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UMKC urges financial caution as possible budget cuts loom ahead

Kowthar Shire, Intern
March 29, 2025

  In an email sent to students, faculty and staff on Mar. 12, Chancellor Mauli Agrawal stated that UMKC will exercise fiscal caution and restraint as the school faces possible budget cuts in the next year.    “The past few years have brought generous state appropriations,...

SJA executive officers, panel moderator Kayla Pittman and attendees pose with peace signs and "Roo Ups."

UMKC Student Justice Alliance hosted the” Your Voice Your Power” event to promote voter knowledge on campus

Hali Smith, Intern
March 25, 2025

  The Student Justice Alliance (SJA) hosted the “Your Voice Your Power” event to encourage students to use their voting power in the Student Union the evening of Monday, March 10.    SJA Vice President Jada Pittman said, “SJA specializes in providing a space for...

UMKC student Shelyse Fields listening to music while enjoying the warmer weather.

The ultimate 2025 Spring Break playlist – curated from UMKC students

Lilah Manning and Brenna Oxley
March 23, 2025

As students get ready for spring break, music creates the soundtrack to their adventures—no matter how they may be spending it. These are the songs that will set their tone for a week of fun, relaxation, and memory-making. El Noa Noa - Juan Gabriel   Juan Gabriel’s...

Attendees stand gathered around the table where Hunter Hawthorne, a member of Workers Strike Back, talks about the goals of the group.

UMKC students and Workers Strike Back organize to ask for higher student wages

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 18, 2025

  University of Missouri Students and Workers United in partnership with Workers Strike Back hosted a rally advocating for better student wages on Mar. 8 in the Charles B. Wheeler Amphitheater.   While the State of Missouri minimum wage is $13.75, there are some workarounds...

A UMKC banner in front of the Student Union.

As a new SGA election cycle begins, SGA members reflect on their past year of leadership and discuss plans for the future

Kowthar Shire, Intern
March 17, 2025

  Voting has opened for a new Student Government Association (SGA) election cycle on Tuesday Mar. 11, marking a new season for UMKC student leadership.   The new election cycle will see an entire ticket elected to the executive board, replacing the current executive board...

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