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PULSE-W Summit Empowers Women to be Authentic

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor • March 26, 2021

From explaining the importance of authenticity to defining gender and self-care, PULSE-W is a summit to empower all women. The 2021 summit took place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 6 in the...

Late Chadwick Boseman Guides Students Through African American History

Written by Skye Melcher, Features Editor • March 24, 2021

The University of Central Missouri is offering a new class called Hidden Histories, which mixes pop culture with history. The eight class is being offered from March 8 to May 7 for UCM students...

A Celebration of Life: Robb Madden

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor • November 9, 2020

Robb Madden, the University of Central Missouri’s first Africana studies minor student, passed away on Sept. 21 in Overland Park, Kansas. Madden graduated from UCM with a degree in political...

Black History Month has a righteous origin

Written by Delia Gillis • January 30, 2019

Feb. 1 starts one of my favorite months. Around my home it means birthday celebrations for my husband, watching a Super Bowl game that never seems to have the Kansas City Chiefs playing – at least not...

Study Abroad Fair aims to broaden horizons

Written by Garrett Fuller • September 14, 2018

Students interested in studying abroad were able to learn more during the Study Abroad Fair held Sept. 6 in the Elliott Student Union. Representatives from different departments, programs and universities...

Professor guides discussion on Nelson-Atkins exhibit

Written by Muleskinner Staff • November 19, 2015

By BETHANY SHERROW Assistant News Editor (KANSAS CITY, Mo., digitalBURG) — In July 1839, African captives aboard the Spanish vessel Amistad overtook Spanish slave traders who had illegally abducted...