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Students wait in line for meals at Todd Dining Hall on Sept. 12. Located in Todd Dining Hall is a food option called Trends which offers a rotating menu of made to order meals during lunch time.
Health Code Protocols Strive for Safe Todd and Ellis Dining
September 26, 2024
Students attend a presentation explaining the power of their vote hosted by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and American Democracy Project on Sept. 9. During this presentation, both domestic students and international students shared their different perspectives and comments on voting in America and in other countries.
International Students Attend the Power of the Vote Event
September 25, 2024
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
September 24, 2024
Potential customers peruse the stalls at the Warrensburg Farmers Market. The farmers market, held at 300 N. Holden St. operates from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturdays from May to the end of Sept. Photo Submitted by Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
Downtown businesses optimistic with options
August 19, 2024
Graphic by Linda Alviar
D2L Brightspace to replace Blackboard in Fall 2025
May 2, 2024
Members of the UCM Band perform outside the football stadium as part of the Get The Red Out celebration on Sept. 7. The UCM band is composed of both music and non-music majors and performs at most football games.
Non-Music Majors March with Marching Mules Band
September 27, 2024
UCM students, along with the Warrensburg community gather on South Holden St. on Sept. 7, 2024 for “Get The Red Out”. Set up on both sides of Holden were booths from local businesses and student organizations wanting to make themselves known to the Warrensburg community. “Get The Red” out happens every year in conjunction with the first UCM Mules football teams home game. Photo by Braeden Sholes
UCM’s Annual “Get the Red Out” Event
September 26, 2024
Students visit tables representing schools or programs in different countries set up in the UCM Stu- dent Union on Sept. 11 as part of the Study Abroad Fair. The Study Abroad Fair is an event held on campus to help inform students about the different possibilities available to them to travel abroad.
Study Abroad Brings Worlds Closer Together
September 25, 2024
Art by: Sammy Como
Artist of the Month
September 24, 2024
Students sample the many food options at the Taste of UCM festival. The festival took place on August 28th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Elliot Student Union.
Students and Staff Savor Food from Across UCM
September 13, 2024
From left, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Matt Howdeshell, Mules Football Head Coach Josh Lamberson, donor and alumnus David Neuenschwander, former coach Terry Noland, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Foundation Executive Director Courtney Goddard and President Roger Best celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Terry Noland Football Office Complex. Terry Noland was the head coach for the UCM football team from 1983 to 1996 where Noland amassed 78 wins, seven winning seasons, and four MIAA championships.
Football Office Remodel Honors University of Central Missouri Hall of Famer Terry Noland
September 25, 2024
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
September 24, 2024
IMG 0079 - Ryan Heidrich and Reeece Troyer take advantage of the basketball courts located in the lower areas of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center between classes. The center is used at all times of day whether by people working out or playing casual pick-up games on the court.
Word-of-Mouth Sports
September 24, 2024
Former Basketball Coach Kim Anderson is showing the cut basketball net in the 2014 National Championship of the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament. After winning the game, the whole team cuts a small strip of the net to keep. Submitted photo by UCM Athletics.
Becoming Part of the Team
August 23, 2024
UCM September Athletic Schedule
UCM September Athletic Schedule
August 23, 2024
From left, student actors Allie Whitney and Dawson Black sit at the back of the room engaged in conversation while a silhouetted Lizzy Molina watches. The play, “A Long Trip,” was one of the UCM Studio One-Acts performed on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Nickerson Black Box Theatre.
A Bittersweet Set of Studio One-Acts by UCM Theatre and Dance
September 27, 2024
Graphic by: Nate Sullens
Chappell Roan Changes Fan Culture
September 24, 2024
Letter from the managing editor
August 22, 2024
What I wish I would have known as a freshman
August 22, 2024
Graphic by: Kaia Trujillo
Goodbye Graduates
May 3, 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
Students wait in line for meals at Todd Dining Hall on Sept. 12. Located in Todd Dining Hall is a food option called Trends which offers a rotating menu of made to order meals during lunch time.
Health Code Protocols Strive for Safe Todd and Ellis Dining
September 26, 2024
Students attend a presentation explaining the power of their vote hosted by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and American Democracy Project on Sept. 9. During this presentation, both domestic students and international students shared their different perspectives and comments on voting in America and in other countries.
International Students Attend the Power of the Vote Event
September 25, 2024
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
September 24, 2024
Potential customers peruse the stalls at the Warrensburg Farmers Market. The farmers market, held at 300 N. Holden St. operates from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturdays from May to the end of Sept. Photo Submitted by Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
Downtown businesses optimistic with options
August 19, 2024
Graphic by Linda Alviar
D2L Brightspace to replace Blackboard in Fall 2025
May 2, 2024
Potential customers peruse the stalls at the Warrensburg Farmers Market. The farmers market, held at 300 N. Holden St. operates from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturdays from May to the end of Sept. Photo Submitted by Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
Downtown businesses optimistic with options
August 19, 2024
