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Downtown 'Burg businesses optimistic with options Dip your toes into all that UCM has to offer
A local vendor sells fresh produce to a Warrensburg Community member at the Warrensburg Farmer's Market. Many local businesses and vendors regularly attend the community event in downtown Warrensburg. Photo Submitted by Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Unique and fresh shopping and dining finds just a walk away LINDA ALVIAR News Editor The Warrensburg community is home to many small businesses that many believe makes Warrensburg a unique place to be. Whether you are looking for quality second-hand clothing pieces, vintage video games, or fresh American street food, there can be something for everyone to enjoy around town. Downtown Warrensburg is home to many dining options for students. Heroe’s Restaurant and Pub, located at 107 West Pine Street, offers homemade burgers among other traditional American comfort foods. Just a few doors down Pine Street is another Warrensburg staple, Fitter’s Pub, located at 131 West Pine Street. Fitter’s offers a variety of freshly made pizza, sandwiches and burgers. Every Saturday from May through September, Warrensburg Main Street hosts the Warrensburg Farmer’s Market. From 8 a.m. to noon, local vendors line the sidewalk outside of the Johnson County Courthouse to bring fresh produce, food and artisan goods to Downtown Warrensburg. Whether you are looking for freshly baked bread, locally grown plants or hand crocheted goods, the farmers market can be a great place to consider shopping. The Farmer’s Market also often hosts local musicians to play. Recently, Warrensburg welcomed an addition to the
downtown scene with the beginning of August marking the opening of Bodie’s Street Food and Catering. Formerly known under different management as Bodie’s, Bodie’s Street Food and Catering has transformed the 126 West Pine Street location. Bodie’s Street Food and Catering offers freshly squeezed lemonade with unique flavor add-ins, along with American street food. Other dining options around town include Subai Thai Cusinie, located at 214 East Colton Street. Subai Thai Cusine serves authentic dining in Warrensburg. They offer both carryout and delivery options, which can be perfect for college students in need of a bite to eat. Warrensburg is also home to a variety of small businesses with unique shopping finds. Those Were the Days Antiques located at 138 West Pine Street is one of the largest antique shops in Graphic by Nate Sullens Missouri. Those Were the Days offers decor, furniture and clothing, among many other items in store. Other downtown shopping options include Rock N’ Sports Entertainment at 113 N Holden Street. Rock N’ Sports offers vintage video games, trading cards, vinyls and collectibles. Located just up the street from Rock N’ Sports is Tranquility Shop at 128 N Holden Street. Tranquility Shop is a location for alternative wellness products or unique gifts.
AARON BAX Online Editor There are almost 200 registered student organizations at the University of Central Missouri. Together, these organizations range from the religious to the recreational, the academic to the athletic, and the governmental to Greek Life. Together these organizations provide a wide variety of ways to interact with fellow students. The student organizations at UCM are roughly divided into nine categories based on what type of organization. The categories are: 1. Academic/Departmental 2. Community Service 3. Culture and Identity 4. Governance 5. Honorary 6. Recreation and Sports Clubs 7. Religious 8. Social Greek Organizations 9. Special Interests Together these organizations vary wildly. Some, for example, might provide a chance for students interested in a certain career. Other UCM registered student organizations might simply serve as a way for students to get to know each other. While more group options still might provide a way for students to continue playing a sport that they did in high school or interact with others of a similar religious or cultural background. Getting involved or learning about a student organization can occur through a variety of methods. Many believe one of the best ways students can interact with student organizations is through the UCM Involvement Fair hosted by UCM’s Office of Student Activities from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the Union Mall. At the UCM involvement fairs, which typically last two hours, student organizations will have a desk and display things about their organization such as sports equipment and trophies for a sports club. There will also be members of the organization that you can interact with and ask any question you have about their organization. Another way students can interact with student organizations is through the Modern Campus App and Central Connect. Alongside a complete list of student organizations that students can use to discover, contact and even sometimes join organizations, Central Connect also provides information on upcoming events around campus and information about traditions keepers. Finally student organizations also use bulletin boards around campus to advertise upcoming events on campus. These bulletin boards can be found around campus in the majority of buildings and provide a way to learn about upcoming events held by student organizations.
Amtrack offers 15 percent student travel discount
LINDA ALVIAR News Editor Amtrak, America’s National Railway Passenger Cooperation offers student passengers ages 13 - 25 a 15 percent discount on all Midwest Amtrak travel. Students interested in traveling with Amtrak have access to the Missouri River Runner, a 238-mile passenger train route spanning from Kansas City to St. Louis, from the Warrensburg Amtrak station. Tickets for the route can be purchased on the Amtrak website. Historic downtown Warrensburg is home to one of the Midwest's oldest Amtrak railway passenger stations. Located at 100 S Holden Street, the station has served the greater Warrensburg community since 1889. The station is open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. The station also offers same-day and overnight parking
for Amtrak passengers. The Missouri River Runner stops four times daily in Warrensburg, offering students many opportunities to ride the rails. Amtrak offers a variety of amenities that students can take advantage of while traveling. Amtrak offers free wifi and power outlets in passenger cars, as well as a wheelchair lift on the River Runner. The Missouri River Runner route also offers accommodations for passengers to store bicycles on the train for an additional fee. The Missouri River Runner makes stops at stations in Kansas City, Independence, Jefferson City, Kirkwood, and St. Louis among many other cities. For a full list & more information: