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The Roos huddle before the game.

Denver Snaps Roos’ Six-Game Win Streak in Quarterfinal Fight

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
March 10, 2024

  A phenomenal regular season ends in disappointment as the Roos fall to the Denver Pioneers by 1 point, 61-60.   A three-point shot made by senior guard Isaiah Addo-Ankrah with 5.9 seconds left would seal the game for the Pioneers.    In the final seconds, graduate...

Womens Basketball celebrates a 3-point shot

Women’s Basketball Seeks Redemption After Disappointing Conference Season

Zach Gunter, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024

After the final game of the regular season for the Kansas City Roos women’s basketball team, Head Coach Dionnah Jackson-Durett expressed her frustration at the outcome.    The Roos experienced a 38-point loss to Oral Roberts on Kansas City’s Senior Day, March 2.   “That...

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum celebrated Black History Month by opening their doors to the public for free.

Negro Leagues Museum Celebrates Black History Month & Highlights Upcoming Plans

Jarrod McDaniel, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

  Thanks to its partnership with the Kansas City Royals, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum opened its doors for guests free of charge throughout February to celebrate Black History Month.    In addition to this collaboration, Negro League Baseball Museum President Bob...

Lillis complementing teammate after a big play.

From High School Track to Rugby Star and Party Enthusiast

James Hamilton, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023

  Michael Lillis began his rugby journey at Rockhurst High School, where he was first introduced to the sport by friends while running track and field.    “I used to watch rugby matches on TV all the time, so I had a good understanding of the sport,” Lillis said.    Growing...

Micaela Martin is a senior student-athlete at UMKC who runs track and enjoys trying coffee shops around the city.

Meet a Roo: Micaela Martin

Luis Marin, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023

  Senior liberal arts major and Kansas City track and field sprinter Micaela Martin first started running track her freshman year of high school.   Originally from Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Martin only started running because her dad told her she needed to stay in shape...

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