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Efforts to redraw Missouri Congressional Map draw backlash 
Ben Springer and Ethan Zawaski • September 18, 2025

  New redistricting maps introduced by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe on August 29th were approved by the House after a special session that began on September 3rd.      On Tuesday, Sep....

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Student reading news article on Kirk's death.

Tensions rise as UMKC students react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination 

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Emilia (left) and Delfina (right) Zolesio Fernandez Blanco on media day.

Double Trouble: The athletic twins of UMKC and how their dynamics benefit the team

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Protesters gathered at Mill Creek Park by the Plaza to peacefully protest.

“Heartwarming, Powerful, and Inspiring”: Kansas City Unites for No Kings Day

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Construction in front of Atterbury Student Success Center

UMKC begins major renovation of Atterbury Student Success Center

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The Color Purple Playbill.

KC Rep brings “The Color Purple” musical to life at the Spencer Theatre

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University Missouri-Kansas City Fine Arts computer room accessible to most students and used to teach technology courses.
Artificial Intelligence is creating large debates in Kansas City communities and on the UMKC campus
Ashley Bandelier, Elaina Stefanski, and Parker Ferrin • September 18, 2025

  Artificial Intelligence is sparking debates in Kansas City communities and on campus.   The classrooms of UMKC are no strangers to the technology's impact either. Some students and teachers alike are concerned about its ethicality, while others invite it.   Dr. Jesse Lowe, an assistant teaching professor...

SGA President Justice Horn along with other members at a meeting on Monday, September 15th.
Colorful chairs at Roo Plaza.

Robert Stone, Staff Writer

September 18, 2025

“Not in service” signs are displayed on the shelter at UMKC’s future streetcar stop.
The speakers and host. Left to right: Jay Sexton, Faramola Shonekan, Linda Lorelle, and Michael Sharma-Crawford.
A face mask sitting on a shelf next to a University Newspaper from 2020.
Student reading news article on Kirk's death.
Isleen Atallah, senior at Mizzou and former president of Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine, speaks at the news conference announcing the lawsuit against Mun Choi.
Mural construction in Haag Hall.
December 25, 2023, Arrowhead Stadium - Chiefs vs Raiders
Roos Softball struggles in 2025 season
Kasey the Kangroo, UMKC's mascot, does the "roo up" hand sign at a KC Current pop-up on campus.
UMKC logo featured on a golf ball pictured in a grassy field.

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer

April 13, 2025

Team gathers as the season comes to a close.
Sophomore guard Elauni Bennett had a career day with 20 points.
Sports
Emilia (left) and Delfina (right) Zolesio Fernandez Blanco on media day.
Double Trouble: The athletic twins of UMKC and how their dynamics benefit the team
Rachel Meng, Staff Writer • September 10, 2025

   In the 2025-2026 school year, UMKC will have three sets of twins in the women’s athletic programs: two on the women’s soccer team and...

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Lifestyle & Culture
The Color Purple Playbill.
KC Rep brings “The Color Purple” musical to life at the Spencer Theatre
Renée Ashley, Staff Writer • September 18, 2025

  From now until Sept 21st, KC Rep is showing “The Color Purple,” a musical based on the novel of the same name.    The story is...

The Color Purple Playbill.
Student listening to songs on Spotify.
A customer searches through prints created by Susan Jackson.
Student (Yuliana) working at desk with a computer and coffee in front of chalkboard, reading “Student Burnout”
Student walking through the quad during summer classes.
UMKC and KC Repertory Theater- An outside look of the Spencer Theater
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