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Film students getting the perfect angle. As Rey Dean said, film is never a one-man job.”
UMKC Student Film League Revived by a Group of Student Filmmakers
February 6, 2023
UMKC has had an array of logos over the years, but this change seemed minimal compared to others. The changes were meant to be subtle and improve its readability. Especially in the digital spaces where the logo has to be really small,” said Michael Awuaduah, a graphic designer for UMKC.
A Year After UMKC Updated Their Logo, How Do Students Feel?
February 3, 2023
Drywall and flooring need replacing in both residential halls, according to UMKC Director of Strategic Communications Stacy Downs. “We also are taking further action in heating more pipes and doing some redesign as needed,” Downs said.
Oak Street, Johnson Halls Face Water Damage From Winter Break Pipe Bursts
February 2, 2023
UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee volunteer with Harvesters yearly.
UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee Participate in Harvesters Volunteer Day
January 31, 2023
Kansas City Roos Womens Basketball
UMKC Women’s Basketball Player Steps Down from Team
January 8, 2023
Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons speaks at UMKC donor announcement
Sunderland Foundation Grants $30 Million For New UMKC Medical Building
November 6, 2022
In a mid-September poll of 670 likely voters in Missouri, SurveyUSA found 62% are “certain to vote yes” on Amendment 3. (Breanne Blankenship/RooNews).
What UMKC Students Need to Know About Amendment 3
November 3, 2022
Kansas City Current, groundbreaking, riverfront park
Kansas City Current Makes History In A Groundbreaking Event
October 25, 2022
KCUR’s “Overlooked” Shines Light On KCK Injustice
KCUR’s “Overlooked” Shines Light On KCK Injustice
October 19, 2022
Broken-into car on Charlotte St., just yards away from UMKCs Rockhill parking garage. Photo by Ellen Beshuk
Break-ins Beside Campus
October 19, 2022
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
December 27, 2022
The class gives students the opportunity to help curate an online exhibit and help build their resumes and portfolios.
English Professor Offers New Opportunity for Students
December 4, 2022
Students gather at UMKCs Career Services Networking in the 816 event. Photo by Rex Stickney
UMKC Career Services Hosts Networking in the 816
November 17, 2022
American Idol season 20 runner-up HunterGirl sings to the crowd of fans in Uptown Theatre. |Photo Courtesy of Industrial Media
Strumming to Success
November 3, 2022
UMKC Holds Campus-Wide Day of Service at Roos Give Back
UMKC Holds Campus-Wide Day of Service at Roos Give Back
October 27, 2022
UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee volunteer with Harvesters yearly.
UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee Participate in Harvesters Volunteer Day
January 31, 2023
The event brought out about 350 people for a night of celebration through food and dancing.
A Bollywood Bonanza
December 13, 2022
Students gather at UMKCs Career Services Networking in the 816 event. Photo by Rex Stickney
UMKC Career Services Hosts Networking in the 816
November 17, 2022
Fake African weddings are a popular trend on TikTok and UMKC wants to join on the fun.
African Student Association Formally Invites You to Their Fake Wedding
November 10, 2022
American Idol season 20 runner-up HunterGirl sings to the crowd of fans in Uptown Theatre. |Photo Courtesy of Industrial Media
Strumming to Success
November 3, 2022
UMKC Debate Coach and competitor, Yasmeen Hanon. Photo courtesy of LinkedIn.
UMKC Team Spotlight: Debate
February 4, 2023
Owner Salvatore Silvio. Photo by Julia Kapros/RooNews
Grand Coffee Company Brings Italian Values to the KC Coffee Scene
February 2, 2023
Mahomes hosted an event with his 15 and The Mahomies Foundation to watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with individuals from the Boys and Girls Club.
15 Minutes with Mr. KC
November 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Bubble Wrapp KC: Where Indie Art and Toys Come Together
November 18, 2022
Photo by Bre Blankenship/RooNews
A Grooming Epidemic: Two Documentaries Expose Pedophilia in American Institutions
November 9, 2022
CSSA Celebrates 2023 Chinese New Year
CSSA Celebrates 2023 Chinese New Year
January 24, 2023
Mahomes hosted an event with his 15 and The Mahomies Foundation to watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with individuals from the Boys and Girls Club.
15 Minutes with Mr. KC
November 30, 2022
Worlds of Fun Haunt
Worlds of Fun Haunt
October 18, 2022
Alumni Pre-Game Festival
Alumni Pre-Game Festival
October 11, 2022
Photo courtesy of Worlds of Fun website
How to Haunt
October 6, 2022
Film students getting the perfect angle. As Rey Dean said, film is never a one-man job.”
UMKC Student Film League Revived by a Group of Student Filmmakers
February 6, 2023
Photo by Aurora Wilson/RooNews
Review: “Kaleidoscope” A Netflix Original
January 30, 2023
Photo by Bre Blankenship/RooNews
Review: “She Said”
December 10, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has grossed $676 million worldwide.
Review: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
December 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of HBO Max.
The New Observer: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” Review
November 17, 2022
Streaming services are considering removing Yes music due to recent controversy surrounding his anti-semitic comments. (Photo taken from Yes Instagram)
Kanye West’s Music Should NOT be Taken Off Streaming Services
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of @taylorswift on Instagram.
Review: Taylor Swift’s Midnights is a Masterpiece
November 9, 2022
Photo courtesy of Brooke Tramel/RooNews
Review: Tyler Childers’ “Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?”
October 19, 2022
