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Nathan Brennan and Dwaine Crispell work to film the event.

Local news stations highlight voter registration pop-up at University Walkway

Jazlyn Summers, Managing Editor
September 17, 2024

  Various local news stations attended the MSOC/BlaqueKC pop-up for National Voter Registration Day at the University Walkway.   Nathan Brennan, anchor and reporter at KCTV5, went live on the walkway around noon with videographer Dwaine Crispell shooting the live shot.     “I...

An SGA meeting took place on the Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.

SGA meeting recap: Logan Pearson elected chief of staff unanimously, civic engagement highlighted

Carter Galloway, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024

  UMKC’s Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously elected Logan Pearson as their chief of staff on Sept. 9.   Majoring in  business administration, Pearson has held various roles.  He was director of  marketing at UMKC Enactus and an SGA Bloch senator. Pearson...

Students registering to vote.

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 17

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
September 17, 2024

  Student-led initiatives are working to spread civic awareness on campus for Voter Registration Day.    As a former faculty member, Adriana Paez recognized the importance of preparing Master of Social Work students to be more politically active and decided to pursue her...

Dr. Like with her new book in her office.

Dean of SSHS explores resilience and how it relates to her own life in her new book

Aurora Wilson and Liv Centa
September 17, 2024

  Dr. Toya Like, a professor of criminal justice and criminology (CJC), wants to challenge common perceptions of victimization and show the resiliency of those who are victimized.   Like, the newly appointed associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences...

The students of Phi Delta Theta.

Phi Delta Theta expands quickly at UMKC with a focus on academics and charity

Hayden Cole, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024

 Phi Delta Theta, under the leadership of Chairman Josh McAnerney, has seen significant growth in membership, thanks to recruitment efforts and a strong focus on charity work.    With Rush Week concluded, the fraternity plans to extend bids to 10 to 20 new members, aiming...

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