Muleskinner

College students are away, but crime level stays the same

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The summer is when most UCM students take a break from the classroom to take internships, get part-time jobs or just relax until August rolls around.

There aren't many parties going on in Warrensburg, and Thursday nights on Pine Street look more like Sunday morning on Maguire.

Podolefsky loses bid for UCA presidential position

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

UCM President Aaron Podolefsky will keep his position at the University, based on a decision by the board of trustees of the University of Central Arkansas Thursday.

Allen Meadors, chancellor of the University of North Carolina, was offered the Arkansas university's presidential job, after the hiring pool had been narrowed to four candidates.

How to pay for student health care

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As colleges try to get a handle on the cost pressures associated with providing health care to students, health officials, college administrators and even legislators are weighing in with ideas - which aren't always consistent with proposals in Washington.

Tennessee Nursing school grad saves dean's life at commencement

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Charity Townsend Caldwell wasn't even going to go to her own graduation that day, but a friend talked her into it at the last minute.

As the new nursing graduate hustled out of the rain into the DeSoto Civic Center on May 2 and saw a crowd gathered around a man, her instincts kicked in.

UCM offers two new plays this summer

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Central Missouri Repertory has started rehearsals for the upcoming mainstage production of "Pump Boys and Dinettes," and the touring children's show "Winnie The Pooh."

On Highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, stands a gas station. Across the blacktop is a roadside eatery called the Double Cupp Diner.