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UMKC students shine a light on who they think deserves more kudos this season.

The unsung heroes of the Kansas City Chiefs

Kevin Connor, Staff Writer
November 8, 2025

   With just a few months away from the NFL playoffs, UMKC Chiefs fans let us know who they’re rooting for among the unsung heroes of this season.      Five Chiefs remain from the Super Bowl LIV victory campaign in 2020, the first of Patrick Mahomes’ illustrious...

Many voters have spoken out against the vote.

Opinion: Stealing Home

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
March 30, 2024

  If you are in search of a monument to consumption, look no further than the Kansas City Royals.   If you want to see a culture fall apart, give them the ability to move their baseball stadium to the Crossroads district.    Hiding behind the successful Kansas City Chiefs,...

The Royals announced the new stadium will be located in the Crossroads district.

Opinion: Let the Royals Play Ball Downtown

Ben Springer, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024

There’s been no shortage of chatter on the Royals’ proposal to move the Kauffman Stadium to the Crossroads District. However, one glance through the comment section of any Facebook post about the move shows many people do not want this big change to happen.    In less...

A mural of Patrick Mahomes on the side of Ale House.

The Best Places to Catch the Chiefs This Season

Alexandrea Erisman and Adedeji Adebawore
September 15, 2023

Let’s face it, the spot to be on game day is undoubtedly GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, but we can’t all score a ticket inside.   We scoured the streets to put together a list of spots playing the game and serving up their specials wherever the team is. Whether it’s...

Sports betting apps like DraftKings continue to rise.

Opinion: Missouri Needs Sports Betting

Zach Gunter, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023

  The Missouri Senate has found itself in a familiar position after being unable to reach an agreement on the issue of sports betting. Yet again, the wheels are spinning, but the issue goes nowhere.   Many in the Senate, such as Senate President Caleb Rowden, a Republican...

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