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Don Quixote mural, wall one of four. Haag Hall.

Campus art walk: discover the hidden art treasures of UMKC’s campus

Catie Walker and Evelyn Berger
July 25, 2024

  UMKC’s campus is rich in art and history. Some artworks are commonly overlooked, and although students might walk past them daily, they never stop to view the amazing art. Here are three art pieces on campus that are commonly overlooked.  1. “Don Quixote” mural on...

Sound Mandala poster at KC FringeFest 2024.

KC FringeFest debuts immersive audio experience “The Sound Mandala”

Catie Walker, Lifestyle and Culture editor
July 25, 2024

  KC FringeFest 2024 premiered an immersive audio experience this week with “The Sound Mandala.”    A sound mandala, much like the colorful circular geometric mandalas in art, showcases patterns and movement through sounds.     The Black Box Theater in the Olsen...

Floor 1 of Miller Nichols Library, empty.

Summer serenity: UMKC campus embraces tranquility amidst the seasonal lull

Zach Gunter, Evelyn Berger, and Catie Walker
July 12, 2024

 Walking through the quiet courtyards and sleepy halls of UMKC during the summertime is eerie in comparison to the fall and spring.    Most areas of campus remain empty aside from the small stream of prospective students touring the campus.    Many staff and faculty...

Works by Samantha Carr

Student Project Aims to Break Barriers for Minority Representation in KC

Emily Wheeler, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024

  Limitless Artists KC aims to raise awareness and funding for underrepresented artists in the KC area.   Princess Sarah Ehioguh started Limitless Artists KC after noticing a lack of representation among minorities in the art scene.    “The art of minorities is...

Zodiac signs can be seen on Snapchat.

Students Share Diverse Perspectives on Astrology: Beliefs, Skepticism and Insights

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024

  Is there cosmic harmony among UMKC students, or is astrology just a celestial curiosity?   Students' beliefs about astrology mirror the variety of their academic interests. From skeptics to avid believers, contrasting views on zodiac signs and their influence shine through...

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