Kansas City native, UMKC alumna, recent mother, and author are all appropriate terms to describe Rebekah Taussig.  In her debut semi-autobiographical book, "Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body," Taussig reflects on her disabilities and how...

Face masks are now a lifestyle norm. However, masks have created an annoying scenario for many who now suffer from botched makeup and mask acne. With masks being an essential part of life for now, beauty routines have had to change for many.  Susan Saskin, a local professional...

As students return to school and COVID-19 numbers on campuses sharply rise, Greek life organizations across the country have come under fire for their lack of responsibility in maintaining safe practices.  At UMKC, however, Greek life has been relatively uncriticized. "I...

UMKC introduced their new personal protective equipment (PPE) machines in mid June of this summer. But what exactly are these PPE machines? What do they hold? And how many can be found on both campuses? Here’s what we found. What’s in them? Inside a PPE machine you...

In late June, the Trump administration announced that it would order international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online due to COVID-19.  However, the administration retract that statement in mid-July after many universities...

While students were away this summer, there was a resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement after the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Protests erupted across the country, Kansas City included.  UMKC released multiple statements during the height...

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With COVID-19 spreading like wildfire, universities across the country are trying to find new ways to recruit students during quarantine. UMKC’s Office of Admissions (OOA) is moving all campus tours and orientation days online through Zoom sessions and recordings. Director...