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University of Missouri Board approves 3-5% tuition increase for 2024-2025 academic year
Evelyn Berger, Intern • July 12, 2024

  The University of Missouri board of Curators has approved a 3-5% undergraduate and graduate tuition increase for the 2024-2025 academic year.   ...

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Boulevardia 2024: Kansas City's ultimate urban music fest rocks Crown Center
Catie Walker, Staff Writer • June 20, 2024

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Taking place from June 7-9, the event featured performers, businesses and other organizations.
Kansas City PrideFest: A vibrant celebration of love and acceptance
Catie Walker and Evelyn BergerJune 11, 2024

  Kansas City celebrated the LGBTQ+ community at the 47th annual PrideFest and parade this weekend at Theis Park.    “Pride gives the...

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Remembering G. Fred Wickman: Journalist, Professor and Mentor
Melissa Reeves, Guest Writer • May 16, 2024

On April 27, 2024, former Kansas City Star columnist, UMKC professor and U-News (now called Roo News) advisor G. Fred Wickman passed away after...

Kansas City has a chance to advance to the Summit League Championship for the first time since 2011.
Roos Softball Advances to Championship Semifinal
Zach Gunter, Sports Editor • May 10, 2024

  Kansas City has thrilled viewers in the first three games of the Summit League Softball Championship.   Entering as the third seed,...

November albums to keep an ear out for

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FKA twigs — “MAGDALENE” ​(Nov. 8)

U.K. pop surrealist FKA twigs will release her second studio album, ​”MAGDALENE​,” next month, following her 2015 debut album, ​”LP1.”​ FKA twigs creates a uniquely-haunting and minimalist sound on “Cellophane,” one of the album’s singles, a​ccompanied by a cinematic and glossy music video. In an interview with i-D Magazine, the artist detailed the album as having production work by Jack Antonoff and Skrillex, as well as a feature from hip-hop and rap artist, Future.

Hannah Diamond — “​Reflections”​ (Nov. 22)

London-based singer and visual artist Hannah Diamond is set to release her debut pop album, “Reflections,” ​on Nov. 22. ​”Reflections” ​comes after the release of nine singles by Diamond, the earliest from 2013. The latest single, “​Invisible,” is a twinkling, electronic song with 80’s inspired synths, produced by frequent Charli XCX collaborator, A.G. Cook. In a press release, Diamond describes her forthcoming sound as representing a “hyper-real reflection of real life.”

Doja Cat — “​Hot Pink” ​(Nov. 7)

Doja Cat, the rap artist behind viral hits like “​MOOO!”​ and ​”Tia Tamera”(featuring Rico Nasty)​, will release her sophomore album, “​Hot Pink” ​next month. With an ear for an infectious hook and an eye for bright and unique music videos, she is a rising star in the current class of female rappers. Details on ​”Hot Pink” ​are currently few, but her recent singles being so different in sound and visuals indicate it will be a unique and unconventional record.

HOLYCHILD — “The Theatrical Death of Julie Delicious”​ (Nov. 8)

Los Angeles synth-pop duo HOLYCHILD’s sophomore studio album, “​The Theatrical Death of Julie Delicious​,” is set to be released Nov. 8. It follows its 2015 debut LP, “​The Shape of Brat Pop to Come,”​ and will feature the duo’s most recent single, “​Raining Romance​.” The upbeat track features echoing vocals, reverbing drums and a pulsing synth beat.

Aphex Twin — ​“Peel Session 2”​ (Nov. 14)

The latest in a series of EP releases over the years, ​“Peel Session 2”​ by British electronic artist Aphex Twin will be released this month. This established artist began making music in the early 90s and is regarded as one of the most influential artists in electronic music. “Peel Session 2”​ will contain four songs, according to Twin’s label, including one called “​Pancake Lizard.”

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