UMKC Roo News took home nine awards at this year’s Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) awards. In competition against the largest universities in Missouri, the newspaper has continued to build on its past success, notably earning first place in website design. “I...

“BE,” is K-pop supergroup BTS’ latest album, and perhaps the best to date to date.  Despite the tracklist being short, with only seven songs and one skit, each song’s lyrics are impactful and relatable.  With the current pandemic as the main theme, the lyrics...

Whether you’re a fan of them or not, BLACKPINK’s success is no secret to anyone. From being the first K-pop girl group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to breaking five Guinness World Records with its music video for “How You Like That,” the...

Ever since Japanese singer-songwriter Joji (real name George Kusunoki Miller) released his debut hit album “BALLADS 1,” fans couldn’t help but ask for more of the artist’s soulful-sounding voice. Although it has taken two years, Joji’s sophomore album, “Nectar,”...

If you thought powerful collaborations from female artists were going to stop, think again. Because K-pop group BLACKPINK and singer Selena Gomez have released a song that should be an essential part of your summer playlist. “Ice Cream” is a fun and refreshing song...

You’ve probably already heard it a million times, but I’ll say it again. This year sucks. Throughout 2020, we have faced many losses. Whether it be because of a global pandemic, racial injustices or natural causes, it’s all just so heartbreaking and tiring to hear...

Nothing beats going to the movies with a couple of friends on a Friday night. Well, except COVID-19, of course. Throughout the summer, movie studios have delayed premieres or elected to release films via streaming platforms due to the pandemic. With summer coming to an...

Long time UMKC students may have fond memories of their first semester on campus. For UMKC’s newest incoming class, a global pandemic may taint those memories. With numerous safety restrictions, online learning and social distancing measures, freshmen are entering into...

Student organizations, as much as classes, can be the backbone of many students’ college experience. Some of their best memories come from belonging to a student organization and attending the group’s events. With UMKC students taking the majority of their classes online,...

We all have actions and choices we regret making. While there are times we can let them go, some regrets hold on much longer than others. Alan Yang’s film directorial debut, “Tigertail,” focuses on the life of Pin-Jui (Tzi Ma) as he reflects on his youth while also...

From having conversations with celebrities like filmmaker Ava DuVernay to actor Will Smith, you could say Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Cooper has made it in life. Cooper was only 18 when his love for filmmaking started after buying his first camera. Before working on his...

From delayed movie releases to canceled concert tours, the coronavirus has taken over the entertainment industry. The pandemic has swept across the U.S., becoming the biggest threat to cinephiles, music lovers and celebrities themselves. Upcoming blockbusters like “Fast...

You’re probably aware of who Mozart, Beethoven and Bach are, but did you know there are many more composers who aren’t just old, white men? With UMKC Libraries’ new online exhibit, “Shining a Light,” you can now discover many 21st century composers from historically...

Lights, camera, action! Do you ever wonder why directors emphasize lights first in such a phrase? Well, lights are more important to a show than you may think. Senior Rachael Carney was recently awarded best technical production by Broadway World Kansas City for her work...

As someone who just got into Star Wars about a month ago after watching all the movies available on Disney+, I guess you could say that I’ve become a fan of the franchise. It was also pure luck that I was able to finish them on time just before “The Rise of Skywalker”...

Being an art major in college is quite similar to any other major out there. We stress about classes and homework, and even have the same unhealthy college diet. While all students of different majors have the same college habits, art majors experience their days a bit...

Hearing something is free sounds like music to the ears for a lot of people, especially broke college students. It’s hard to have fun in college when almost everything fun to do costs money. Fortunately, UMKC students are able to enjoy activities and events for free...

As the seasons changee and the weather gets cooler, we begin to miss the hot summer days filled with no worries whatsoever. What if I told you we were able to feel that again, but with music? In its sophomore album, mass media company 88rising releases “Head In The Clouds...