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Scholarships Open Opportunities for Students
November 23, 2024
On Nov. 19 at 9:06 a.m., University of Central Missouri students gathered outside of the Union Mall, located on the east side of the Elliot Student Union, to express their opposing views to demonstrator Jeffrey Mullen. Many students brought LGBTQ+ flags to the scene to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Students Rally Outside Union to Oppose Demonstrator
November 22, 2024
(From left to right) University of Central Missouri President Roger Best, Rachel Wesly, Nancy Fourth, Greg Thurman, Michael Hough, Courtney Goddard and Matt Thomas celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Hough Counseling Center in the Warren C. Lovinger Education Building on Oct. 24. During the ceremony, Thurman and Hough thanked UCM for providing them various opportunities they believed to have strongly impacted their lives.
New Hough Counseling Center Provides Opportunities and Resources to Students
November 22, 2024
Voters Decide Winners in 2024 State and Local Elections
Voters Decide Winners in 2024 State and Local Elections
November 5, 2024
Numerous political yard signs are displayed outside of the Johnson County Republican Headquarters, located at 1202 South Maguire St.
Political Headquarters Provide Opportunities for Student Involvement
November 5, 2024
Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez Visits UCM
November 22, 2024
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
October 28, 2024
Skinner on the Street - Homecoming 2024 Edition
Skinner on the Street – Homecoming 2024 Edition
October 28, 2024
The 2024 UCM Royalty Winners Senior Derek Walsh, Junior Alexis Barnes and Junior Emma Lock embrace after being crowned homecoming royalty. The three royalty winners were announced during halftime of the homecoming football game against Washburn University on Oct. 26.
2024 Homecoming Royalty Announced at Halftime
October 26, 2024
Families Reunite at Family Weekend Breakfast
Families Reunite at Family Weekend Breakfast
October 25, 2024
Passing the Torch
November 13, 2024
Members of the UCM football team celebrate successfully winning their homecoming game. With this victory, the Mules sit 5-3 overall this season
UCM 2024 Homecoming Football Game
October 30, 2024
From left Senior Jake Lippe, Senior NyNy Davis, Senior Zach Patterson and Freshman LaAngelo Bell celebrate a successful touchdown. The Mules won 36-35 with Senior Zach Patterson leading the game in receiving yards and Bell leading the game in rushing yards on Sept. 28 at the Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
UCM October 2024 Home Game Highlights
October 23, 2024
Senior Defensive Back Anthony Wilson dives over a member of the opposing team and attempts to intercept the ball, resulting in Wilson flipping on his head. Despite this incident, Wilson continued playing for the rest of the game with no injuries.
Mules First Game of the Season Celebrated Across Campus
October 22, 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
Illustration by Darby Mostaffa
How to Enjoy Halloween as a College Student
October 31, 2024
“Inside Out 2” My Emotions on the Emotions
“Inside Out 2” My Emotions on the Emotions
October 22, 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
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
Students Donate Blood During Homecoming Week
October 28, 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
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
Members of the UCM football team celebrate successfully winning their homecoming game. With this victory, the Mules sit 5-3 overall this season
UCM 2024 Homecoming Football Game
October 30, 2024
From left Senior Jake Lippe, Senior NyNy Davis, Senior Zach Patterson and Freshman LaAngelo Bell celebrate a successful touchdown. The Mules won 36-35 with Senior Zach Patterson leading the game in receiving yards and Bell leading the game in rushing yards on Sept. 28 at the Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
UCM October 2024 Home Game Highlights
October 23, 2024
Senior Defensive Back Anthony Wilson dives over a member of the opposing team and attempts to intercept the ball, resulting in Wilson flipping on his head. Despite this incident, Wilson continued playing for the rest of the game with no injuries.
Mules First Game of the Season Celebrated Across Campus
October 22, 2024
Amtrak offers 15 percent student travel discount
October 30, 2024
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Bethany Spitzmiller

Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor

Bethany Spitzmiller is a communication graduate student at the University of Central Missouri. She received her bachelor’s degree in English and communication with an emphasis in journalism at Truman State University. She was the Editor-in-Chief of their travel magazine, Detours and a copy editor and occasional opinion writer for The Index.

All content by Bethany Spitzmiller
Color Guard Director Allegra Wolff and Muleskinner Managing Editor Bethany Spitzmiller were roommates and quickly friends during their two years at UCM pursuing their Master's degrees.

