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UMKC's foodiverse on the weekend.

Why does UMKC feel like a ghost town on weekends?

Simone Sanchez, Staff Writer
November 13, 2025

  UMKC is busy all week, but when Friday afternoon hits, the campus goes quiet. Students say a mix of commuter habits, city life and limited campus events leave weekends feeling empty.    “Flyers are pretty but don’t call to action necessarily,” she said. “I think...

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...

Dracula program shown in front of Copaken Stage.

Review: KC Rep’s “Dracula” transcends the original story with its feminist take on the material

Rachel Meng, Staff Writer
October 29, 2025

   KC Rep’s “Dracula” takes on a new vision of the classic story Nov. 2 at the Copaken Stage through a feminist lens and intentional theatrical design.     Playwrights and co-directors Vanessa Severo and Joanie Schultz aimed to develop the characters that were...

KC Streetcar making stops in the River Market.

The Kansas City Streetcar’s plans to tie in the Downtown loop making headway for public transportation

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
September 30, 2024

The KC Streetcar is gearing up to undergo a major milestone that will connect the River Market and downtown route through the Main Street expansion.   Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 30, usage of the streetcar will be suspended for approximately four weeks. Construction crews...

Pride Prom sign.

A Night of Empowerment and Celebration at ​​UMKC Pride Prom: A Cinematic Night of Inclusion and Liberation.

Sydney Siemens, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024

  UMKC campus was abuzz on April 19 as students came together to celebrate Pride Prom in classic Hollywood style.    From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was electric, pulsating with the beats of DJ Chance Romance, a Lawrence native who set the tone for the...

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