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Chancellor Mauli Agrawal poses with Kasey the Kangaroo and UMKC cheerleaders.

Roo Plaza opens with a vibrant celebration

Brenna Oxley, Intern
April 21, 2025

  UMKC hosted a party on Tuesday, April 15 to celebrate the opening of Roo Plaza.   The new gathering space on 51st Street between Cherry Street and Rockhill Road opened months after UMKC shut off vehicular traffic. The redesign was created to help students have a place...

Protesters hold various signs in support of immigrant rights.

Plaza protest brings communities together against Trump

Brenna Oxley, Intern
February 13, 2025

  More than 300 demonstrators came together on Feb. 8 at Mill Creek Park and marched through the Plaza, to protest against President Trump’s recent policies.   Protestors of all ages lined up on the sidewalks next to the park, located a mile away from the UMKC Volker...

Chris and Michael Vierrmann pose alongside the members of their clubs.

UMKC clubs emphasize the importance of eating a good breakfast

Brenna Oxley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024

  The Social Sunrise Club and Breakfast Club helped students start their day right with early morning snacks at the University Walkway on Nov. 5.    Both UMKC clubs staged the table of treats from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., giving students the opportunity to eat before their classes....

The Rainbow Lounge can be found on the second floor of the Student Union.

The Pride Alliance Pushes for an Increase in Members

Manuel Rivera and Brenna Oxley
February 13, 2024

  After struggling to gain and keep members last semester, UMKC’s Pride Alliance club outlined their new agenda with plans to increase membership and visibility.   The LGBTQIA+ organization offers safe spaces to queer students.   President Francesca Makuch and Vice...

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