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Celebrating MLK’s Legacy

Written by Abram Tabor, News Editor • February 14, 2023

The University of Central Missouri celebrated the life, work and memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 11 to Jan. 20. UCM’s theme for this year’s MLK Celebration was “Living the...

Success at the Study Abroad Fair

Written by Meah Copeland, Sports Editor • September 14, 2022

The Study Abroad Fair happened on Sept. 14 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. in the Elliott Student Union. Students were able to talk to people about different trips they can take. There was also help for students...

Students Volunteer during MLK Day of Service

Written by Libby East, Features Editor • January 28, 2022

Thursday, Jan. 20, MO Volunteers hosted their 15th annual Martin Luther King Day of Service event in the Elliott Student Union as part of the week-long MLK celebration on campus. At the event, students...

COVID-19 Cases Decrease, Masks Continue

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor • October 22, 2021

As of Oct. 15, the University of Central Missouri has 10 known active student COVID-19 cases and two faculty/staff cases. Student case numbers on campus have gone down in the last month, as there were...

Take the Bite: Sushi

Written by Lillian Tate, Reporter • August 31, 2021

The popular Asian cuisine, sushi, has been around since between the third and fifth centuries B.C. What once started as a way to ferment fish with vinegar has now become a delicious mainstream dish...

UCM Homeless Project Increases Awareness

Written by Abram Tabor, Reporter • April 28, 2021

The University of Central Missouri Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity hosted an overnight sleep out in front of the Elliott Student Union on April 2 as part of the #UCMHomelessProject, a week...

SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Student Engagement

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor • April 8, 2021

The Student Government Association at the University of Central Missouri held its presidential and vice presidential debates on April 7 in the Elliott Student Union auditorium. The presidential...

Union Dining Options Temporarily Reduced

Written by ANNELIA NIXON, Reporter • September 5, 2020

The fall 2020 semester welcomed students with many changes including the closing of Central Courte. Senior Anthony Johnson, who purchased dining dollars, said, “I feel that since the Central Courte...

United Student Housing Association hosts Halloween Bash

Written by Madeline Turner • November 7, 2019

The sound of the Addams Family theme song could be heard throughout the party. The United Student Housing Association hosted a Halloween Bash Oct. 28 in the Union Ballroom that was bursting with fall fun. The...

Unwinding at midterm… with monsters

Written by Katlin Younts • October 19, 2019

The midway point of the semester can bring lots of work, stress and fatigue. There are many things people can do to work through those things. One common, centuries-old remedy is dressing up like monsters...

Union celebrates its 57th birthday

Written by Katlin Younts • October 8, 2019

The campus community was invited to celebrate the 57th birthday of the Elliott Student Union Sept. 25. Events throughout the day included carnival games, painting, and a T-shirt giveaway. [metaslider id=40601]

Elliott Student Union set to open next week, Union Bowling Center to follow

Written by Garrett Fuller • September 23, 2019

While students left for the summer, construction crews kept busy working on the Elliott Student Union. The project, which began last October, will add an auditorium and revamp the Union’s south entrance...