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Final Provost Candidates Meet with Students
October 30, 2024
Students Reduce Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Students Reduce Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
October 26, 2024
Voting Registration Deadlines Approach for November Election
Voting Registration Deadlines Approach for November Election
October 25, 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.
Famed Astronaut Visits UCM Campus
October 25, 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 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
Lindsday Dobson stands with the models of her collection on the runway at Kansas City Fashion Week. Student Designers are given the opportunity to share their skills at KCFW by applying and meeting with KCFW's Style Board. Photo Submitted by KCFW
UCM Fashion Student Debuts Collection at KC Fashion Week
October 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
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
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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Junping Xia

Junping Xia, Reporter

Junping Xia is a Chinese international student currently studying in Beijing, China. He started his education at the University of Central Missouri in 2017, majoring in digital media production. He is passionate about media work. In 2018, he worked as an intern photojournalist for Beijing Youth Daily and joined UCM KMOS-TV in 2020.

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Hainan Airlines carried out the first evacuation flights organized by the Chinese government. "The Chinese flag was pasted in the cabin," Wang said. "I'm very excited because it means I'm in the safe zone."

Chinese International Students Flee Ukraine

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April 26, 2022
The climax of the opening ceremony was snowflakes. A large snowflake composed of 96 double-sided screens in the form of small snowflakes is suspended in the center of the venue.

Beijing Winter Olympics Impacts Many Lives

Written by Junping Xia, Reporter
March 9, 2022
A mascot for the Year of the Tiger is on display near the International Trade Center in Beijing. The word in the middle means "spring."

Beijing Celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year

Written by Junping Xia, Reporter
February 4, 2022

[Video] Experiences of College Students in China

Written by Junping Xia, Reporter
December 1, 2021
Community medical staff are checking the information for those who are getting vaccinated. This sign reads, “vaccinator information registration area.” Those who are willing to be vaccinated need to fill out the necessary information in this area and sign the consent form.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Differs Internationally: A look at Missouri and Beijing

Written by Junping Xia, Reporter
April 20, 2021
Passengers provide Chinese customs officials with their entry documents to review. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the process for entering China is very cumbersome.

Chinese International Students Overcome Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic

Written by Junping Xia, Reporter
March 3, 2021
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