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UMKC cheerleaders in action at the Swinney Recreation Center.
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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 almost $3.6 million came from student fees, only $121,080...

Trending Stories
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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
"Mexico" crossed out of the "Gulf of Mexico" on a map.
Digital maps update to display Gulf of America, cementing Trump administration’s order to honor American greatness
Kowthar Shire, Intern • March 10, 2025

  On his first day in office, President Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico in an executive order titled “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness,” sparking controversy and discussion over who gets to decide the names of places.    Digital mapping apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps...

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Chancellor Mauli Agrawal at the 2025 UMKC State of the University address.
Sign that says "Future Home of the Divine Gardens."
The outside of the building of the new location.
The old Kansas City Star building behind a tall fence.
A display of the "Starr Women’s Hall of Fame" at the Kauffman Center.
The SGA gavel sits on an empty desk.
The straws at a local Starbucks.
Pictures and documents displayed.
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
Team gathers as the season comes to a close.
Women’s Basketball ends 2025 season with loss to Oral Roberts
Titus Holmes, Staff Writer • March 8, 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Kansas City women's basketball season has come to an end as the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles flew past the Roos.   KC...

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
The stage for "The Government Inspector" before the play began.
Review: “The Government Inspector” hits all the bases, incredible actors, elegant costumes and a stunning set
Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern • March 11, 2025

  UMKC Theatre put on a fabulous production of “The Government Inspector” from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22 in the Spencer Theater, creating a direct...

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."
Student viewing X post about Kanye's shirt drop.
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