The formula being used to calculate a student's federal aid has been updated for the 2024- 2025 FAFSA. This is an example of what a students' eligbility may look like within the FAFSA form. Screenshot from Federal Student Aid website.
Federal miscalculation sets back FAFSA
April 30, 2024
Illustration by Elizabeth Reece
Women’s wellness thrives
April 29, 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
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
From left, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Matt Howdeshell, Mules Football Head Coach Josh Lamberson, donor and alumnus David Neuenschwander, former coach Terry Noland, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Foundation Executive Director Courtney Goddard and President Roger Best celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Terry Noland Football Office Complex. Terry Noland was the head coach for the UCM football team from 1983 to 1996 where Noland amassed 78 wins, seven winning seasons, and four MIAA championships.
Football Office Remodel Honors University of Central Missouri Hall of Famer Terry Noland
September 25, 2024
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
September 24, 2024
IMG 0079 - Ryan Heidrich and Reeece Troyer take advantage of the basketball courts located in the lower areas of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center between classes. The center is used at all times of day whether by people working out or playing casual pick-up games on the court.
Word-of-Mouth Sports
September 24, 2024
Former Basketball Coach Kim Anderson is showing the cut basketball net in the 2014 National Championship of the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament. After winning the game, the whole team cuts a small strip of the net to keep. Submitted photo by UCM Athletics.
Becoming Part of the Team
August 23, 2024
UCM September Athletic Schedule
UCM September Athletic Schedule
August 23, 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
UCM students, along with the Warrensburg community gather on South Holden St. on Sept. 7, 2024 for “Get The Red Out”. Set up on both sides of Holden were booths from local businesses and student organizations wanting to make themselves known to the Warrensburg community. “Get The Red” out happens every year in conjunction with the first UCM Mules football teams home game. Photo by Braeden Sholes
UCM’s Annual “Get the Red Out” Event
September 26, 2024
Students wait in line for meals at Todd Dining Hall on Sept. 12. Located in Todd Dining Hall is a food option called Trends which offers a rotating menu of made to order meals during lunch time.
Health Code Protocols Strive for Safe Todd and Ellis Dining
September 26, 2024
Students attend a presentation explaining the power of their vote hosted by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and American Democracy Project on Sept. 9. During this presentation, both domestic students and international students shared their different perspectives and comments on voting in America and in other countries.
International Students Attend the Power of the Vote Event
September 25, 2024
Students visit tables representing schools or programs in different countries set up in the UCM Stu- dent Union on Sept. 11 as part of the Study Abroad Fair. The Study Abroad Fair is an event held on campus to help inform students about the different possibilities available to them to travel abroad.
Study Abroad Brings Worlds Closer Together
September 25, 2024
Art by: Sammy Como
Artist of the Month
September 24, 2024
Students wait in line for meals at Todd Dining Hall on Sept. 12. Located in Todd Dining Hall is a food option called Trends which offers a rotating menu of made to order meals during lunch time.
Health Code Protocols Strive for Safe Todd and Ellis Dining
September 26, 2024
Students attend a presentation explaining the power of their vote hosted by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and American Democracy Project on Sept. 9. During this presentation, both domestic students and international students shared their different perspectives and comments on voting in America and in other countries.
International Students Attend the Power of the Vote Event
September 25, 2024
Students visit tables representing schools or programs in different countries set up in the UCM Stu- dent Union on Sept. 11 as part of the Study Abroad Fair. The Study Abroad Fair is an event held on campus to help inform students about the different possibilities available to them to travel abroad.
Study Abroad Brings Worlds Closer Together
September 25, 2024
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans
September 24, 2024
Graphic by Linda Alviar
D2L Brightspace to replace Blackboard in Fall 2025
May 2, 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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Riley King, Features Editor

Riley King is a junior majoring in digital media production with an emphasis in journalism. She is the features editor at the Muleskinner. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in music journalism.

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Football Office Remodel Honors University of Central Missouri Hall of Famer Terry Noland

Written by Riley King, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Graphic by Nate Sullens

Kamala Harris Uses Brat Summer Trend to Bolster Campaign

Written by Riley King, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2024

Fans boycott HYBE music

Written by Riley King, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Illustration by: Nate Sullens

New Trend: Artists switching genres

Written by Riley King, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
UMG has falling out with TikTok due to contract diputes

UMG has falling out with TikTok due to contract diputes

Written by Riley King, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
From left to right: Lover Chancler, J’Nyah Elbert, Tia Flenoy, and Shari Bax. J’Nyah Elbert, Tia Flenoy, and Jaren Williams were honored with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Scholarships during the MLK Freedom Scholarship Banquet held at the University of Central Missouri on January 16. Photo By: Regina Robinson

Scholarships celebrate struggles and shared visions

Written by Riley King, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
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