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Nightmare on South Holden Street

Written by Madeline Turner • October 25, 2019

The Spotlight hosted Nightmare on South Holden Street in the Elliott Student Union Oct. 23 in honor of the fall season. The Halloween party included several events for students to participate in. One event...

The Spotlight and WGS host Speak Out

Written by Madeline Turner • April 9, 2019

The Center for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies is partnering with The Spotlight to host the second annual #MeToo Speak Out. Leah Weller, a junior WGS major and ambassador, says the Speak Out is...

The Spotlight gives students opportunity to interact with exotic animals

Written by Danielle Friedmeyer • April 2, 2019

UCM students and people from the Warrensburg community recently came together at Selmo Park for a day full of bright sun, warm weather and a community experience interacting with cute and exotic animals. The...

Kevin Bozeman brings tour to UCM

Written by Carley Taylor • March 27, 2019

“Last Comic Standing” semifinalist Kevin Bozeman is coming to the University of Central Missouri. The Spotlight is hosting the comedy show from 8-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in the Union Ballroom,...

The Ultimate Blowout attracts students

Written by Molly Burnam • November 19, 2018

Students let their inner pop star and gamer shine through at the beginning of the month. UCM students took time out of their busy schedules to attend the Ultimate Blowout Show. Students gathered together...

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”...

Free Hugs, Handshakes and High-Fives

Written by Anaiyeh Smith • October 10, 2018

“Feeling down? Need some love? Come Share a hug, handshake or high-five with us in the Union Mall! THEY'RE FREE!” said The Spotlight Facebook page. The Spotlight is hosting the Free Hugs, Handshakes...

Students play bingo for chance at free groceries

Written by Molly Burnam • October 8, 2018

B-4 could have been breakfast. O-39 could have meant new cookware. G-72 could have turned into a dessert. When students entered Room 237A in the Elliott Student Union on Thursday to participate in Grocery...

Chucking shells and cutting corners, Spotlight hosts unique race

Written by Katlin Younts • October 2, 2018

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center recently turned into the UCM Speedway as The Spotlight hosted a “Mario Kart”-themed race. Ninety-four people came to race Wednesday, Sept. 19, on a track...

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...

Family Weekend Talent Show features many different skills

Written by Kaitlin Brothers • September 21, 2018

The Family Weekend Talent Show was last Saturday, ending the activities of Family Weekend. There were 12 performances judged by Roger Best, interim president; Keondrin McClish, UCM alumna; Jim Gulbranson,...

UCM students show off their true colors in Spotlight event

Written by Muleskinner Staff • September 4, 2018

UCM students gather at the south end of the quad to show their true colors through painting on a mural on Aug. 28. A Spotlight member lead the event. She named off a list of activities in life that would...