The UCM marching band teaching assistants took their positions for different reasons but share one thing: the opportunity for experience. The job of the Marching Mules teaching assistants is to… Read more »
Category: Features

Friends unite in organizing new running club
Two best friends at the University of Central Missouri recently created a student organization dedicated to running. Stephon Abron and Tyler Oetting started the UCM Running Club this semester to… Read more »
Developing your feature: UCM student returns from Hollywood internship
Graduate student Jacque Flanagan, a digital media production alumni and a former editor of the Muleskinner, gave a presentation Sep. 25 titled “Developing Your Feature,” where she discussed her summer… Read more »

A look back in time at University High
UCM’s history of teaching the next generation of educators stretches back to when it was founded in 1871 as Normal School Number Two. To fulfill its goal of educating the… Read more »

Indian community celebrates culture
Bright-colored dresses filled Lovinger 2600 on Friday night to celebrate the Garba Festival hosted by the Indian Student Organization. The Garba Festival is a traditional Indian festival that involves dancing… Read more »
Cafe Thyme offers fresh dining experience
With a warm smile and enthusiastic tone, Eddie Osborne greets customers at Cafe Thyme. “Hi folks, have you eaten with us before?” he says. Every single customer is greeted this… Read more »
Grant Curtis: UCM alumnus and Hollywood producer
Grant Curtis is a Hollywood producer and filmmaker who was been a part of several major productions. Curtis is a former student, graduating with his Master in Communication degree in… Read more »

Public Safety supports Big Pink volleyball tournament
Public Safety not only helps keep the campus safe, they also get involved in the community through beneficial actions. Scott Rhoad, director of Public Safety, said some of those actions… Read more »

Students play bingo for chance at free groceries
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… Read more »

Chucking shells and cutting corners, Spotlight hosts unique race
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… Read more »