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The 'Roos test their fitness when playing outside for the first time in four months in a pre-season match against the Minnesota United F.C, of the North American Soccer League.
Photo by Dan Moreno

The 'Roos test their fitness when playing outside for the first time in four months in a pre-season match against the Minnesota United F.C, of the North American Soccer League. Photo by Dan Moreno

A traditional African dress boasts warm colors and a bold design
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

A traditional African dress boasts warm colors and a bold design Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Anna Jobe wears a traditional Jalisco dress.Benjamin Campero wears a Mariachi charro
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Anna Jobe wears a traditional Jalisco dress.Benjamin Campero wears a Mariachi charro Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Stella Yee gets henna, a removable form of Middle Eastern tattoo art,done on her hands
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Stella Yee gets henna, a removable form of Middle Eastern tattoo art,done on her hands Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Student wears a dishdasha, a cotton outfit often worn in Middle Eastern countries
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Student wears a dishdasha, a cotton outfit often worn in Middle Eastern countries Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

YuJun Oh wears a Korean Han-bok, a traditional costume of the nobility.The different classes in the society are represented by different colors Red,purple and green show a higher status
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

YuJun Oh wears a Korean Han-bok, a traditional costume of the nobility.The different classes in the society are represented by different colors Red,purple and green show a higher status Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Slesha Patel wears an Indian lengha.It is the current fashion in India, with velvet details and a mesh fabric
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Slesha Patel wears an Indian lengha.It is the current fashion in India, with velvet details and a mesh fabric Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Students enjoy a cafeteria-style buffet of food from across the globe
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Students enjoy a cafeteria-style buffet of food from across the globe Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Mid Eastern students perform a dance as part of Culture Night
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Mid Eastern students perform a dance as part of Culture Night Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

YiXia Liang sportsa Chi-pao,a traditional outfit worn by Chinese women
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

YiXia Liang sportsa Chi-pao,a traditional outfit worn by Chinese women Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Ryan Overfelt,Carly Atwood, Eric Oatts and Teddy Krulewich
Photo by Joey Hill

Ryan Overfelt,Carly Atwood, Eric Oatts and Teddy Krulewich Photo by Joey Hill

Custom order Mac and Cheese with grilled chicken
Photo by Andreina Byrne

Custom order Mac and Cheese with grilled chicken Photo by Andreina Byrne

The 3rd Bach's Lunch event, in which participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch, was held last Friday at noon in Grant Hall
Photo by Joey Hill

The 3rd Bach's Lunch event, in which participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch, was held last Friday at noon in Grant Hall Photo by Joey Hill

Mr.Engineer contestants at Californos in Westport
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Mr.Engineer contestants at Californos in Westport Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

NPR correspondent Ari Shapiro delivers the UMKC Pride Keynote Address on Thursday, March 7, in Pierson Auditorium
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

NPR correspondent Ari Shapiro delivers the UMKC Pride Keynote Address on Thursday, March 7, in Pierson Auditorium Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Riddhiman Das, a UMKC graduate computer science student, demonstrates how to use EyeVerify, a mobile application that scans eye blood vessels and matches them against a digital database.
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Riddhiman Das, a UMKC graduate computer science student, demonstrates how to use EyeVerify, a mobile application that scans eye blood vessels and matches them against a digital database. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

 Das works in the office of Galleon Labs, a small software development firm he helped start.
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Das works in the office of Galleon Labs, a small software development firm he helped start. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Dr.Ronald J. Stephens, director of the African American Research and Services Institute and professor of African American Studies at Ohio University
Photo by Jessica Turner

Dr.Ronald J. Stephens, director of the African American Research and Services Institute and professor of African American Studies at Ohio University Photo by Jessica Turner

Richard Ford
Photo Courtesy: Google Images

Richard Ford Photo Courtesy: Google Images

Schulte returns to Player of the Week form
Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Schulte returns to Player of the Week form Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Courtney Frerichs
Photo by Matt Cook

Courtney Frerichs Photo by Matt Cook

A chalk drawing increases awareness for RecycleMania on Campus
Photo Courtesy: UMKC Sustainability Team

A chalk drawing increases awareness for RecycleMania on Campus Photo Courtesy: UMKC Sustainability Team

Classic Eggs Benedict with potatoes on the side.
Photo by Najid Ali

Classic Eggs Benedict with potatoes on the side. Photo by Najid Ali

Adam Levine sings in front of a massive crowd at the Sprint Center last Wednesday.
Photo by Roze Brooks

Adam Levine sings in front of a massive crowd at the Sprint Center last Wednesday. Photo by Roze Brooks

