New semester at UCM brings nerves, excitement
by ELLEN BECKER, Managing Editor The back-to-school rush has begun and fresh faces can be seen throughout the halls and sidewalks. Move-in day was Sunday, and as most of you…
When aspirations and desire come full circle
by ANDY LYONS, News Editor This semester kicks off with me stepping into a pair of very large shoes leftover from my predecessor, Ellen Becker. I’d like to start off…
Unruly roommates can cause problems for some
by NICOLE COOKE, Digitalburg Everyone has had that one roommate who ate your Ramen, never bought toilet paper, wouldn’t take out the trash, and stayed up until 3 a.m. watching…
Convergence a part of the changing face of journalism
by MITCHELL BROWN, Muleskinner As a new semester at Central begins, I find myself thinking about the amount of changes I’ve witnessed while here. One university president left, and a…
Drought could produce good wine in Midwest
Story by JIM SUHR, Associated Press (HERMANN, Mo.) — Most of the grapes in Glenn Warnebold’s vineyard in Missouri’s picturesque wine country are about two-thirds of their usual size. Others…
KC cop busted for taking official car on vacation
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — Kansas City police are investigating a detective who used his official undercover vehicle for a vacation in Florida — an indiscretion that was discovered only after…
Pine Street work affects businesses, residents
As the summer comes to a close, it marks the beginning of school for many young residents. For the business owners and residents of Pine Street, it marks the countdown…
Jesse T. Collins, 97, of Warrensburg, has died; service is Aug. 25
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Jesse T. Collins, 97, of Warrensburg, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at his residence. Jesse was born Jan. 7, 1915 in Aullville, Mo., son of Leonard…
UCM announces tailgating procedures for 2012 football season
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – The University of Central Missouri will adhere to the same football tailgating procedures for the upcoming 2012 football season that were installed prior to the 2011 football…
Corps: Low Miss. River levels to persist into fall
Story by Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Photo courtesy of Google Images (MEMPHIS, Tenn.) — Low water levels that are restricting shipping traffic, forcing harbor closures and causing barges to run…