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UMKC and KC Repertory Theater- An outside look of the Spencer Theater

The storytellers of campus: Exciting new changes to come for the UMKC theatre department

Rachel Meng, Intern
July 11, 2025

   The UMKC Theatre Department is undergoing many changes to provide exciting new opportunities for students.     A Conservatory expansion and performing arts center renovation, including a black box theater and practice spaces, were announced this year. Furthermore,...

Protesters gathered at Mill Creek Park by the Plaza to peacefully protest.

“Heartwarming, Powerful, and Inspiring”: Kansas City Unites for No Kings Day

Jazlyn Summers, Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2025

  Thousands of community members gathered at the Country Club Plaza today for “No Kings Day” protests.    “No Kings” is an organization that planned protests all around the country as an act of defiance, in lieu of the Flag Day parade for President Donald Trump’s...

Watchers cheer on as Pride KC truck passes.

A Proclamation, a Parade and Persevering Pride Through 50th Annual KC Pride Festival

Liv Centa and Rachel Meng
June 10, 2025

  Kansas City’s 50th annual Pride festival began on June 6, followed by the annual parade through Westport to the Country Club Plaza on June 7.      KC Pride is a three-day festival that allows the community to show its support for LGBTQIA+ individuals during Pride...

Office of International Student Affairs.

‘Small number’ of UMKC international students have had visas revoked

 A small number of UMKC’s international students have been affected by the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke visas, but UMKC officials refuse to give a specific number.     More than 1,800 students across the country have had their F1 visas revoked, which...

Peter Okeke, UMKC student holding a sign that says "TUITION?"

Students are concerned that UMKC is unable to confirm or deny if tuition costs will rise in the near future

  Threats to research and grant funding from federal and state governments for public universities have raised UMKC students fears that there may be a tuition increase in the near future.   Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies department chair and professor Kristen Barber...

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