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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.
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
First Lady Jill Biden waves to Knob Noster students and teachers, distinguished guests from the community and JROTC students as she steps onstage.
First Lady Biden Honors Knob Noster Community for Supporting Military Families
April 28, 2022
Hainan Airlines carried out the first evacuation flights organized by the Chinese government. The Chinese flag was pasted in the cabin, Wang said. Im very excited because it means Im in the safe zone.
Chinese International Students Flee Ukraine
April 26, 2022
The Long History of Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine Lead Up To 2022 Invasion
April 26, 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
A Semester Abroad through International Students’ Eyes
May 2, 2022
UCM Community Celebrates at MuleFest
UCM Community Celebrates at MuleFest
May 2, 2022
{left to right} Jack Roccaro, Steven Houser and Connor Sloan perform the original song, Untangle MY Mind, during their set at the Open Mic Night at Java Junction.
Creativity Brews at Java Junction Open Mic
April 29, 2022
Flip Piontek is retiring on June 3 after coaching at the University of Central Missouri for 36 years. Piontek gives new head coach Caitlin Peterson a hug during his last season. The volleyball program will miss Piontek, but wishes him a happy retirement.
Piontek Set to Retire after 39 years
May 6, 2022
April 30, the flag football championship took place at Ellis field.
Graduate Student Research Shows Benefits of Intramural Participation
May 4, 2022
The pool will be demolished as the new wrestling facility will be in this place.
Wrestling Team gets Permanent Practice Space in Multipurpose Building
May 3, 2022
The soccer renovation will be completed before the next season starts.
Locker Room Renovation for Soccer Team
April 8, 2022
This sign is displayed in the Lovinger Gym as they start the renovation soon.
Teams to Relocate due to Renovation
April 5, 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
Virginity is a Damaging Construct
Virginity is a Damaging Construct
May 5, 2022
Sex positivity embraces the differences in how individuals define sex, with an awareness that sex comes in different shapes and sizes. Sex is different for each person, but sex positivity focuses on open communication and replaces the shame and taboo surrounding conversations about sex with pleasure and inclusivity.
Sex Positivity Replaces Shame with Pleasure
May 3, 2022
April 2022 Comic
April 29, 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
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
COVID-19: the financial implications for UCM
April 30, 2020
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
A UCM student’s experience with COVID-19
April 8, 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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Taylor Herrmann twirls her baton at every football game alongside the Marching Mules. Photo courtesy of UCM Bands.

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The Jennies played the Fort Hays Tigers at home on April 13. Redshirt sophomore Jessica Sader and redshirt freshman Abbey Fischer are down and ready for the ball. The Jennies took the victory with 4-2 in both game one and game two.

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Jacqueline Garcia-Ulloa Morales bowls in the UCM Elliott Union Bowling Center during the 2019 fall semester. Since age 12, she has been a competitive bowler. Garcia-Ulloa Morales homeland is Mexico and has adapted to the American collegiate league. Photo submitted by Jacqueline Garcia-Ulloa Morales

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