Campus Band warm up before rehearsal. Photo by Ellen Beshuk
UMKC Forms Band Open to All
October 6, 2022
Owner Salvatore Silvio. Photo by Julia Kapros/RooNews
Grand Coffee Company Brings Italian Values to the KC Coffee Scene
February 2, 2023
Anchor Island Coffee
Anchor Island Coffee Temporarily Shut Down After A Late Accident
September 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Maddy Bremer/RooNews
Made in KC Is Making Local Art Accessible
September 20, 2022
Photo by Aurora Wilson/RooNews
Review: “Kaleidoscope” A Netflix Original
January 30, 2023
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Review: “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”
January 24, 2023
Photo by Bre Blankenship/RooNews
Review: “She Said”
December 10, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has grossed $676 million worldwide.
Review: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
December 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of HBO Max.
The New Observer: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” Review
November 17, 2022
Review: “Four Children” is an emotional and moving experience
Review: “Four Children” is an emotional and moving experience
October 18, 2021
Kansas City Roos, Mens Soccer
UMKC Athletes Sign NIL Deal With Well-known Restaurant
February 6, 2023
Kansas City Roos, Womens Basketball, RaVon Nero
Three Kansas City Women’s Basketball Players No Longer on Active Roster
February 5, 2023
Softball Season Preview
Softball Season Preview
February 5, 2023
Kansas City Roos, Womens Basketball
Women’s Basketball Midseason Analysis
February 3, 2023
Jeremiah JD Desu Memorial Tournament
Jeremiah “JD” Desu Memorial Tournament
February 2, 2023
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals Host Stadium Hearing
February 7, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday after much anticipation for the matchup between Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes.
The Ultimate AFC Championship Experience
February 2, 2023
UMKC professor Dr. Amy Patel (middle) accepts the Chiefs Fan of the Year from Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt (right) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (left). //Photo submitted by Amy Patel
UMKC Professor Nominated as NFL Fan of the Year
November 10, 2022
KC Current Stadium Groundbreaking Party
KC Current Stadium Groundbreaking Party
October 26, 2022
Kansas City Current, groundbreaking, riverfront park
Kansas City Current Makes History In A Groundbreaking Event
October 25, 2022
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday after much anticipation for the matchup between Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes.
The Ultimate AFC Championship Experience
February 2, 2023
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
December 27, 2022
Fox works to promote Kansas City Athletics and highlight UMKC student athletes.
Meet a Roo: Jerod Fox
December 1, 2022
Mahomes hosted an event with his 15 and The Mahomies Foundation to watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with individuals from the Boys and Girls Club.
15 Minutes with Mr. KC
November 30, 2022
Kansas City Mens Basketball Dominates Calvary Bible 113-54
Kansas City Men’s Basketball Dominates Calvary Bible 113-54
November 16, 2022
UMKC Makes Changes to its Logo - RooTV 2/8/2023
UMKC Makes Changes to its Logo – RooTV 2/8/2023
February 8, 2023
UMKC Dorms Experience Flooding Over the Break - RooTV 2/1/2023
UMKC Dorms Experience Flooding Over the Break – RooTV 2/1/2023
February 1, 2023
Welcome Back Roos!
Welcome Back Roos!
January 26, 2023
Networking in the 816, Affordable Housing, NFL Fan of the Year, Vision Zero: RooTV 11/27/22
Networking in the 816, Affordable Housing, NFL Fan of the Year, Vision Zero: RooTV 11/27/22
November 29, 2022
New UMKC Medical and Dental Facility, Amendment 3, Abortion Law, Britt Reid Sentenced: RooTV 11/12/22
New UMKC Medical and Dental Facility, Amendment 3, Abortion Law, Britt Reid Sentenced: RooTV 11/12/22
November 13, 2022
Jeremiah JD Desu Memorial Tournament
Jeremiah “JD” Desu Memorial Tournament
February 2, 2023
Kansas City Mens Basketball Defeats Omaha 64-61
Kansas City Men’s Basketball Defeats Omaha 64-61
February 1, 2023
Womens Basketball Defeats North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Women’s Basketball Defeats North Dakota Fighting Hawks
January 24, 2023
CSSA Celebrates 2023 Chinese New Year
CSSA Celebrates 2023 Chinese New Year
January 24, 2023
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
December 27, 2022
Bulletin boards on campus are filled with a variety of opportunities for students, but not all are equal in their benefits.
Opinion: Vector Marketing
December 14, 2022
A Philosophy class discusses the legality of online proctoring.
Proctoring and Personal Privacy
November 30, 2022
Streaming services are considering removing Yes music due to recent controversy surrounding his anti-semitic comments. (Photo taken from Yes Instagram)
Kanye West’s Music Should NOT be Taken Off Streaming Services
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of @taylorswift on Instagram.
Review: Taylor Swift’s Midnights is a Masterpiece
November 9, 2022
Kansas City Roos, Mens Soccer, Concussions
Concussions Treatments Need to Improve: Op-ed
November 6, 2022
Kansas City Roos, Womens Basketball, RaVon Nero
Three Kansas City Women’s Basketball Players No Longer on Active Roster
February 5, 2023
Jared McCormack created his podcast, MFA Writers, to help students learn about the field.
UMKC student interviews famous author
May 7, 2022
UMKC costume design program listed as one of best in country
UMKC costume design program listed as one of best in country
May 3, 2022
Chiefs address defensive needs and nail the draft
Chiefs address defensive needs and nail the draft
May 3, 2022
UMKC track and field reinstated
UMKC track and field reinstated
April 28, 2022

