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Attendees stand gathered around the table where Hunter Hawthorne, a member of Workers Strike Back, talks about the goals of the group.
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UMKC students and Workers Strike Back organize to ask for higher student wages
Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern • March 18, 2025

  University of Missouri Students and Workers United in partnership with Workers Strike Back hosted a rally advocating for better student wages on Mar. 8 in the Charles B. Wheeler Amphitheater.   While...

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Protesters hold various signs in support of immigrant rights.

Plaza protest brings communities together against Trump

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

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

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UMKC Student Union.

UMKC Dives into the Foodiverse, Aiming to Transform the Student Dining Experience

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Team huddles after foul against South Dakota on Jan. 30.

NCAA Violation results in forfeit for women’s basketball

News Feature
A student looks at the Giving Day website where information regarding how much money has been donated and how many donors have participated.
Annual UMKC Giving Day raises over $1 million for the school
Robert Stone, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

  After a slow start, UMKC’s Annual Giving Day event managed to collect $1,211,910, almost five times more than the campus's original goal of $250,000.    The event, which is mostly focused on alumni and other non-student associates of the school, offers matching donations and extra gifts if certain goals...

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A UMKC banner in front of the Student Union.
Fliers on a bulletin board showcasing diverse student organizations.
The candidates answering questions during the panel.
Chancellor Mauli Agrawal at the 2025 UMKC State of the University address.
Sign that says "Future Home of the Divine Gardens."
"Mexico" crossed out of the "Gulf of Mexico" on a map.
The outside of the building of the new location.
The old Kansas City Star building behind a tall fence.
Team gathers as the season comes to a close.
Sophomore guard Elauni Bennett had a career day with 20 points.
Starting lineup huddles before the game.
Senior Guard Jamar Brown takes the ball down the court
Senior Forward Melvyn Ebonkoli takes a layup (Feb. 27, 2025)
Senior forward Tamia Ugass celebrates vs South Dakota
Sports
UMKC cheerleaders in action at the Swinney Recreation Center.
Fueled by student fees, KC Athletics reports a revenue of nearly $16 million in 2024
Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

  In 2024, the UMKC athletic department, Kansas City Athletics, brought in almost $16 million. Over 22% of that came from student fees.   While...

Recent Results
Mar 8 Women's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. #2 Oral Roberts 73-95 L
Mar 7 Women's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. #3 North Dakota State 68-58 W
Mar 6 Men's Basketball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. #1 Omaha 61-70 L
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
Mar 2 Women's Softball University of Missouri - Kansas City vs. Oklahoma 1-17 L
Lifestyle & Culture
Roommates Natalia Rosales (left) and Isabella Peña (right) working in their shared desk space.
Communication, cleanliness and compromise: how students manage dorming with others
Dana Valenzuela, Staff Writer • March 16, 2025

Moving into a college dorm is a rite of passage for many students–but for some, this comes with drawbacks. While many roommates become lifelong...

Roommates Natalia Rosales (left) and Isabella Peña (right) working in their shared desk space.
A student looking at nepo babies on her laptop in a classroom.
Clothes available during the pop-up.
The Historic City Market of Downtown Kansas City, Missouri.

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer

March 5, 2025

Attendees in the lobby before the concert.
The set of "Broke-ology."
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