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    SGA met this week for the first time since senators voted to impeach Tim Nguyen March 6. The student government meets every two weeks during the school year.
    SGA had its first meeting with new interim president: Here’s what happened
    March 22, 2023
    Students and presenters waiting before the event.
    Women In Business Hosts Climbing the Career Ladder (In Heels)
    March 21, 2023
    Every student has a chance to make their voice heard at UMKC.
    Voting for the 2023-24 SGA President Begins
    March 21, 2023
    Lucerna is excited to debut its seventeenth volume at its first in-person symposium since COVID-19.
    Lucerna Presents its Seventeenth Volume of UMKC Student Research
    March 19, 2023
    The hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd performing at UMKC excites students across campus.
    Rae Sremmurd Tickets are Available for UMKC’s Spring Concert
    March 17, 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
    Vistors get a little of the KC experience before they even leave the airport.
    New KCI Airport Terminal Aims to Support and Welcome Everyone
    March 2, 2023
    U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks to a group of students about a federal grant recently awarded to UMKC.
    UMKC Hosts Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
    February 27, 2023
    Adjunct instructor Alicia Wallace weighs in on the schedule change.
    Independence Schools shifting to a four-day school week
    February 27, 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
    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
    Students and presenters waiting before the event.
    Women In Business Hosts Climbing the Career Ladder (In Heels)
    March 21, 2023
    Lucerna is excited to debut its seventeenth volume at its first in-person symposium since COVID-19.
    Lucerna Presents its Seventeenth Volume of UMKC Student Research
    March 19, 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
    Students participate in Operation Beautiful for Every Body is Beautiful Week.
    Operation Beautiful is Spreading Positivity to UMKC
    March 2, 2023
    Vistors get a little of the KC experience before they even leave the airport.
    New KCI Airport Terminal Aims to Support and Welcome Everyone
    March 2, 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
    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
    UMKC Debate Coach and competitor, Yasmeen Hanon. Photo courtesy of LinkedIn.
    UMKC Team Spotlight: Debate
    February 4, 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
    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
    Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
    Where To Watch The Big Game in KC
    February 12, 2023
    Photo by Juilia Kapros/RooNews.
    Review: “Creed III”
    March 22, 2023
    Photo courtesy of IMDb.
    Review: Murdaugh’s: The All American Family
    March 20, 2023
    Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.
    Review: Cocaine Bear: A Not So Scary Horror Flick
    March 6, 2023
    Infinity Pool is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
    “Infinity Pool” Takes Psych Horror Genre By Storm: Not a Film for Mom
    February 20, 2023
    Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is available in theatres and can be streamed on ROW8, Vudu, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Redbox. Film poster photo courtesy of Universal Studios.
    Review: “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish”
    February 14, 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
    Photo by Brooke Tramel/RooNews.
    The Psychedelic Sounds of Lil Yachty’s New Album
    February 15, 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
    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
    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 Juilia Kapros/RooNews.
    Review: “Creed III”
    March 22, 2023
    Photo courtesy of IMDb.
    Review: Murdaugh’s: The All American Family
    March 20, 2023
    Photo courtesy of Epic Games.
    Review: Hogwarts Legacy
    March 8, 2023
    Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.
    Review: Cocaine Bear: A Not So Scary Horror Flick
    March 6, 2023
    Photo by Brooke Tramel/RooNews.
    Review: Paramore’s Newest Album, “This is Why”
    February 24, 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
    UMKC Track and Field Runner Continues to Rewrite the Record Books
    UMKC Track and Field Runner Continues to Rewrite the Record Books
    March 8, 2023
    Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett will now prepare for the upcoming season for the Roos.
    Roos’ Fairytale Journey to the Summit League Championship Comes Up Short
    March 6, 2023
    Head Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett looks to make noise in her first year in Kansas City.
    Summit League Semi-Finals Preview: Kansas City vs. Omaha
    March 5, 2023
    The 10th seeded Kansas City Roos defeated the 2nd seeded North Dakota State Bison.
    Kansas City “Mighty Seven” Earn Summit League Semi-Finals Bid, Upset North Dakota State
    March 4, 2023
    The Kansas City Roos could not break the streak of losing in the first round.
    The Kansas City Roos Eliminated in the First Round Against the Omaha Mavericks
    March 4, 2023
    Column: Quantity instead of quality as Sporting KC goal drought continues vs. LA Galaxy
    Column: Quantity instead of quality as Sporting KC goal drought continues vs. LA Galaxy
    March 19, 2023
    The Kansas City Chiefs parade gathered thousands of fans.
    Opinion: Kansas City’s Sports Renaissance
    March 12, 2023
    Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett will now prepare for the upcoming season for the Roos.
    Roos’ Fairytale Journey to the Summit League Championship Comes Up Short
    March 6, 2023
    Head Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durrett looks to make noise in her first year in Kansas City.
    Summit League Semi-Finals Preview: Kansas City vs. Omaha
    March 5, 2023
    The 10th seeded Kansas City Roos defeated the 2nd seeded North Dakota State Bison.
    Kansas City “Mighty Seven” Earn Summit League Semi-Finals Bid, Upset North Dakota State
    March 4, 2023
    Many athletes continue to play despite being in pain due to dedication to their sport.
    How a Devastating Sports Injury Changed My Life
    March 3, 2023
    Kansas City Monarchs jersey on display at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Photo by Jarrod McDaniel
    Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: A time capsule of African-American heroes in baseball
    February 25, 2023
    The Daytona 500 starts on Sunday, Feb. 19.
    2023 Daytona 500 Preview
    February 19, 2023
    Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
    Super Bowl Champions Celebrate at Parade
    February 15, 2023
    At their first meeting of the year, Girl Gains discussed how to make a good workout playlist.
    Girl Gains is Connecting with Women Across Campus
    February 14, 2023
    Rae Sremmurd Coming to UMKC | Haag Hall Mural Restoration Project - RooTV 3/22/23
    Rae Sremmurd Coming to UMKC | Haag Hall Mural Restoration Project – RooTV 3/22/23
    March 21, 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
    SGA President Impeached | March Madness Bracket Prediction - RooTV 3/15/23
    SGA President Impeached | March Madness Bracket Prediction – RooTV 3/15/23
    March 15, 2023
    Roo Podcast | Get Hungry, Roos | Episode 1- Let’s Talk About Eggs
    March 8, 2023
    Removal of the Foreign Language Requirement - RooTV 3/8/23
    Removal of the Foreign Language Requirement – RooTV 3/8/23
    March 8, 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
    Jeremiah JD Desu Memorial Tournament
    Jeremiah “JD” Desu Memorial Tournament
    February 2, 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
    The original Harvey Weinstein trial was one of the catalysts of the #MeToo Movement.
    The Slammer Shuts on Heinous Criminals
    March 16, 2023
    Planned Parenthood offers a variety of services and helps people learn about their reproductive health.
    Opinion: America is Failing Its Mothers
    February 20, 2023
    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
    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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