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Funding and affordability could change under the new Trump Administration.

What new national leadership could mean for student life

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
November 24, 2024

  Following the recent election, students may face changes in college organization, with potential shifts in financial aid, tuition costs, and curriculum policies.    President-elect Donald Trump said he wants to cut back on spending federal funds on higher education.  Some...

Planned Parenthood is located at 1001 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City.

The passage of Amendment 3 in Missouri is not a guarantee of abortion rights statewide

Hali Smith, Staff Writer
November 22, 2024

  Missouri residents passed Amendment 3 on Election Day, however the new legislation does not grant immediate access to abortion care.   For those seeking less restrictive access to abortion care this is a step in the right direction, said Dr. Beth Vonnahme, associate...

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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...

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