Roo News

Opinion: Trump’s newest attacks on the media and what it means for you

Carter Galloway, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025

Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president on June 16, 2015, nearly a decade ago. For many UMKC students, the second half of their lives have been plagued with Trump’s attack on the press. He has advanced his attacks further during his second term. The Trump...

Opinion: Trump’s TikTok U-Turn: from strongest critic to leading advocate

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025

TikTok’s Jan 20th “Welcome Back” to Americans, crediting President Donald Trump, raises questions about his abrupt view change since his first term. Amidst a record-breaking 35 signed executive orders, Trump suspended former President Joe Biden’s TikTok ban for...

Opinion: The Internet Archive’s legal battle threatens access to information

Jack Venable, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024

On the verge of changes that will limit the accessibility of knowledge and media, The Internet Archive is facing a challenge, losing its rights to provide free information. If we lose this, we could lose more access in the future. The Internet Archive, a prominent digital...

Opinion: Debate showcases Harris’s clear win over Trump, presidential debate does not disappoint

Hayden Cole, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, viewers tuned in to one of the most anticipated political events of the last decade: the Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump presidential debate on ABC, which drew more than 67 million viewers. People watched a seasoned criminal prosecutor present a...

Opinion: RideKC’s Fare-Free Fiasco

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

There is much to criticize about the RideKC public transportation system, but the price of a ride hasn’t been a grievance since March 2020 when Kansas City buses went zero fare. However, it has recently come to a vote on whether or not RideKC will continue to operate...