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A Peter Pan Playbill

Students gather to share the magic of “Peter Pan” at UMKC night at the Starlight

Maisy Blanton, Social Media Editor
October 4, 2024

This national tour of “Peter Pan” has a modern twist, as it is set in the present day and removes the song “Ugg-a-Wugg,” which appeared in the original production.    The song, containing mocking gibberish and Indigenous stereotypes, has received backlash from the...

UMKC’s Concrete Canoe team with their 2024 competition canoe.

UMKC Concrete Canoe: Rowing into the Future

Rachel Meng and Sara Hanon
October 3, 2024

  Concrete Canoe is a club dedicated to showcasing students' innovation by putting their creativity and knowledge into practice by creating canoes out of concrete. They race the canoes as well as build them.   The club is divided into teams, each having a specialization....

The Conservatory Singers conducted by student Robert Stubbs

The UMKC Conservatory starts the semester off with a weekend of performances

Hali Smith, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024

  Conservatory students got to showcase their abilities at the UMKC Family Weekend Concert.    It was the final of three performances that took place between Sept. 19 and Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in White Recital Hall. The other events included the UMKC Jazz Faculty Concert...

 The exterior of the Linda Hall Library entrance. Posters on either side of the front doors highlight their New Acquisitions exhibit.

The untapped scientific magic of the Linda Hall Library

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024

  Nestled in the heart of UMKC, Linda Hall Library remains under appreciated by students. The independent public library houses numerous resources for scientific exploration and research. They offer free wifi, printing, scanning and study spaces for everyone.   Collections...

Gamers playing Super Smash Bros.

GamerRoos encourages students to kick back with weekly video game tournaments

Brenna Oxley, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024

  After struggling with fluctuating popularity last semester, GamerRoos wants to create a casual and friendly environment for all kinds of gamers.   The club hosts gaming sessions for fans of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate on Mondays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room 302 of...

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