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“Heartwarming, Powerful, and Inspiring”: Kansas City Unites for No Kings Day
Jazlyn Summers, Editor-in-Chief • June 14, 2025

  Thousands of community members gathered at the Country Club Plaza today for “No Kings Day” protests.    “No Kings” is an organization that planned protests all around the country as an...

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Emergency Alert pole located in the Quad.

Gunpoint Robbery in Education Building Sparks Fear Among UMKC Students and Staff

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SGA President Justice Horn signing an executive order.

Justice Horn signs 10 executive orders and proclamations on first day in office

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Kasey the Kangroo, UMKC's mascot, does the "roo up" hand sign at a KC Current pop-up on campus.

UMKC to spend nearly $3.4 million on pro sport team partnerships

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Alejandro Hernandez (left) and Lia Wilson (right) smile together at Sinkers Lounge.

A swing at love? Two UMKC students go on a blind date at Sinkers Lounge for a chance at romance

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A metered parking sign in the Oak Street Parking Garage. Many spots in the lot are metered which limits students who already bought permits and don't want to pay an additional fee.

New SGA president's promise of free parking has 'zero' chance of happening, Chancellor says

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UMKC Conservatory labeled on a music stand.
UMKC launches plans for $35 Million Expansion of Conservatory of Music and Dance
Lucas Campbell, Lifestyle and Culture Editor • June 10, 2025

  UMKC has announced plans to expand its Conservatory of Music and Dance with a $35 million addition to the Olson Performing Arts Center.   The expansion of the Conservatory will add about 35,000 square feet of new space for Conservatory students. The new spaces aim to provide enhanced facilities for music,...

Office of International Student Affairs.
Peter Okeke, UMKC student holding a sign that says "TUITION?"
SGA President Justice Horn signing an executive order.
Outside of Miller Nichols Library on campus.
Roo Wellness and Student Accessibility Services Signs.
First Gen Roo sign in the FGR space.
Pride float at St. Patrick's day parade in Ireland.
A photo of The Robot Café inside the Miller Nichols Library, where students work on-campus.
December 25, 2023, Arrowhead Stadium - Chiefs vs Raiders
Roos Softball struggles in 2025 season
Kasey the Kangroo, UMKC's mascot, does the "roo up" hand sign at a KC Current pop-up on campus.
UMKC logo featured on a golf ball pictured in a grassy field.

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer

April 13, 2025

Team gathers as the season comes to a close.
Sophomore guard Elauni Bennett had a career day with 20 points.
Sports
December 25, 2023, Arrowhead Stadium - Chiefs vs Raiders
UMKC Students React to Chiefs’ 2025 Draft Class
Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025

  As Kansas City welcomed its newest group of Chiefs, the buzz around the 2025 NFL Draft rippled all the way to the UMKC campus, where students...

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Lifestyle & Culture
Watchers cheer on as Pride KC truck passes.
A Proclamation, a Parade and Persevering Pride Through 50th Annual KC Pride Festival
Liv Centa and Rachel Meng • June 10, 2025

  Kansas City’s 50th annual Pride festival began on June 6, followed by the annual parade through Westport to the Country Club Plaza on June...

A latte featuring the Messenger Coffee logo on the cup.

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer

April 27, 2025

Store front of museum.
Clothes at the Swap
Members of SAGA behind their booth at the event.
A look inside commuter student Seiry Melendez’s backpack.
Greek students studying at Scholarship Night.
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