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GUTS soundtrack features 12 songs, rounding out at 39 minutes.

Olivia Rodrigo “GUTS”: A Second Album Triumph that Cements Her Status

Jackson Ogden, RooTV Co-Executive Producer
September 26, 2023

  Forget a sophomore slump; Olivia Rodrigo just put out a sophomore statement.   Rodrigo released her new album earlier this month, titled “GUTS,” and many fans, including myself, were eager to see what she would do after her massive success with her debut album, “Sour,”...

Students embrace the season with festive decorations.

Arrival of Autumn on Campus

Alicia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023

  The arrival of fall is approaching UMKC as the air becomes crispier, days get shorter and the leaves transition to vibrant hues of colors.   Students can expect a multitude of events across campus. SAGA’s annual Lights Out Frights out, Drag Show, pumpkin painting contests...

The Kansas City Repertory Theater is located on UMKCs campus and has a variety of shows throughout the year.

UMKC Student Flourishes in “Cyrano de Bergerac”

Aurora Wilson, Lifestyle and Culture Editor
September 25, 2023

Dri Hernaez, a third-year MFA acting candidate at UMKC, didn’t expect to find a career in acting, but KC Rep Spencer Theater helped her grasp her lifelong dreams.    Hernaez began her education in Hawaii, pursuing elementary education, while doing small shows for her...

Chancellor Agrawal’s Vision for UMKC

Chancellor Agrawal’s Vision for UMKC

Ellen Beshuk, News Editor
September 25, 2023

  With five years behind him, Chancellor Agrawal looks forward to growing community connections, increasing research funding, and developing UMKC’s campus for future Roos in his next half decade with the university.  Community Connections    The recent Chiefs partnership,...

The executive board members of ALAS tabled at the kick-off event for Hispanic Heritage Month at UMKC.

Hispanic Heritage Month at UMKC

Gracey Saavedra and Alicia Rodriguez
September 25, 2023

  The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) hosted its first event of the semester on Sept. 13 to kick off the celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month.    As the largest Latinx student organization at UMKC, ALAS comes to mind when considering representation for...

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