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UM System removes Diversity and Inclusion Statements from Job Postings
UM System removes Diversity and Inclusion Statements from Job Postings
April 30, 2023
Albania Andrade, Tanna Engle, and Leila Pedreros are pictured from right to left.
UMKC’s New Art Walk
April 28, 2023
SGA Senator Shewit Abai makes her case as speaker of the senate. Despite earning 11 senators approval, Abai lost the position to Senator Brett Boyer by two votes.
SGA had its final meeting of the year: Here’s what happened
April 27, 2023
With the increase need after COVID-19, the Care Center could benefit from additional funding.
“Stop Student Hunger” seeks funding from UMKC to support food-insecure students
April 26, 2023
Kansas City Service Club List of names from front to back: Grace Donnelli, Albert Guerra, Katelyn Gendron, Larry Smith, Loren May, Adriana Spangler, Trevor McCracken
UMKC Students Strive to Make a Change in the Community Through the Kansas City Service Club
April 25, 2023
Planned Parenthood is a reproductive health clinic that offers services such as abortions, birth control, and other womens healthcare services. Pictured: Planned Parenthood on Emanuel Cleaver Blvd.
Opinion: A Women’s Right to Fight
April 26, 2023
He uses his mental health journey to give light to an important topic
Professor Clancy Martin in new book gives tools to cope with suicide
April 12, 2023
Every UMKC student can sway the future of KC on April 4th
Kansas City 6th District City Council Election
April 1, 2023
Protestors gathered in Mill Creek Park in response to Dont Say Gay legislation.
‘Please Say Gay’ — Mill Creek Park Protestors Rally Against New Missouri Bill
March 10, 2023
Student should register by March 8 to vote in this upcoming election!
Let’s Show the Voting Booth Some Love
March 3, 2023
Kansas City Service Club List of names from front to back: Grace Donnelli, Albert Guerra, Katelyn Gendron, Larry Smith, Loren May, Adriana Spangler, Trevor McCracken
UMKC Students Strive to Make a Change in the Community Through the Kansas City Service Club
April 25, 2023
The Missouri State Capitol building.
OPINION: Child Marriage brought back to the table by Missouri Senator
April 24, 2023
Students participate in Operation Beautiful for Every Body is Beautiful Week.
Operation Beautiful is Spreading Positivity to UMKC
March 2, 2023
Campus health effects all students and everyone plays a part.
A Group of SGA Senators are Forming an Environmental Council
February 17, 2023
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
Roos Defeat South Dakota in First Conference Game
December 27, 2022
Albania Andrade, Tanna Engle, and Leila Pedreros are pictured from right to left.
UMKC’s New Art Walk
April 28, 2023
Black Beatles in Kansas City
Black Beatles in Kansas City
April 20, 2023
With colorful sharpies, students, staff and others passing by signed their names in support of transgender individuals on campus.
UMKC Students Raise Their Voice Against Missouri ‘Anti-Trans’ Legislation
April 19, 2023
With much construction and change, UMKC continues to be recognized for its research and sustainability
Chancellor Agrawal delivers the 2023 State of the University Address
April 17, 2023
“There was a reason [these projects] were built on the first floor. So they can be seen and accessible from the outside, SSE Dean Kevin Truman said. Weve been very fortunate to have some high-profile people [visit], and everyone that comes here sees what the students are doing.”
UMKC engineers unveil their year-long projects before competition
April 13, 2023
Photo courtesy of Asia Givhan.
Meet Asia Givhan: Entrepreneur and UMKC Bloch School Student
May 5, 2023
Photo of Lexi Nardini taken by Natalie Nichole Photos.
Local Florist Blooms in KC
April 12, 2023
Group picture left to right Jay Cravens, junior. Cass Ludwig, sophomore, Hannah Leyva, junior, Sudhi Kumar, sophomore, Ashley Appleberry, sophomore, Amelia Beharry, junior, Madi Sweeney, junior, Sonya Ahmad, junior.
Saving the Planet One Plant at a Time
March 15, 2023
Photo by Chelsie Duckworth.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: UMKC’s Women’s Center
March 10, 2023
Jose Ramirez. Photo by Gabby Martinez/RooNews.
International Student Spotlight: Q&A with Jose Ramirez
February 23, 2023
Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” Countdown to KC
May 1, 2023
Photo by Julia Kapros/RooNews.
It’s Spring Break for UMKC
March 27, 2023
