The same story rewrites itself tenfold: pick up the phone and set it down, only to realize 30 minutes have flown past.     It’s comfortable yet fleeting – the initial rush surges when the phone’s unlocked, but it quickly becomes a buffer to avoid being...

  For UMKC senior Sydney Snelson, walking in Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) is more than just modeling, it’s a chance to represent local designers and redefine the industry.      For the spring/summer 2026 collection, and her third KCFW cycle, Snelson worked...

  A well-known Taylor Swift backup dancer, Kameron Saunders, will give a commencement speech on graduation day, May 16.     Saunders spent two years dancing on the globally acclaimed “Era’s Tour” and is a celebrity in his own right. Saunders notably appeared...

  Members involved in Greek life at UMKC feel connected to their communities, but some students are skeptical due to stereotypes and financial commitment, and many are not even aware of the presence of fraternities and sororities on campus.     As UMKC has a large...

  Dating apps have reshaped modern relationships for better or worse, and Yik Yak’s latest feature hops on the digital bandwagon.     Yak Match launched on Valentine’s Day, matching college students through a 30-question survey. Topics range from standard prompts,...