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Piano student Naren Palomino Pardo performing at his master's recital.

Naren Palomino Pardo, the atypical Conservatory student residing in senior living

Rachel Meng and Sara Hanon
November 14, 2025

   Naren Palomino Pardo exchanged the typical college lifestyle for one where he can be found spending his days with a different type of senior.    The agreement between senior living home Claridge Court and UMKC began three years ago, allowing a conservatory student...

Eli Frankel's first jump from screen to page is a spooky read just in time for Halloween.

Review: “Sister’s In Death” offers something for every type of true crime fan

Robert Stone, Staff Writer
November 13, 2025

Sisters in Death, the first book written by acclaimed television writer and director Eli Frankel, is a gripping read, bolstered by its strong connection to UMKC. The story attempts to connect the horrific slaying of 22-year-old Leila Adele Welsh, a resident of Kansas City...

Professor William Kay showcasing his love and talent for the arts.

UMKC Professor showcases talent through art at new exhibit in the Fine Arts Gallery

Parker Ferrin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2025

  UMKC Bloch professor William Kay has a new exhibit titled “Light, Color, and Movement” that runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 14 in the Fine Arts building.     His exhibit is inspired by Kansas City and his love for the 70s, as well as light and color.     Art...

One of the baby shirts apart of the Clothesline expressing a firsthand account of sexual assault.

Women’s Center hosts their annual “Clothesline Project” event to show support for victims of domestic violence

Elaina Stefanski, Staff Writer
October 13, 2025

  Resources, Intervention, Support and Education (RISE) partnered with UMKC Women’s Center for their Clothesline Project on Oct. 8 to highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month and provide resources for those who need it on campus.    This project teaches students...

UMKC student playing games on their PlayStation.

UMKC game development club helps students bring video game ideas to life

Jonathan Weis, Staff Writer
October 9, 2025

Students from the UMKC Development Video Game Club have a passion for teaching others techniques on creating video games and their unique characters.     The club develops different games depending on development, category, mood, tone and chooses different props that the...

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