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Voices from campus: reactions to the upcoming election

Aubrionna Mead, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024

  As the polls wrap up with their final voters, students shared their hopes and concerns for the results of the 2024 election.    Currently, the Democratic party has an assumed 226 electoral votes while the Republican party has an assumed 230.   “It’s surprisingly...

Campaigners on campus near the Miller Nichols Library.

Students on campus are divided by the vote coming up on Nov. 5.

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
November 5, 2024

   While polling across the state has the majority of voters in support of lifting Missouri’s two-year-old abortion ban, some students have found it hard to silence their opinions on the subject.  Amendment Three has been the topic of conversation for Missourians as...

UMKC Student waiting to use crosswalk at 51st and Troost.

University student’s life was changed after seeing another’s get cut short

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
October 15, 2024

    Hope Drake was just steps behind Yuxi Wu at the 51st Street crosswalk when a northbound car barreled down Troost Avenue, seemingly out of thin air.   Drake hardly had time to process the impact it would have on her as the situation unfolded before her eyes. Since...

The UMKC Pride Luncheon banner.

UMKC Pride Luncheon brings record breaking funds and unveils LGBTQ+ scholarship

Aurora Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2024

 The UMKC Pride Luncheon resulted in a new $40,000 scholarship for LGBTQ+ students and more than $250,000 in donations, a record high for the group.    Previously hosted as a Pride Breakfast, the event, which drew more than 720 attendees on Oct. 1, was themed around “A...

The Plaza Tennis Courts are located on Mill Creek Parkway in KC.

Redevelopment plan may relocate Kansas City tennis, but it depends on the buyer

Zach Gunter and Karine Robinson
October 7, 2024

   Located just minutes from campus, the Plaza Tennis Center has been home to Kansas City Roos women’s tennis since 2008.    The tennis team may need to find a home in the near future.   On Sept.10, city officials announced they were seeking redevelopment proposals...

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