The average blood donor is between the ages of 50 and 60. The Community Blood Center of Kansas City wants to change that.    In an ongoing effort to encourage more young people to donate blood, the UMKC Honors Program aims to host a campus blood drive at least twice...

   While polling across the state has the majority of voters in support of lifting Missouri’s two-year-old abortion ban, some students have found it hard to silence their opinions on the subject.  Amendment Three has been the topic of conversation for Missourians as...

Hoping to mobilize the youth vote in an especially historic election, UMKC students held a resource fair to offer voters guides, sample ballots and encouragement.   Early voting has been underway in Missouri since October 22, with 41 million members of Gen Z eligible to...

  Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) are not just students–they are changemakers, balancing multiple leadership roles while driving initiatives that improve campus life.     Alex Unseth is a senior at the Bloch School who saw a need for the voices...

    Hope Drake was just steps behind Yuxi Wu at the 51st Street crosswalk when a northbound car barreled down Troost Avenue, seemingly out of thin air.   Drake hardly had time to process the impact it would have on her as the situation unfolded before her eyes. Since...

The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a RooRefresh event on Sept. 30, to give students a moment of reflection, free beverages and a chance to voice their concerns on resident housing.  As part of their running ticket, SGA executive board members, President Yasmen...

The KC Streetcar is gearing up to undergo a major milestone that will connect the River Market and downtown route through the Main Street expansion.   Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 30, usage of the streetcar will be suspended for approximately four weeks. Construction crews...

  The school of medicine is working  to address healthcare disparities, ranking #20 for “Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas” and #75 for “Most Diverse Medical Schools.”   Due in part to its location and urban setting, the medical school’s...

Yasmen Hassen, the UMKC SGA president, and Lujyn Elsayed turned an impromptu barista experience into a full-fledged cafe venture after their matcha drinks became a hit. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder with a slightly bitter, earthy taste and a vibrant green shade. Typically...

  Student-led initiatives are working to spread civic awareness on campus for Voter Registration Day.    As a former faculty member, Adriana Paez recognized the importance of preparing Master of Social Work students to be more politically active and decided to pursue her...

In her sixth studio album released on March 15, Kacey Musgraves reflects on her Southern roots and idyllic themes of nature while she navigates a fresh break-up.    The promotions and performances leading up to and after the release have featured barefoot Musgraves walking...

  The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) group has recently rereleased the announcement of their executive board. Although initially shared publicly in October 2023, however, they quickly removed their post to avoid possible negative interactions on campus.    “I...

On a warm night in February, fans of all ages nearly packed the Swinney Center to watch the men’s basketball team take on Denver.    Foam fingers and popcorn donned in the university’s gold lit up the bleachers as the crowd took to their feet each time the Roos scored.     Finding...

With a new year comes a new trend for making resolutions. “In/Out Lists” have been taking social media by storm since the final weeks of December.    While some have clear intentions to promote brands, products and blatant consumerism, my feed has featured an abundance...

  UMKC unveiled a new initiative this year called RoosRead. The program is aimed to encourage students and staff to read a recommended book, fostering a sense of community and belonging by creating a campus-wide book club.    The Office of the Chancellor launched the...

  “That’s what Roos do,” shouts Sporting Kansas City hype man and UMKC alum, Hartzell Gray to the applause from a crowd of UMKC students and alumni.    At the first-ever collaboration between the university and alumni-owned apparel shop Made Mobb, drinks were flowing,...

  The Country Club Plaza has caught the eyes of out-of-state interests and spurred Texas-sized rumors of a buyout.   With close-ties to Kansas City’s own Hunt family, HP Village Partners LP, a Dallas based company, has reportedly made imminent strides to acquire the property.   The...

  In a rut this fall season? Want to have a terrifying time, but don’t know where to start?    Search no further, mortals. The following spell, I mean list, will enchant your Halloween streaming needs long into the witching hour.  “Rocky Horror Picture Show”...

  Residents in Missouri who rely on Evergy as their source of utilities received flyers, brochures and emails over the last few months detailing a new time-based rate plan by Oct. 1.   Associate professor in the School of Science and Engineering, Preetham Goli said, “It's...

When something seems too good to be true, it probably is.    I grew up witnessing the beauty trends of the 2000s that were fueled by cigarette-smoking runway models, restricting themselves to lettuce and Diet Coke before a show, and I don’t long to go back to those days.    The...

Let’s face it, the spot to be on game day is undoubtedly GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, but we can’t all score a ticket inside.   We scoured the streets to put together a list of spots playing the game and serving up their specials wherever the team is. Whether it’s...