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Outside of Scofield Hall this autumn.

A media guide for this cold and flu season

Madelyn Riffee and Dana Valenzuela
November 14, 2024

  As the temperatures begin to drop, the effects of cold and flu season appear on campus. With the possibility of taking time off of school due to illness, it’s necessary to find something to pass the time.   Many students cope by indulging in their favorite media. Whether...

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...

A mini-art gallery found inside the amazing Miniature Maze.

Opinion: A “doll” of a time at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Madelyn Riffee, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024

  The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is one of the nation’s largest collections of old toys and miniatures. With the collection of 51,000 toys and 21,000 fine-scale miniatures growing, the museum combines toy preservation and education on hundreds of years of children’s...

Pizza 51 located at 5060 Oak St,

Opinion: Where to get local eats on a budget

Xavier Walker, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024

  The UMKC dining hall and Student Union are under construction, but there are many delicious and affordable places nearby campus. Here are some places new Roos should check out.  If you're looking for something cheap, and quick then check out the Rockhill area. Down Troost...

Experience the genius of Kid Cudi's latest album, 'INSANO: NITRO MEGA,' as it takes listeners on a journey of nostalgia and innovation. A blend of spacey sounds, electrifying collaborations, and mind-melting production awaits

Review: Kid Cudi’s “INSANO: NITRO MEGA” from a biased Cudi fan

Aydan Stigler, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

 Kid Cudi's latest album “Insano: Nitro Mega,” released as a follow-up to “Insano,” showcases a significant step forward in quality and creativity, eclipsing everything from his last project.   “Human Made,” the first song on the deluxe, immediately sets the...

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