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UMKC’s urban teacher preparation program is the first of its kind
Kowthar Shire, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

  The Institute for Urban Education (IUE) is an urban teacher preparation and scholarship program at UMKC that helps students serve Kansas City’s historically underserved public schools.   Through...

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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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The sorority banners in the Student Union.

New Delta Zeta members talk rush

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SGA members at a Sept. 6 meeting.

UMKC student government says surprise tuition increase felt like a “company memo”

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Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House.

A new fraternity is in the works to start at UMKC this semester under uncommon circumstances.

News Feature
The UMKC Law School is located on 52nd Street.
UMKC law students’ high scores shine in record-breaking bar exam year
Lucas Campbell and Lilah Manning • November 19, 2024

Law students at UMKC are not just passing their exams—they’re setting new records and raising the bar for academic excellence. Nearly 90.6% of law students passed the bar exam for the first time in 2024, a number 9% higher than last year and 5% higher than the average pass rate in Missouri. Dean Lumen “Lou”...

Library employee Harry Brewster donating blood for the first time.
“Identity Wall” displaying student responses for first-gen pride.
Oropeza and O’Leary with donations for the resource drive.
The Missouri Hope website.
UMKC SAFE Domestic Violence Awareness Tabling Event.
Voter information.
Campaigners on campus near the Miller Nichols Library.
“Go Vote” bracelet making booth.
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.
Contreras dribbles the ball.
Junior guard Alayna Contreras gets ready to take a shot (Oct. 27, 2024)
Sports
Players posing with their trophy.
Men’s Soccer advances to NCAA Tournament
Zach Gunter, Sports Editor • November 19, 2024

  The Kansas City Roos men’s soccer team are Summit League tournament champions.    Winning one of the 22 NCAA Division 1 conferences...

Recent Results
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
Nov 14 Women's Volleyball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. North Dakota 3-0 W
Nov 12 Women's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. Western Illinois 43-62 L
Lifestyle & Culture
Plaza Medical Building Mural - 4620 JC Nichols Parkway.
Opinion: Street art flourishes in Kansas City: Here’s where to find it
Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

  Kansas City has a rich street art scene with graffiti and murals all over the city. Here are some of the coolest spots to find great street...

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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