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Three Kansas City Women's Basketball Players No Longer on Active Roster
Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor • February 5, 2023

Update: Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin provided a statement.    Three more players decided to step down from the Kansas City Roos’ women's basketball team, RooNews has learned.     This comes weeks after junior forward Dani Winslow...

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Film students getting the perfect angle. As Rey Dean said, film is never a one-man job.”
UMKC Student Film League Revived by a Group of Student Filmmakers
EllieAna Hale, Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

  The UMKC Student Film League is reestablishing after disbanding in 2021 to stimulate an environment for student filmmakers, film enthusiasts and anyone that likes movies.    The new board is made up of film students Park Zebley, Abby Marx, Rey Dean and Parker Elliot, and they have high hopes for the once-beloved...

Drywall and flooring need replacing in both residential halls, according to UMKC Director of Strategic Communications Stacy Downs. “We also are taking further action in heating more pipes and doing some redesign as needed,” Downs said.
Oak Street, Johnson Halls Face Water Damage From Winter Break Pipe Bursts
Claire Powell, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee volunteer with Harvesters yearly.
UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee Participate in Harvesters Volunteer Day
Mia Musson, Staff Writer • January 31, 2023
The Olsen Performing Arts Center needs improvements, according to students.
Students Voice Concerns about the Olsen Performing Arts Center
Aurora Wilson, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022
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UMKC Debate Coach and competitor, Yasmeen Hanon. Photo courtesy of LinkedIn.
UMKC Team Spotlight: Debate
Zach Gunter, Staff Writer • February 4, 2023

  UMKC Debate coach and competitor, Yasmeen Hanon, brought the club back after nearly 2 years of being absent from campus.    “I had a lot of experience in high school with speech and debate,” said Hanon. “I thought I could take my expertise and use it to re-establish the team.”   On May 29, 2020,...

Owner Salvatore Silvio. Photo by Julia Kapros/RooNews
Grand Coffee Company Brings Italian Values to the KC Coffee Scene
Belle Yennie, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
Photo by Aurora Wilson/RooNews
Review: "Kaleidoscope" A Netflix Original
Aurora Wilson , Staff Writer • January 30, 2023
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Review: “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”
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