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Rugby Hits the Road

Written by Meah Copeland, Sports Editor • March 28, 2023

The University of Central Missouri Rugby Club traveled to Kansas City for Midnight 7-on-7 Madness Tournament at the Kansas City Soccer Dome. The team was placed third over eight teams from the Feb....

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UCM Hosts Kansas City Writers

Written by Dillon Seckington, Opinions Editor • November 1, 2022

Creative writers Hadara Bar-Nadav and Jameelah Lang visited the University of Central Missouri Art Gallery on Sept. 14 for the Pleiades Visiting Writers Series. The two writers shared some of their...

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THRIVE Moves to Four Year Program

Written by Blair Miller, THRIVE Intern • March 29, 2022

The UCM THRIVE program started in 2010 by a group of Kansas City parents who wanted young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to go to college, learn to be independent and succeed...

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The UCM Soccer Club: A Hidden Gem of Rich Diversity and Passion

Written by Bryan O’Barr, Reporter • December 2, 2021

The rich history and large international foundation of the University of Central Missouri soccer club has made it a hidden gem within the clubs around campus, and for those who play, it is far greater...

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Cowboys & Covid-19: Professional Bull Riding Event Hosted in Kansas City

Written by Meah Copeland and Lauryn Morrow • April 29, 2021

March 20-21, the Professional Bull Riding Unleash the Beast event came to Kansas City, Missouri. The event consisted of two rounds, and a championship round to declare a winner. Entry to this event was...

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Senior Spotlight: Mulekicker Addie Nerstheimer

Written by Zayin Barnes, Reporter • March 30, 2021

Senior Adeline “Addie” Nerstheimer started dancing with studio dance when she was around seventh grade, and she has been on the University of Central Missouri dance team for three years. “I...

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Consider University Safety During Thanksgiving Break

Written by Bethany Spitzmiller, Managing Editor • November 24, 2020

With the heightened stress of the semester and pandemic fatigue, students definitely need Thanksgiving break to relax. However, everyone must keep in mind that there is a global pandemic and the safety...

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KC studying more security at Plaza

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 19, 2014

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Kansas City law enforcement officials are considering improved security for the city's County Club Plaza entertainment district after another disturbance by a group of young...

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KC Catholics among those seeking Finn sanctions

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 17, 2014

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Roman Catholics in the Kansas City area have joined a formal request to Pope Francis to discipline Bishop Robert Finn, who was convicted in 2012 of failing to report a priest...

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Company plans $30M expansion in KC with 230 jobs

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 12, 2014

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — A New Jersey-based life sciences company is planning a $30 million expansion in Kansas City and the addition of 230 jobs in the next five years. Catalent Pharma Solutions is...

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Union Station in KC to recreate King Tut's tomb

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 10, 2014

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Union Station in Kansas City will be turned into Egypt this summer, where visitors will be able to re-create the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Station officials announced this...

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Opponents fight against wind energy project

Written by Muleskinner Staff • February 7, 2014

By DONALD BRADLEY and STEVE EVERLY (POLO, Mo., AP) — Mike Ford shoved the rifle he carries for coyotes onto the dashboard, and his old Dodge diesel truck took out rumbling over frozen pasture to carry...

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