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“This virus does not exist. It’s just a ploy by the Nigerian government to receive financial aid.” This was the reply I got from an acquaintance in Nigeria while discussing COVID-19. For many people, conspiracy theories like this are hilarious, but they are oblivious to the fact that many others believe they are true and… Read more »
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The Warrensburg Farmers’ Market — Supporting the community safely
On May 2nd, 2020, the Warrensburg Farmers’ Market opened for the season. Vendors and shoppers alike gathered next to the Johnson County Recorder, all ready to enjoy the fresh produce and kick off the summer season at the market. Many consumers use the farmers’ market as an outlet to support local artisans and farmers. According… Read more »
Blogs from a quarantined college student: Weeks eight & nine
WEEK EIGHT BLOGS Monday, May 4th, 2020 May the 4th be with you! I’m not even a huge “Star Wars” fan, but I had to say it! I used to watch “Star Wars” a lot as a kid with my cousins, but those days have been gone for a while. I’d love to get back… Read more »
Mules Struggle in Loss to No. 1 Northwest Missouri State
The UCM Mules (9-12, 4-8 in MIAA) fell to the No. 1 ranked Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 81-47 Thursday night in Maryville. The Mules could not get anything going against a red-hot Northwest team who is 21-1 overall. The Bearcats’ only loss of the season came on Dec. 7, 2019 to UCM in Warrensburg. Unfortunately,… Read more »
UCM biology professor awarded grant to save endangered fish
Research shows the disappearance of a species is happening in Missouri’s backyard, and it doesn’t look like it’s getting any better. Assistant professor of biology, Dr. Aaron Geheber, recently received a $109,305 grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation to discover where Missouri’s remaining Topeka shiners live. The Topeka shiner is a small fish, the… Read more »
Making Your New Year’s Resolutions a Reality
As we enter February, more and more people are already failing their New Year’s resolutions. According to Time, the 10 most commonly broken resolutions include all the most commonly made resolutions. Odds are, if you made a resolution at all, you’ve already broken it. US News and World Report found that, last year, the failure… Read more »
‘Captain Marvel’: Good but not great
“Captain Marvel” has a very interesting plot. However, to avoid spoilers, this opening synopsis will be kept vague. Set as a prequel to the rest of the MCU movies, the film is based off a Marvel Comics character who was never very popular. Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson, is a Kree warrior, a powerful… Read more »
Franklin Henry Hobbs
Franklin Henry Hobbs, 68, of Kingsville died March 27 at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
UCM adds faculty mentoring component to success advising model
The University of Central Missouri is adding a campuswide faculty mentoring program to engage students beyond the classroom. Ken Schueller, director of Success Advising, said the idea is to customize a faculty mentorship program with each school on campus. Schueller said this provost-initiated program started in January by first meeting with school chairs and program… Read more »
Update: Baseball’s road series moved to Warrensburg
Due to unplayable field conditions in Emporia, Kansas, the weekend series between the Mules and Hornets has been moved to Warrensburg at Crane Field/Tompkins Stadium The series is scheduled to begin Thursday with first pitch at 3 p.m. The final two games of the series will be played Friday in a doubleheader. First pitch of… Read more »
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