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Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” gives audiences a darker, grittier and more grounded version of the Caped Crusader than ever before. The movie follows a Bruce...

Art, Addiction and Paleontology: How local artist Wes Benson overcame his past to paint a brighter future

Breanne Blankenship - April 19, 2022

While opioid addiction and alcoholism continue to be a struggle for countless Americans, Kansas City artist Wes Benson was able to overcome them. Rather...

UMKC Gallery of Art hosts local artist William Toney

Breanne Blankenship - April 13, 2022

Stronger than ever, The Greeting Committee is back with a hometown show

Lucas Cuni-Mertz - April 9, 2022

Review: ABC’s new hit comedy “Abbott Elementary” gives new appreciation for teachers

Curtis Franklin - April 9, 2022

Painted cows, RPGs and quilts: how undergrad art history student Caitlyn Martin came to present at national symposium

Anna Ryan - April 4, 2022

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Roo Report: A Response to PragerU and Will Witt, “You and Your Representatives On-Campus Lied Online About What Was In That Speech. We Have...

Roo News - November 6, 2021

Roo Report: A Response To TPUSA and The VP Of Their UMKC Branch, Marine Corp Corporal Ethan Morris, “I Spent 10 Years, 5 Months...

November 6, 2021

Roo Report: “Who Is Raising These Kids… Turning Point USA and PragerU HAHAHA!”

October 21, 2021

Roo Report: “You Can’t Negotiate With Fascist!”

October 21, 2021

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Roo News hires new editor-in-chief

Kenzie Eklund - May 7, 2022

UMKC junior Bre Blankenship will serve as the new editor-in-chief of Roo News starting in the fall of 2022. Blankenship,...

UMKC student interviews famous author

Hayden Baker - May 7, 2022

When Jared McCormack first emailed award-winning author George Saunders, he didn’t know what to expect. “You just assume he’s not...

UMKC costume design program listed as one of best in country

Alivia Meyers - May 3, 2022

The Hollywood Reporter recently gave UMKC’s costume design program high praise and listed it as one of the best...

Chiefs address defensive needs and nail the draft

Cristian Martinez - May 3, 2022

Wow. I was so wrong about my mock draft, but in all the right ways. The 2022 NFL Draft ended...

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