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‘Small number’ of UMKC international students have had visas revoked
Zane Oliver Watt Hoven and Brenna Oxley • May 7, 2025

 A small number of UMKC’s international students have been affected by the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke visas, but UMKC officials refuse to give a specific number.     More...

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Protesters hold various signs in support of immigrant rights.

Plaza protest brings communities together against Trump

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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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Sign that says "Future Home of the Divine Gardens."

Vandalism discovered on UMKC’s monuments for Black fraternities and sororities

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Construction going on at the upcoming Foodiverse.

Foodiverse to launch Feb. 10 offering a new dining experience for students

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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

News Feature
Peter Okeke, UMKC student holding a sign that says "TUITION?"
Students are concerned that UMKC is unable to confirm or deny if tuition costs will rise in the near future
Zane Oliver Watt Hoven and Hali Smith • May 6, 2025

  Threats to research and grant funding from federal and state governments for public universities have raised UMKC students fears that there may be a tuition increase in the near future.   Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies department chair and professor Kristen Barber said that given all of the federal...

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.
Alex Unseth [left] and Yasmen Hassen [right] speaking at the dinner.
Located at the top of the hill, the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures sits while students chat on the road headed down.
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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Mar 5 Men's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. #9 Oral Roberts 73-56 W
Mar 2 Women's Softball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. East Texas A&M 5-4 W
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Lifestyle & Culture
Stickers and lanyards with the lesbian flag at the event.
Visibility is Power
Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

  Lesbian Pride and Visibility Day was celebrated by UMKC’s LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services at the Student Union last Thursday, April 24.     The...

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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