Letter from the Editor: Graduation

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
May 7, 2022
The theme for Student Press Freedom Day 2022 is ‘Unmute Yourself!’ This is because student journalists must be empowered to tell stories, free from overt censorship and able to withstand the pressures that lead to self-censorship.

Student Voices are Heard Through Free Press

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
February 25, 2022
The James C Kirkpatrick library recently had a display of books that have been banned over time. Books get banned for a variety of reasons including racial issues, encouragement of "damaging" lifestyles, sexual situations, violence, witchcraft, unpopular religious affiliations, politic bias or inappropriateness based on age.

[Photo] Fiction Should Be Problematic

October 29, 2021
The James C Kirkpatrick library recently had a display of books that have been banned over time. Books get banned for a variety of reasons including racial issues, encouragement of "damaging" lifestyles, sexual situations, violence, witchcraft, unpopular religious affiliations, politic bias or inappropriateness based on age.

[Photo] Fiction Should Be Problematic

Written by Blair Miller, Reporter
October 29, 2021
This graphic depicts the number of reported sexual assault cases at the University of Central Missouri from 2010-2020. According to UCM Public Safety, five of the rapes reported in 2014 occurred in 2012 and one in 2013. Three rapes reported in 2016 occurred in 2015, and eight fondling reports were made by a single victim and occurred separately over two months. Graphic by Bethany Spitzmiller

[Photo] Shedding Light on Sexual Assault Awareness

Written by Matthew Goldsmith and Skye Melcher
April 26, 2021
College Representatives

[Photo] Tremain and Mills Elected Student Body President and Vice President

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor
April 14, 2021
Proposition A signs were placed around the city of Warrensburg.

[Photo] Old Drum Animal Shelter Reopens Under New Ownership

Written by Skye Melcher
April 8, 2021
Period underwear is like regular underwear, but there are extra layers of fabric that absorb menstrual blood.

Ending the Stigma about Menstruation

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
March 29, 2021
The Elliott Student Union and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program partnered to organize the 2021 PULSE-W women's summit. Myah Duncan (center right) was one of the team members who helped organize the event. "Honestly, I think it went really well," Duncan said. "All the presenters were able to show up, and the ending with the poetry was exceptional. I learned so much today, and I think our community learned a lot."

PULSE-W Summit Empowers Women to be Authentic

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
March 26, 2021
44 Faculty Positions could be eliminated if UCM President Roger Best decided to approve the Academic Review Board's recommendations

[Photo] 44 Faculty Jobs at-risk of Termination

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor
March 26, 2021
Students must take time to relax during midterms. Take study breaks and breathe. Establish and utilize a support system.

Breath In, Breath Out: Managing the Stress of Midterms

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
March 5, 2021
Student Activities

Warrensburg and UCM Celebrate School Spirit through Door Decorations

Written by Skye Melcher and Bethany Spitzmiller
February 24, 2021
According to UCM's Retrenchment Policy, "Retrenchment is defined to be a reduction of faculty which is significantly beyond routine faculty staffing adjustments and/or reallocation. Retrenchment procedures shall be activated when it becomes necessary to implement plans to terminate tenured faculty or eliminate more than 3.5 percent of the total full-time budgeted faculty positions during an academic year.

[Photo] UCM Retrenchment Recommendations Submitted

February 15, 2021
Missouri continues to vaccinate members of Phase 1A and Phase 1B, Tiers 1 and 2.

UCM Must Wait Patiently for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
February 2, 2021
Although COVID-19 cases have decreased from last week, the University of Central Missouri has 26 active student cases of COVID-19 and three active faculty_staff cases as of Jan. 22.

[Photo] UCM COVID-19 Cases Down With Spring Semester Underway

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor
January 27, 2021

Illustration and Design Seniors Cover Gallery Walls

Written by Skye Melcher and Bethany Spitzmiller
November 27, 2020
Consider University Safety During Thanksgiving Break

Consider University Safety During Thanksgiving Break

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
November 24, 2020

Learning Transferable Skills from the Pandemic

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
November 2, 2020
Talking to Family about Changing Opinions

Talking to Family about Changing Opinions

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
October 6, 2020
Wearing Your Mask to Care for Others

Wearing Your Mask to Care for Others

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor
September 5, 2020
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