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Featured
Blizzard warnings bring mixed feelings for UMKC students
Jazlyn Summers, Managing Editor • January 5, 2025

  While the Kansas City metro is under a blizzard warning until Monday morning, students are finding creative solutions to ride out the storm.    As of 10:30 a.m. today, the National Weather Service...

Trending Stories
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The intersection, 51st Street and Troost Avenue, where the accident occurred.

UMKC student killed at 51st Street and Troost Avenue on Thursday

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UMKC Student waiting to use crosswalk at 51st and Troost.

University student’s life was changed after seeing another’s get cut short

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UMKC sign located in the Quad.

UMKC announces closure of current Diversity and Inclusion division

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The Redcurve sisters.

“Saw” Director and Kansas City native Darren Lynn Bousman unleashes new immersive horror Experience in Kansas

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Directors of Internal Affairs Alex Unseth at a former Sept. 9 SGA meeting.

SGA meeting recap: Students at UMKC School of Law propose solutions for campus safety regarding the recent passing of UMKC student

News Feature
The groom and bride post together during their wedding.
ASA hosts a fake wedding, fostering a night of culture and connection
Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

  Over 400 people filled up the fourth floor of the Student Union on Friday, November 15 for  ASA’s wedding event full of music and movement.   The event was organized by the African Student Associations from UMKC, KU and MSU.  “We are putting ASA on the map throughout all of Missouri through our collaborations,”...

Funding and affordability could change under the new Trump Administration.
Planned Parenthood is located at 1001 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City.
The Miller Nichols Library on UMKC's campus.
Pamphlets available at Counseling Services.
The UMKC School of Education is located at 52nd Street.
The UMKC Law School is located on 52nd Street.
Library employee Harry Brewster donating blood for the first time.
“Identity Wall” displaying student responses for first-gen pride.
Junior point guard Davontae Hall shoots a layup against HLGU (Nov. 4, 2024).
Junior guard Alayna Contreras gets ready to take a shot.

Sydnee Bryant, Staff Writer

November 22, 2024

Tamia Ugass shoots a free throw.

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer

November 19, 2024

Lexi Smith at the Miller Nichols Library.

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer

November 12, 2024

Freshman defender Wesley Cribb prepares to kick the ball (Oct. 19, 2024).
Senior Gabrielle Simms posing with family.
Sports
Junior forward Gabriel Fernandes fights for the ball vs St. Thomas (Oct. 19).
Historic Men’s Soccer season comes to a close
Zach Gunter, Sports Editor • December 7, 2024

  Despite losing in the NCAA Round of 16, the Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team still had a season worth celebrating.   The team finished...

Recent Results
Nov 19 Women's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. Alabama A&M 52-57 L
Nov 19 Women's Volleyball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. Omaha 1-3 L
Nov 18 Men's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. Calvary 119-19 W
Nov 16 Women's Volleyball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. North Dakota State 0-3 L
Nov 16 Men's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. Creighton 56-79 L
Nov 16 Men's Soccer University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. Denver 2-1 W
Lifestyle & Culture
A art piece at the exhibit.
Local Kansas City artist redefines power in the mini art exhibition “Local Artists Go Miniature”
Karine Robinson, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

   Local Kansas City artists help viewers learn to take a closer look at miniature art with a new exhibit at the National Toys and Miniatures...

A art piece at the exhibit.
Plaza Medical Building Mural - 4620 JC Nichols Parkway.
Chris and Michael Vierrmann pose alongside the members of their clubs.
Fall leaves drop from a tree outside Atterbury Student Success Center.
Kauffman Performing Arts Center.
Outside of Scofield Hall this autumn.
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