

Jennies Win NCAA Regional Tournament

March 18, 2021
On March 5., the Jennies celebrated as a team after they scored a goal. The Jennies prepare to finish their regular season.

Jennies Soccer Kicks Off Their Season

March 11, 2021
The Campus Cupboard has been serving students since 2013. They have been receiving donations from the Sodexo Company. The Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society donated $300 to help the Campus Cupboard.

Campus Cupboard Receives Donations

March 11, 2021
The Central Missouri State University Rodeo Team started in 1980. They hosted an intercollegiate rodeo April 30 to May 2nd 1980. It was a comradery, we were all pretty tight, Nadler said. We were all friends and that was a good thing but then most of us went our separate ways after graduation and that put a damper on things.

Bareback Riding, Barrel Racing and a ‘Bucking’ Good Time: Reminiscing the CMSU Rodeo Team

March 10, 2021
Junior forward Kassie Newsom gets around her opponent to score a goal for the team. We have been putting in a lot of work, Newsom said. Im excited to play and put in the word. The Jennies lost 5-4.

[Photo] Jennies Lose Home Opener 5-4

March 11, 2021

Ichabods Break Jennies Six-Game Win Streak

March 8, 2021

[Video] University gets Caffeinated at New Starbucks Location

March 5, 2021
Governor Mike Parson visited the Lee Summit Missouri Innovation Campus on March 2. Jeff Danley from VMLY&R led Parson through a presentation of the virtual reality demonstration. I enjoy bringing in people into virtual reality to help introduce them to new experiences and show what the possibilities are for virtual reality, Danley said. With the governor, hopefully it helped him understand how we can use virtual reality in a classroom environment and how that’s going to better prepare students here at UCM for the future workforce.

Governor Parson visits Mixed Reality Studio at Missouri Innovation Campus

March 4, 2021
Senior guard Gigi McAtee looks around to pass the ball to another teammate. That is why we are smiling right now and were happy right now, head coach Dave Slifer said. I decided to go with the positive approach on this and Im not worrying about that we gave up 57 second half points. The Jennies defeated the Broncos on Feb. 25, 79-76.

Jennies Outrace Broncos 79-76

March 1, 2021
The Mues lost to the Broncos 77-75. Senior guard Cameron Hunter attempted to make a three pointer against the opponent. In the second half, it was tough... as our guys were trying to fight back. head coach Doug Karleskint said.

Mules Lost to Broncos during the Last Minute of the Game

March 1, 2021
Nija Collier attempts to make a free throw attempt on Feb 26., against the Broncos.

[Photo] Jenny Spotlight: Nija Collier

March 4, 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
Russ Coleman, who has been the director of bands for 32 years, is conducting in front of the Alumni Band members. Its too bad we cant get together to play this year, Coleman said. But time will tell when we can have time to play again.

Alumni Band Virtual Event

February 25, 2021
On Feb 9. and Feb 10., the Union Bowling Center hosted a two day event called Bowling For Kids Sake.

UCM Student Organizations Bowl for Kids’ Sake

February 23, 2021
Freshman Graycen Holden catches the ball against her opponent.

[Photo] Jennies Win Over Ichabods

February 18, 2021
Senior guard Cameron Hunter jumps to make a point. We knew that we were taking a punch from them, and I don’t think we answered it well, head Men’s Basketball Coach Doug Karleskint said. The Mules lost to Ichabods 70-68.

[Photo] Mules Lose in Final Moments Against Ichabods

February 18, 2021
The UCM Baseball and Softball seasons are underway, and both teams are excited to get back out on the field and play.

Season Underway for Baseball and Softball

February 16, 2021
At 125 pound weight class, freshman Trevor Wishne is in position with his opponent, JJ Gillbert. The match lasted the full seven minutes but in the end Gillbert won the match. The Jets started off 5-0 against the Mules.

Jets Pin Mules 44-4

February 10, 2021

Jennies beat the Bearcats 55-51

February 2, 2021
The Mules defense tries to stop the Bearcats from scoring. “The loss was devastating, especially because we won last Saturday and Thursday,” freshman digital media production major Jacob Marqua said. “But it was still fun to come out and be a part of something like this.” The Mules fall to the Bearcats 80-37.

Bearcats Clawed their Way to Victory, Defeating UCM Mules

February 2, 2021
The Jennies wait as the ball goes through the basket against the Griffons.

Jennies Continue Winning Streak at Home

January 30, 2021
Senior guard Cameron Hunter makes a free throw shot as the Griffons fouled against him.

Mules beat Griffons 70-64

January 30, 2021

UCM Wrestling Season Starts at 0-4

January 28, 2021
The Jennies and Hillcats watch the ball as it goes through the basket at the matchup on Saturday Jan. 23.

Jennies Pick up 10th Win over the Hillcats

January 25, 2021
The Mules line up to make the free throw shot against the Hillcats on Jan. 23.

Mules Beat Hillcats for Third Straight Win

January 25, 2021
The Mules are in position as the ball is tipped off to start the game against the Riverhawks.

Mules Win against Riverhawks

January 22, 2021

Update on Mules and Jennies Indoor Track and Field Season

January 22, 2021
The Jennies start lining up as the Riverhawks set to make a free throw because of the foul against the Jennies.

Jennies Beat the Riverhawks 86-62

January 22, 2021
The Jennnies were placed 11th in the preason poll by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Senior Setter Alley Offerdahl said, I wish that we were ranked harder, but it motivates us to work harder. I want to be in the top 10. We are working hard this spring trying to get up there.

Jennies Placed 11th in National Volleyball Rankings

January 22, 2021
Photo submitted by Pam French

Celebration of Life: Whitney Jayne French

December 7, 2020

MIAA Basketball Coaches Poll

December 4, 2020

Spring Plans for Volleyball and Soccer

November 30, 2020

Mules Ready to Return to the Courts

November 24, 2020

UCM Basketball Season About to Tip Off – Jennies Expect to Make Impact

November 24, 2020
Kiki Uchawi created a smokey eye look for her performance at Hendricks Hall on the University of Central Missouris Campus. Kiki and Karmella Uchawi both belong to the Uchawi house and Karmella is Kikis drag mother.

The Art of Performance: Drag Queens Promote Inclusivity

November 23, 2020
The volleyball team prepares for their next games against Washburn and Nebraska-Kearney.

Jennies Played Against MSSU

November 16, 2020

Mules Football Quarterback Insights

November 13, 2020

MIAA Updates Fall Sports Plans

October 26, 2020
Senior Ubong Udom, physical education major, practicing for the upcoming football season. “Udom was hurt emotionally when the season was postponed. However, he said this will give the team a chance to train together to be a better team.”

Mule Senior Spotlight: Ubong Udom

October 23, 2020

Campus Cupboard Provides for UCM

October 23, 2020
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