St. Patricks Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 20, 2023
Photo by Chelsie Duckworth.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: UMKC’s Women’s Center
March 10, 2023
Photo by Zoe Strohm/RooNews.
Review: Noah Kahan at The Truman
February 21, 2023
Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Review: Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “Daisy Jones and the Six” Novel to TV Adaptation
April 30, 2023
Photo courtesy of Nintendo, Illumination/Universal Pictures.
Review: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
April 21, 2023
Photo by Yoav Aziz/Unsplash.
Opinion: Stop Calling Real World Issues Dystopian
April 5, 2023
Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Season 27 of “The Bachelor” is Almost Over and This is How it Will End…I Think.
March 26, 2023
Photo by Juilia Kapros/RooNews.
Review: “Creed III”
March 22, 2023
Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Album Review: Mike Dean’s “4:23” Takes You to New Realms
May 4, 2023
Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” Countdown to KC
May 1, 2023
Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Review: Yves Tumor’s “Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)”
April 6, 2023
Photo by Brooke Tramel/RooNews.
Review: Paramore’s Newest Album, “This is Why”
February 24, 2023
Photo by Zoe Strohm/RooNews.
Review: Noah Kahan at The Truman
February 21, 2023
Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Where To Watch The Big Game in KC
February 12, 2023
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 Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Album Review: Mike Dean’s “4:23” Takes You to New Realms
May 4, 2023
Photo taken of the game by Gabriel Flynn/RooNews.
Review: “Resident Evil 4” Remake
May 3, 2023
Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
Review: Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “Daisy Jones and the Six” Novel to TV Adaptation
April 30, 2023
Photo by Alex Andersen/RooNews.
Overview: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Final Trailer
April 29, 2023
Movie Review: Air
Movie Review: “Air”
April 27, 2023
Kayla Brazelton in front of her poster after the show. Photo by Hugo von Reis/RooNews.
Stunning Performance Stands Out in UMKC Show
February 13, 2023
Review: “Four Children” is an emotional and moving experience
Review: “Four Children” is an emotional and moving experience
October 18, 2021
RayQuawndis Mitchell and Shemarri Allen celebrating on the sideline.
Kansas City Leading Scorers Find New Homes
May 15, 2023
The Kansas City Roos mens golf team posing with the Summit League trophy.
Kansas City has wild comeback to win at Summit League tournament
May 2, 2023
Shemarri Allen standing on the Swinney Rec court.
Kansas City Loses Another Star Player
May 2, 2023
UMKC students practicing their climbing skills at Sequence Climb.
UMKC Students Love Climbing
May 2, 2023
Kansas City Roos, Mens Basketball
A Look at the New Roos
May 1, 2023
Kansas Speedway signage outside the track.
Who to Watch in NASCAR’s Visit to Kansas Speedway
May 7, 2023
The Kansas City Roos mens golf team posing with the Summit League trophy.
Kansas City has wild comeback to win at Summit League tournament
May 2, 2023
A look at Childrens Mercy Park.
Kansas City Shuts out Orlando at Home
May 1, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs added a potential starter in the third round.
The Chiefs Trade Up for an Offensive Tackle in the Third Round
April 28, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted a new pass-catcher for Patrick Mahomes.
Chiefs Add a Weapon for Patrick Mahomes in the Second Round of the NFL Draft
April 28, 2023
UMKC students practicing their climbing skills at Sequence Climb.
UMKC Students Love Climbing
May 2, 2023
Kansas City Roos, Mens Basketball
A Look at the New Roos
May 1, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs added a potential starter in the third round.
The Chiefs Trade Up for an Offensive Tackle in the Third Round
April 28, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs selected a defensive end in the first round.
The Chiefs Select a Local Prospect with the 31st Overall Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
April 27, 2023
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place over the span of three days.
NFL Draft: Round One Thread
April 27, 2023
UM System Removes Diversity Statement in Job Listings | Draft Disappoints Business - RooTV 5/3/2023
