By BETHANY SHERROW Assistant News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Looking for a comedy with lots of dark undertones that ends on a sunny note? Well, look no further. I watched “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” on opening night Tuesday. Among the crowd were enthusiastic theater parents, UCM faculty, community members and students. All were… Read more »
By ALEX AGUEROS Sports Editor (digitalBURG) — Football season’s ability to turn the news cycle is incredible. Even in an otherwise mild scene football-wise (there are about three good NFL teams right now, and the college football rankings just got shuffled like a deck of cards because, who cares?) the sport manages to dominate headlines… Read more »
By SHELBY BILBRUCK Columnist If you have last year’s scarves hanging off your doorknobs, falling from your shelves and balled up in your dresser, it may be time to make way for the new ones you’ve probably already bought. Instead of throwing them out, try some of these re-purposing tricks instead! Instead of wearing your… Read more »
By ERICA NOWLIN Columnist Earlier this semester, the university began installing gender-neutral restrooms on campus. Maybe you have noticed them, and maybe you have not, but they are there. UCM now has a total of four single-occupancy GN bathrooms on campus: one in the Elliott Student Union, one in Wood Building, one in Martin Building… Read more »
By JIM LITKE Associated Press College athletes have more power than ever before, almost everyone can agree on that. What is up for debate is whether that will lead to overdue change, or whether it will throw programs into turmoil. Protests have been rare during the college athletes’ eight-decades and counting campaign for a bigger… Read more »
By BRANDON BOWMAN Photo Editor (SEATTLE, digitalBURG) — I live for adventure and to “suck out all the marrow of life.” As a photographer, I want to capture every bit of those moments. During the summer of 2015, I boarded the plane with my camera, equipment, a bag of clothes and $200 cash in my wallet. My… Read more »
By SHELBY BILBRUCK Columnist (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Fall weather has finally set in which means students all across campus are running back indoors to add on more layers as soon as they step outside. I decided that because of this, I have no choice but to write up a fall fashion report to let you know… Read more »
By EMILY ANNEMARIE CARRIGAN Guest Columnist (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Hey there. This is Emily Annemarie Carrigan, and this column is about me and how I got here. I grew up in Dallas, Texas, where my family raised me. I was born in Baylor Hospital. I have Down syndrome, and my family didn’t know if I could… Read more »
By BETHANY SHERROW Assistant News Editor (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Let’s talk about the squirrels on this campus for a minute. They’re furry, plump and abundant. They even gained mascot status on our campus for one day last semester. On April Fools’ Day, the university announced we were now the UCM Fighting Squirrels. The joke came from… Read more »
By SHELBY BILBRUCK Columnist (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Everything is school spirit themed during homecoming week, including everyone’s outfits! Make yours stand out in the sea of jeans and UCM T-shirts this semester by mixing it up a bit. For starters, wear jerseys. This doesn’t have to be a regular jersey shirt with your favorite player’s number… Read more »
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