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Warrensburg citizens celebrate at Players as the 2024 election unfolds. Denny Hoskins, Missouri Secretary of State candidate, hosted a watch party for members of the community.
Election Season Impacts Warrensburg
November 24, 2024
(From left to right) Katie Kaminski and Gracie Heath smile together in the Highlander Theatre. The two friends met at UCM. Heath will graduate from UCM in Dec. 2024 with a bachelor’s in theater. Photo submitted by Gracie Heath.
Mulechella Memories Make Lasting Impact
November 23, 2024
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
Students Attend 2024 International Food Festival
December 2, 2024
UCM Hosts Largest-Ever Trading Moon Powwow
November 25, 2024
Opportunity Grants Impact Facilities On Campus
November 24, 2024
Outstanding Alumni Reflect on Their Experiences
November 23, 2024
Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez Visits UCM
November 22, 2024
Former Mules Football Head Coach Terry Noland looks on as his team celebrates becoming the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions after defeating Lincoln 56-9. During his 13-year career, Noland led the Mules to four MIAA championships. Submitted by UCM McClure Archives.
Former Coach Leaves Lasting Impact on Players
November 24, 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
Cory Bittner, UCM alumnus and Secretary of the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors, speaks at the 2024 spring commencement. Bittner graduated from UCM in 2011 and met his wife and current business partner through UCM. Photo submitted by Cory Bittner.
How UCM Changed My Life and Why I Give Back
November 25, 2024
(From left to right) Katie Kaminski and Gracie Heath smile together in the Highlander Theatre. The two friends met at UCM. Heath will graduate from UCM in Dec. 2024 with a bachelor’s in theater. Photo submitted by Gracie Heath.
Mulechella Memories Make Lasting Impact
November 23, 2024
Joanna Curless celebrates her graduation from UCM in May of 2024 in front of the Lovinger Building. Curless earned her bachelor’s of science in education and par- ticipated in student teaching during her time at UCM. Photo submitted by Joanna Curless.
Teacher Gives Thanks to UCM
November 22, 2024
Illustration by Darby Mostaffa
How to Enjoy Halloween as a College Student
October 31, 2024
Submitted by Mishbah Qureshi
Coming Full Circle: Finding a Home Away from Home
October 25, 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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Former Mules Football Head Coach Terry Noland looks on as his team celebrates becoming the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Champions after defeating Lincoln 56-9. During his 13-year career, Noland led the Mules to four MIAA championships. Submitted by UCM McClure Archives.

Former Coach Leaves Lasting Impact on Players

Written by Braeden Sholes, Multimedia Manager
November 24, 2024
University of Central Missouri Public Safety officer Davis Johnson (left) speaks with demonstrator Jeffrey Mullen (right) during Mullen’s speech on Nov. 20 at 12:54 p.m. in the Union Mall. During Mullen’s time on the UCM campus, public safety officers like Johnson kept a close eye on the situation, ensuring everyone was safe.

[Photo] Students Rally Outside Union to Oppose Demonstrator

Written by Anthony Rey, Reporter
November 22, 2024
Former Cirque du Soleil performer Eric Hernandez performs a Native American Hoop Dance in the Elliot Student Union on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. After Hernandez performed, he spoke to audiences about his life story and how he got to where he is today.

[Photo] Native American Storyteller Eric Hernandez Visits UCM

Written by Aaron Bax, Spot News Editor
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.

[Photo] New Hough Counseling Center Provides Opportunities and Resources to Students

Written by Linda Alviar, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
Members of the UCM football team celebrate successfully winning their homecoming game. With this victory, the Mules sit 5-3 overall this season

[Photo] UCM 2024 Homecoming Football Game

October 30, 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.

[Photo] 2024 Homecoming Royalty Announced at Halftime

Written by Linda Alviar, Managing Editor
October 26, 2024
Former NASA Astronaut José Hernández recounts his life struggles and the tools he used to succeed during the reception before his presentation at Nahm Auditorium on Oct. 9. Hernández is also responsible for developing the first full-field digital mammography imaging system to help detect breast cancer.

[Photo] Famed Astronaut Visits UCM Campus

Written by Nick Crowder, Staff Reporter
October 25, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Mules First Game of the Season Celebrated Across Campus

October 22, 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.

[Photo] Non-Music Majors March with Marching Mules Band

Written by Aaron bax, Spot News Editor
September 27, 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.

[Photo] International Students Attend the Power of the Vote Event

Written by Nick Crowder, Staff Reporter
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.

[Photo] Study Abroad Brings Worlds Closer Together

Written by Ethan Taper, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2024
Patrons stand at the bar located just past the north end zone during the first Mules home football game on Sept. 7. This marks the first time that alcohol has been served at football games, as well as the first time patrons have been able to watch from this area.

[Photo] New Policy Adds Alcoholic Drinks at Game Day Concessions for Fans

Written by MaLynn Pierce, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Competitors try to name a song with a similar word to the one playing. This was one of several music themed challenges with all of them using music from the early 2000s.

[Photo] UCM Celebrates a Y2K-Themed Greek Week

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
April 30, 2024
Members of Theta Chi fraternity and Gamma Phi Beta sorority practice their step routine in Hendricks Hall. A step competition will take place during greek week and contribute to the winning group's overall scoring.

UCM Greek Life Prepares for Greek Week

Written by Braeden Sholes, Staff Writer
March 29, 2024
Student Government Association Vice President, Dalton White, gives a presentation on upcoming changes to the organization's structure . Members discussed changes to be implemented in the upcoming year.

[Photo] SGA to hold upcoming election

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor
March 28, 2024
Daniel Franzese meets with UCM students after the Q&A session. After the event, Franzese interacted with students while signing autographs and taking photos.

[Photo] Mo’s Activity Council hosts Mean Girls actor, Daniel Franzese

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
March 27, 2024
The enterance to the Humphreys building is gated off due to renovations. The building was offically closed to students and faculty in the spring 2024 semester.

Humpherys building receives renovations

Written by Braeden Sholes, Photographer
March 8, 2024

UCM targeted in attempted cyber breach

Written by Braeden Sholes, Photographer
March 6, 2024
Sally Jenkins discusses her journalism experience with The Muleskinner staff. Jenkins participated in a meet-and-greet in the Muleskinner newsroom on Feb. 21.

[Photo] New York Times best selling author visits campus

Written by Darby Mostaffa, Features Editor
March 5, 2024
Music Technology majors work on renovating the department's studios on Feb. 17. They worked on building acoustic pane;s for the studios in the lower level of the Wood building.

[Photo] Music Tech continues to improve

Written by Brad Hadank, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024
University of Central Missouri Students walk to class, avoiding the snow and ice.

[Photo] Classes Canceled to Keep Students Safe

Written by Faith McManemin, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
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