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Watchers cheer on as Pride KC truck passes.

A Proclamation, a Parade and Persevering Pride Through 50th Annual KC Pride Festival

Liv Centa and Rachel Meng
June 10, 2025

  Kansas City’s 50th annual Pride festival began on June 6, followed by the annual parade through Westport to the Country Club Plaza on June 7.      KC Pride is a three-day festival that allows the community to show its support for LGBTQIA+ individuals during Pride...

Stickers and lanyards with the lesbian flag at the event.

Visibility is Power

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025

  Lesbian Pride and Visibility Day was celebrated by UMKC’s LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services at the Student Union last Thursday, April 24.     The event brought together students and staff in a celebration of identity, inclusion and community aimed at fostering...

Event attendees in the Women's Center.

UMKC Women’s Center hosts first “Donuts and Dating” relationship workshop

Lilah Manning, Intern
April 30, 2025

  The UMKC Women’s Center held its first Donuts and Dating event on April 21, during which students discussed relationship red flags and how to handle sticky situations.      Host Gabby Jones, a psychological intern at the Roo Wellness Counseling Services, hosted...

One of Kansas City's beautiful fountains.

Kansas City’s fountains flow again for annual fountain day

Pasquale Trozzolo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025

 On April 23rd, Kansas City celebrated its Annual Greater Kansas City Fountain Day. This is when all 48 of the cities’ publicly operated fountains are turned back on.   Kansas City is home to more than 200 registered fountains, the only city in the world with more fountains...

A latte featuring the Messenger Coffee logo on the cup.

Review: Coffee for students

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer
April 27, 2025

  Nestled in the heart of the Country Club Plaza, Messenger Coffee Company may be small in size, but it brews up a big impression.    Located just a short drive from campus, Messenger Coffee is a convenient spot for students looking to grab a quick latte or settle in...

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