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Warrensburg and UCM Celebrate School Spirit through Door Decorations

Written by Skye Melcher and Bethany Spitzmiller • February 24, 2021

During the week-long celebration called We Are UCM, students and their organizations, staff and local businesses participated to show their support of the university by decorating their...

The Art of Performance: Drag Queens Promote Inclusivity

Written by Meah Copeland and Lauryn Morrow • November 23, 2020

Drag is about performances, satire and challenging social norms, while promoting diversity and inclusion. On Oct. 21, Spotlight hosted the 8th annual Royal Blush Drag Show, featuring performers from...

2020 United States Presidential Candidate Profiles

Written by Matthew Goldsmith, News Editor • October 27, 2020

Donald Trump Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States. He is seeking re-election as the Republican candidate for office. In 2016, Trump won the election against Democratic candidate...

Mule Senior Spotlight: Ubong Udom

Written by Meah Copeland, Reporter • October 23, 2020

Ubong Udom has been a special football player since he arrived at the University of Central Missouri. He has shown up to all practices, conditioning and team meetings and helps contribute to the team....

Alumni Spotlight: Brittanie Boyd

Written by Meah Copeland, Reporter • October 22, 2020

Brittanie Boyd is a University of Central Missouri alumna who graduated in 2009. She participated in Track and Field under head coach Kip Janvrin. When he heard that she got the new job, he...

Spotlight brings new “Coffeehouse” music performances to UCM

Written by Skye Melcher • February 20, 2020

The keys of a piano were heard tinkling while UCM students gathered in the atrium for Spotlight’s first ever Coffeehouse night. The smell of popcorn and Starbucks coffee drifted through the room while...

Students attend real-life Fear Factor

Written by Erica Oliver • October 25, 2018

Brains, bugs, worms and other creepy crawling critters tested the limits of students. The Spotlight held an event based off the TV show, “Fear Factor” Friday in the Elliott Student Union. “Fear Factor”...

Homecoming contest expanded to include more participants

Written by Erin Wides • October 1, 2018

It’s October and that means the Homecoming Door Decorating Contest is right around the corner. Jesse Heath, graduate assistant in the Office of Student Activities, said this is the first year that door...

Students decorate cupcakes at MAD event

Written by Merrin Guthrie • February 27, 2018

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – I made a chocolate cupcake with red icing, chocolate chips with a Reese’s cup in the middle Saturday night at The Mules After Dark sponsored Cupcake Wars event in the Elliott...

I ain't afraid of no ghost!

Written by Kaitlin Brothers • November 1, 2017

VIDEO BY KAITLIN BROTHERS / MULTIMEDIA EDITOR (WARRENSBURG, Mo.)–Spotlight hosted “Horror University” in the Union Ballroom Thursday, Nov. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. for students to play games, eat food,...

Breaking tradition: Spotlight hosts comedian off campus

Written by Muleskinner Staff • September 21, 2016

By KAITLIN BROTHERS Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Spotlight brought comedian Dulcé Sloan to Traditions at Pertle Springs Wednesday, Sept. 14, deviating from its usual comedy venues on...

Spotlight hosts All Things Japanese event

Written by Muleskinner Staff • March 9, 2016

Spotlight hosted an All Things Japanese event to introduce UCM students to Japanese culture, such as origami, sushi and making fans.