UM System Removes Diversity Statement in Job Listings | Draft Disappoints Business – RooTV 5/3/2023
May 3, 2023
Fall Brings New Tuition Model | First Legal 4/20 in MO - RooTV 4/27/2023
Fall Brings New Tuition Model | First Legal 4/20 in MO – RooTV 4/27/2023
April 26, 2023
UMKC Professor Writes Suicide Prevention Book | Engineering School Competition - RooTV 4/19/2023
UMKC Professor Writes Suicide Prevention Book | Engineering School Competition – RooTV 4/19/2023
April 19, 2023
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 Your Words Verbatim. Take A Listen!
Double Take Episode 1 – The Banshees of Inisherin and The Secret of Kells.
April 18, 2023
Bunny Rescue | Scuffle at World of Fun - RooTV 4/12/2023
Bunny Rescue | Scuffle at World of Fun – RooTV 4/12/2023
April 12, 2023
Central High Students who participated in the NFL Play event.
NFL Draft Community Event
April 27, 2023
St. Patricks Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 20, 2023
Kansas Citys Art Filled Streets
Kansas City’s Art Filled Streets
March 17, 2023
Red Kingdom Pride
Red Kingdom Pride
February 16, 2023
Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
February 15, 2023
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 Your Words Verbatim. Take A Listen!
Double Take Episode 1 – The Banshees of Inisherin and The Secret of Kells.
April 18, 2023
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 Your Words Verbatim. Take A Listen!
Roo Podcast | Get Hungry, Roos | Episode 2 – Why Rush Featuring Ophelia Griffin
March 21, 2023
Roo Podcast | Get Hungry, Roos | Episode 1- Let’s Talk About Eggs
March 8, 2023
Planned Parenthood is a reproductive health clinic that offers services such as abortions, birth control, and other womens healthcare services. Pictured: Planned Parenthood on Emanuel Cleaver Blvd.
Opinion: A Women’s Right to Fight
April 26, 2023
The Missouri State Capitol building.
OPINION: Child Marriage brought back to the table by Missouri Senator
April 24, 2023
Kansas is one of the latest statement to ban transgender athletes from participating in sports activities.
Opinion: Kansas Passes a Bill to Ban the Eligibility of Transgender Athletes
April 21, 2023
Sports betting apps like DraftKings continue to rise.
Opinion: Missouri Needs Sports Betting
April 13, 2023
With few requirements to own a gun, Kansas City is in the top ten most violent cities in the nation.
Opinion: Kansas City’s Homicide Problem is a Result of Missouri’s Gun Problem
April 5, 2023
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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UM System removes Diversity and Inclusion Statements from Job Postings
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UM System removes Diversity and Inclusion Statements from Job Postings
Belle Yennie and Emma Sauer, Staff Writers • April 30, 2023

  The University of Missouri (UM) System removed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements from its hiring process. However, UMKC’s Statement of Values mentions all three.    The removal of DEI statements coincides with an amendment introduced by Republican lawmakers...

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SGA Senator Shewit Abai makes her case as speaker of the senate. Despite earning 11 senators approval, Abai lost the position to Senator Brett Boyer by two votes.
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Claire Powell, Staff Writer • April 27, 2023

  This past Monday marks the final meeting for the 2022-2023 Student Government Association. The student senators completed their last two agenda items April 24 in the Student Union Chambers.   Here’s what SGA discussed:   Supreme Court Chief Justice Confirmation  UMKC law student Reid Parker was...

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Opinion: A Women’s Right to Fight
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With the increase need after COVID-19, the Care Center could benefit from additional funding.
“Stop Student Hunger” seeks funding from UMKC to support food-insecure students
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  Asia Givhan is an entrepreneur, UMKC Bloch School student and Kansas native. She is the founder and owner of Lotus Ave Cosmetics, a vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand. Recently Givhan accepted an invitation to join UMKC’s E-Scholars program, where she will receive mentorship on growing her brand even further.    From...

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