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Kansas City Athletics look to improve on Swinney Rec.

The Roos Make Major Upgrade For Men’s Basketball

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
August 31, 2023

The Kansas City Roos’ men’s basketball team will have a newly renovated locker room thanks to a large donation from a supporter of the organization.    KC Athletics announced on Aug. 31 that Herb and Bonnie Buchbinder donated a large sum to help improve the men’s...

UMKC students practicing their climbing skills at Sequence Climb.

UMKC Students Love Climbing

Catia Montelongo, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023

  UMKC has a climbing club of around 30 members that appreciate the sport’s challenge, openness and liveliness.    Given that the group has grown, junior president and business management major Maggie Schoemehl wants to continue sharing her passion with others.   Schoemehl...

Kansas City Roos, Mens Basketball

A Look at the New Roos

Zayin Barnes, Managing Editor
May 1, 2023

 After a devastating first-round exit in the 2023 Summit League Conference Tournament, scoring phenom RayQuawndis Mitchell announced his declaration for the NBA draft and exit from Kansas City basketball. With one of his most prominent and consistent leaders exiting the team,...

The Kansas City Chiefs added a potential starter in the third round.

The Chiefs Trade Up for an Offensive Tackle in the Third Round

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 28, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs trade up in the third round to select offensive tackle Wanya Morris. The Chiefs traded picks 95 and 217 to the Cincinnati Bengals for pick 92. A Grayson high school graduate, Morris was a former five-star recruit by ESPN prior to entering college....

The Kansas City Chiefs selected a defensive end in the first round.

The Chiefs Select a Local Prospect with the 31st Overall Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
April 27, 2023

With the 31st overall pick, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Felix Anudike-Uzomah, the defensive end from Kansas State. Numerous sources reported that the Chiefs wanted to trade up with teams like the Dallas Cowboys, but they stayed put and drafted the kid from the metro area. Anudike-Uzomah...

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