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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...

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
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...

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
Soffia Hernandez, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023
Nathan Unruh (center) holds the first place trophy, a canoe paddle.
Concrete Canoe Club Beats the Competition
Ellen Beshuk, Co-News Editor • April 22, 2023
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Meet Asia Givhan: Entrepreneur and UMKC Bloch School Student
Gabby Martinez, Staff Writer • May 5, 2023

  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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Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” Countdown to KC
Kenzie Eklund, Lifestyle and Culture Editor, Staff Writer • May 1, 2023
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