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Dear students of The University of Central Missouri, If the Governor’s budget proposal were to be implemented, which calls for $5.4 million in less support for our campus, it would place this university in a position where they must continue cutting essential faculty, staff and crucial programs that benefit our state. With this budget proposal,… Read more »
Category: Letters
Social responsibility
Warrensburg Middle School experienced a phone outage Feb. 9. The system was down for about a week, which seemed like a long period of time. As this was unfolding in our community, families in Florida were dealing with a school shooting. Our readership includes faculty and staff who have children that attend the school district,… Read more »
Letter to the Editor; RESPONSE: Recent Muleskinner story on mammogram screenings
Dear Editor, I found the first sentence to the Sept. 7 story, UCM Health Center and Western Missouri Medical Center to Host “Mammo” Days, insensitive and insulting, both as a woman and a journalist. To relate the second leading cause of death among women as “boobs being important in our society,” completely ignores the travesty… Read more »
We learn from each other
Dear Editor, Johnson County Citizens for Environmental Action (CEA) would like to thank all who joined our Earth Day at the Farm Celebration a few weeks back. We all learned something that day, as this note will show. One of our guests at Earth Day walked her dog to our event, and she proudly shared… Read more »
Women’s studies reacts to immigration ban
Dear Editor, The recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump suspending entry to the U.S. by those from seven countries has left many confused and unsure, and some angry. While border security is an issue of great concern, we in the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program stand in support with many local and national… Read more »
Ask Adalyn: graduate school
I’ve been considering going to Grad school at UCM but am worried I’m settling because I don’t think if I go somewhere more appropriate for my degree I’ll be able to afford it as easily… I’m at a crossroad, what do you think? The choice of where to go after you finish your undergraduate degree… Read more »
Study for finals
By SARA FOOS Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Before you can leave for winter break you have to study for your finals. You have to just study more so you have a better grade on your final. Before finals week, you have to start studying. It’s not very fun to do but you will have… Read more »
The night of November 2
Dear Editor, What occurred on UCM’s campus the night of Nov. 2, presented a rare opportunity for students to be exposed to two viewpoints on almost the same issue: How should America deal with Islam and Muslim culture? Prior to Nov. 2 I was indifferent to this topic and did not give it much attention…. Read more »
Freshman year can be tough, but don’t stress
By SARA FOOS Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — I have some advice to share just for freshmen and people who are new to college. This advice should help you out on campus and off campus. Before the first day of each semester, you should find out where your classes are located. Just finding out where… Read more »
A Journey to Pakistan
By ANNEMARIE CARRIGAN Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Hello there. I was able to go to an event called “A Journey to Pakistan” on Wednesday, October 26. This event was very interesting with a warm, vibrant culture and showed some unique aspects of Pakistan. Five Pakistani UCM students gave a presentation about Pakistan and followed… Read more »
