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Lesbian Pride and Visibility Day was celebrated by UMKC’s LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services at the Student Union last Thursday, April 24.
The event brought together students and staff in a celebration of identity, inclusion and community aimed at fostering...
As Kansas City welcomed its newest group of Chiefs, the buzz around the 2025 NFL Draft rippled all the way to the UMKC campus, where students had plenty to say about the team’s seven new additions - more specifically Jalen Royals.
The draft, held this year...
Nestled in the heart of the Country Club Plaza, Messenger Coffee Company may be small in size, but it brews up a big impression.
Located just a short drive from campus, Messenger Coffee is a convenient spot for students looking to grab a quick latte or settle in...
Under the shimmering stage lights of Kansas City’s drag clubs, drag has flourished for decades blending art, activism, and resilience in a scene as bold as its performers.
Kansas City’s drag scene is as diverse as the performers themselves. Venues like Missie B’s,...
From the moment they met, the conversation was effortless - no awkward silences, no forced laughter. Standing across from them, I could tell this blind date was off to a promising start.
Freshman Lia Wilson and junior Alejandro Hernandez were selected by Roo News to...
UMKC students questioned the legitimacy of the executive order signed in January by President Donald Trump that mandates the death penalty to anyone convicted of killing a police officer.
Students and political science professors around UMKC pointed out that Trump’s...
In 2024, the UMKC athletic department, Kansas City Athletics, brought in almost $16 million. Over 22% of that came from student fees.
While almost $3.6 million came from student fees, only $121,080 came from ticket and concession sales.
Similar to UMKC, Missouri...
Kanye West’s Super Bowl commercial led to a debate on tech platforms drawing the line between freedom of speech and hate.
Before the Super Bowl, Ye formerly known as Kanye West, spent the week prior unleashing a wave of tweets centered around the Jewish community....
There’s an unwritten rule in sports: everyone loves a winner until they win too much, and if you’re the Kansas City Chiefs, that moment when love turns to hate comes quickly.
Fans speculated after news broke about Travis Kelce’s popstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift,...
As students make their way around campus, it’s important to bundle up for the below freezing temperatures, but even with the chill in the air, they are not sacrificing their own personal style.
Campus is full of variety when it comes to individual style. Whether...
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