“Show us, don’t just tell.” These are the words I constantly hear, like a broken record in my head. As a journalist, specifically a feature writer, I need to put… Read more »
Category: Columns
Campus organization encourages students to enhance financial literacy
By Anthony Lubbers/Director of Student Financial Assistance In honor of Financial Literacy month, the Office of Student Financial Assistance would like for students to commit to financial wellness as they… Read more »
Why it’s crucial to bring free press back into schools
In 1988, a monumental Supreme Court case was decided that would change student journalists’ first amendment rights. Today, Missouri House Bill 743 — commonly known as the Cronkite New Voices… Read more »
Pop culture drama that was envisioned/predicted before it began
Whether on social media like Twitter or Instagram, talk shows such as Wendy Williams, or local news channels you have most likely heard about the Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson… Read more »
MIC forges unique partnerships, opportunities
By Chuck Ambrose/For the Muleskinner After leaving the University of Central Missouri last summer, I was back in Kansas City with the KnowledgeWorks Leadership Team in December 2018 to engage… Read more »
MIC provides small solution to bigger issues
I’ve had a great opportunity this semester to learn about the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. The campus is the result of a collaboration between UCM, Lee’s Summit R-7… Read more »
Having the right tools to be successful
By Rick Smetana/For the Muleskinner I am a pretty competitive person. I want to succeed at everything I do whether it be professionally, educationally (I just started my MBA) or… Read more »
Exonerated citizen speaks on overcoming wrongful conviction
Imagine being in prison for 24 years. Being that I am 22 years old, it is very hard to imagine. Here, I’ll paint that picture. For me it would be… Read more »
Songs of love at every stage
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. Despite the ice on the ground and the commercial exploitation of the holiday, this tradition taps into the sappy romantic in… Read more »
Valentine’s Day to me
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, every woman is different. In my opinion, a box of Russel Stover chocolates would do, or a card or a handwritten note. Maybe even… Read more »