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Streetcar extension to UMKC raises concerns among students due to potential public safety issues

Elaina Stefanski and Ashlyn Bandelier
November 8, 2025

  The KC streetcar Main Street extension opened on Oct. 24 with a new stop on campus, raising questions regarding campus safety due to its free and easily accessible qualities.    Malia Pope, a third-year film and media major, said she felt very safe when using this new...

The men's basketball team has high hopes for the season.

A look into men’s basketball for the 2025-26 season

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
November 8, 2025

  The Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team is looking to build off of last year’s disappointing season.      After coaches predicted a first-place finish in the Summit League preseason poll, the Roos wound up eighth in the conference with a 4-12 conference...

Non-perishable donations outside the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) Center. Kappa Alpha Psi member and UMKC senior Dominick Love notes that some professors are offering extra credit for student donations.

KC residents seek alternatives as SNAP delays continue

Cassandra Flores, Staff Writer
November 6, 2025

  Federal courts ordered SNAP contingency funding on Oct. 31, but UMKC and local groups continue to assist residents impacted by the delays.   Dominick Love, a UMKC liberal arts and public health senior, launched a food drive with the Nu Epsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha...

Food pantries in the KC area expect influx of people as SNAP benefits are cut for November.

SNAP benefits frozen for November as government shutdown continues

Ethan Zawaski, Staff Writer
November 1, 2025

  On Oct. 27, the US Department of Agriculture stated that funds will not be issued for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November due to the ongoing government shutdown.      Yesterday, two federal judges ruled that emergency funds be used...

SAGA hosts shows annually to support the local drag scene and LGBTQIA+ community.

SAGA’s annual Halloween drag show highlights visibility, pride and community at UMKC

Emma Baxley and Savannah Jerman
October 31, 2025

  Kansas City's top drag performers showed up and showed out at the “Witching Hour” drag show last Tuesday, Oct. 21, hosted by Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), Lana Luxx and Rey Markable.      Among the performers were Hamburger Mary's Drag Survivor X...

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