2008 Woodie Awards
Another's IdentityID theft on the rise
Identity theft: we have all heard about it, but most of us have not experienced it. Identity theft occurs when a criminal uses personal information about another to assume that person's identity.
There are a few types of identity theft that you should watch out for.…
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Shredding prevents identity theft
As the semester comes to an end, students are hurrying to get their projects completed and their belongings packed up. A lot is on their mind, but one thing that many students don't think about is shredding their materials that contain personal information.…
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Central's tuition almost doubles over past years
After five years at Central, Nicolle Wade, 24, a broadcasting and film graduate of last year, had seen many changes occur.
A lot of the changes stick out in her mind, but only one had a huge impact on the rest of her life.
"When I started at Central, the tuition was like $78 a credit hour.…
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Union adds eateries
When classes end for the spring semester, remodeling begins in Central's Union Food Court.
The remodeling is set to take place after classes are dismissed in May. The project is scheduled to last about six weeks and should be completed by the time classes start in the fall.…
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Plans ready for commencement in May
Receiving a bachelor's degree for many students may be a stepping stone to become a police officer, business executive or school teacher. For other students it might be furthering one's education a bit more to receive a master's degree in sociology or business.…
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In Memory
Mourning - Todd Griffith gives opening remarks at the Central Memorial Service for faculty, staff and students who died during the school year Wednesday in the Quad. …
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Faculty, student leadership positions difficult to fill
Recently, Central's governing organizations are facing a problem not caused by tightened budgets or new legislation, but of low attendance and few people donating time to become leaders.
This issue has faced many organizations, especially the Student Government Association and Faculty Senate.…
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Renovations for campus buildings top priority list; waiting for funding
Many of the buildings on campus meet the needs of the students and faculty, but they are far from updated.
The list is long of buildings in Missouri on college campuses everywhere that need to be renovated; a Central building is on that list as well as one that is looking to be added.…
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You're going down...
Chilly water - The debate team raises money Tuesday and Wednesday using faculty and staff members as targets. Mules basketball coach Kim Anderson gets dunked in the tank. …
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Campus Briefs
Nixon named
BOG member
Gov. Bob Holden named Jennifer Hill Nixon, of Warson Woods, to the Central Board of Governors.
Nixon, who will serve a term that ends Jan. 1, 2006, replaces Ernest Adelman, who resigned. Her appointment is subject to approval by the Missouri Senate.…
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Police Reports
* Dustin L. Johns, 20, of 347 Bradshaw, was arrested at 11:19 p.m. April 20, at his residence for prior warrants of arrest.
* Benjamin C. Steel, 24, of 232 South Todd, was arrested at 1:55 a.m. April 21, at his residence for prior warrants of arrest.
* Zachary D.…
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Clarifications
In the printed version of the April 29 issue of the Muleskinner, in the story "Union adds eateries," it incorrectly states that Taco Bell in the Union will remain open while the Food Court is being renovated. Taco Bell will be closed during that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.…
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Creative JuicesCommercial art majors help non-profits
"The Creative Engine," a group of 16 Central commercial art students gathered in the Grinstead commercial art labs on April 19 at 10 a.m. through April 20 at 10 a.m. to offer free graphic design assistance for area not-for-profit organizations.
John Lynch, associate professor of art, said all commercial art majors had the chance to sign up for this volunteer opportunity.…
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Police use voice stress test instead of polygraph machine
Law enforcement agencies nationwide, including Central's Public Safety and the Warrensburg Police Department, are replacing polygraphs with Computer Voice Stress Analysis Tests.
Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) is a software program that's built into a laptop computer.…
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State, peer institutions tackle tuition
Dana Fecho-Al Hilali
Muleskinner
If it makes you feel any better, it looks like Central students aren't the only ones in the Midwest who are digging deeper in their pockets for tuition for next year.
The University of Missouri made news when it announced an increase of $14.…
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