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The University of Central Missouri’s Mules football game is a time for the community and campus to come together. The home football games are held in Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field and are expected to be on Military Appreciation Night Oct. 3, against the University of Central Oklahoma; UCM Homecoming Oct. 17, against Washburn University; Oct. 31,...
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The University of Central Missouri’s campus dining has seen a lot of changes over the last few months, with the additions of Qdoba, Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop and Dunkin’ Donuts, along with updates to the Jimmy K. Canteen in the James C. Kirkpatrick Library. The new retail options on campus have all officially opened...
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Throughout their time in college, about 30% of undergraduate students change their major at least once, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Additionally, about 10% of students change their major more than once. Katie Bond, an academic adviser at the University of Central Missouri, said students who switch their major can have plenty...
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Ever since Taco Bell was removed from the Elliott Student Union, I have been anticipating the arrival of a new Mexican restaurant on campus. Qdoba has come to the rescue. As soon as they opened their doors, my friend and I raced to try it. I created my own quesadilla with grilled steak and chile...
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The University of Central Missouri Football Mules won the Family Weekend game against the Delta State University Statesmen, with the game ending 59-10 on Sept. 12. Along with the Mules’ home wins, there were freshmen experiencing college football for the first time. For these new players, competing at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field allowed them to experience..
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The University of Central Missouri installed nine automated license plate reader cameras on campus in July 2025. This allows university police to have a record of vehicles entering and leaving while adding UCM to a growing national debate over security, surveillance and the potential misuse of vehicle-location data. The cameras, manufactured by Flock Safety,
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The 2025-2026 season was the most successful so far for the Human Exploration Rover Challenge Team, or HERC Team, after taking first place in April 2026. Following nine months designing and building the rover in Grinstead, their hard work paid off in Huntsville, Alabama, at the NASA competition. Joseph Arnold, a senior who served as...
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The heat is on, and sweat is dripping down my back. Even a pumpkin spice latte doesn’t hold its usual charm. I want to be hit with cinnamon spice, campfire nights and a coolness we’ve all heard before. I want fall! Summer is leaving us far behind — even if it doesn’t feel like it....
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The heat advisory didn’t stop the annual Get the Red Out from celebrating the first home football game of the season hosted by the University of Central Missouri. This year, the street fair saw record numbers of vendors. South Holden Street was lined with over 140 vendors, ranging from food trucks to crafts to student...
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