Stephanie Roberts
Photo Courtesy: KC Stage

Stephanie Roberts Photo Courtesy: KC Stage

Conservatory students perform.
Photo by Joey Hill

Conservatory students perform. Photo by Joey Hill

Alvin Wong displays his cello mastery.
Photo by Joey Hill

Alvin Wong displays his cello mastery. Photo by Joey Hill

Eilise O'Connor
Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Eilise O'Connor Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Kirk Korver
Photo by UMKC Athletics

Kirk Korver Photo by UMKC Athletics

D.C. Okanta, after four first-place triple jupm finishes this season, finished seventh at 15.02 meters.
Photo Courtesy UMKC Athletics

D.C. Okanta, after four first-place triple jupm finishes this season, finished seventh at 15.02 meters. Photo Courtesy UMKC Athletics

Photo Courtesy: John Stamm

Photo Courtesy: John Stamm

UMKC's Conservatory Connections at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art combine visual and performance art into one experience
Photo by Joey Hill

UMKC's Conservatory Connections at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art combine visual and performance art into one experience Photo by Joey Hill

Photo Courtesy: Kyle Hall

Photo Courtesy: Kyle Hall

Kara Lee and Emile Blakesley have played together at both Hutchinson Community College and UMKC.
Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Kara Lee and Emile Blakesley have played together at both Hutchinson Community College and UMKC. Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Photo Courtesy: UMKC Athletics

Eilise O’Connor (No. 15) and Hailey Houser (No. 34) put up a tough fight despite Saturday’s 47-33 loss to Indianapolis at Swinney Recreation Center.
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Eilise O’Connor (No. 15) and Hailey Houser (No. 34) put up a tough fight despite Saturday’s 47-33 loss to Indianapolis at Swinney Recreation Center. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Photo by Johanna Poppel

Photo by Johanna Poppel

City snow plow trucks work their way across Oak Street on Friday
Photo by Caleb-Michael Files

City snow plow trucks work their way across Oak Street on Friday Photo by Caleb-Michael Files

Students push a car in front of the Oak Place Apartments on Friday.
Photo by Caleb-Michael Files

Students push a car in front of the Oak Place Apartments on Friday. Photo by Caleb-Michael Files

A pedestrian tromps through the snow on a Main Street sidewalk in Midtown.
Photo by Matt Cook

A pedestrian tromps through the snow on a Main Street sidewalk in Midtown. Photo by Matt Cook

Megan Cramer
Photo Credit : facebook.com

Megan Cramer Photo Credit : facebook.com

 Men convicted of homosexuality are marked by an upside down pink triangle on their clothes.
Right: Homosexuals in the Holocaust are underrepresented in Holocaust education.
Photo by Meredith Shea

Men convicted of homosexuality are marked by an upside down pink triangle on their clothes. Right: Homosexuals in the Holocaust are underrepresented in Holocaust education. Photo by Meredith Shea

Professor Cantu reads from award-winning book
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Professor Cantu reads from award-winning book Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

‘Paris’ crepe, filled with Nutella.
Photo by Najid Ali

‘Paris’ crepe, filled with Nutella. Photo by Najid Ali

UMKC collaborated with KCAI and performed a unique opera using sheets and silhouettes

UMKC collaborated with KCAI and performed a unique opera using sheets and silhouettes

Mumford & Sons.
Photo Credit: The Troubadour’s Road

Mumford & Sons. Photo Credit: The Troubadour’s Road

Josh Dun, drummer
Photo by Dan Moreno

Josh Dun, drummer Photo by Dan Moreno

“Dancing” sculpture in front of the Performing Arts Center
Photo by Najid Ali

“Dancing” sculpture in front of the Performing Arts Center Photo by Najid Ali

Alternative transportation for UMKC

Alternative transportation for UMKC

Fred Chatmon scores the final dunk, ending the Roos’ victory on Saturday.
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Fred Chatmon scores the final dunk, ending the Roos’ victory on Saturday. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Fred Chatmon scores the final dunk, ending the Roos’ victory on Saturday.
Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Fred Chatmon scores the final dunk, ending the Roos’ victory on Saturday. Photo by Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Epperson House, located at 52nd and Cherry Streets, is rumored to be haunted.
CREDIT // Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Epperson House, located at 52nd and Cherry Streets, is rumored to be haunted. CREDIT // Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Keynote speaker Joseph Salazar in Moscow,Russia
CREDIT // Joseph Salazar

Keynote speaker Joseph Salazar in Moscow,Russia CREDIT // Joseph Salazar

The upside down pink triangle was used to distinguish homosexuals in concentration camps, as seen on their shirts
CREDIT // National Archives

The upside down pink triangle was used to distinguish homosexuals in concentration camps, as seen on their shirts CREDIT // National Archives

Kirk Korver shoots a three-pointer.
CREDIT // Sai Srikar Kadiyam

Kirk Korver shoots a three-pointer. CREDIT // Sai Srikar Kadiyam

D.C.Okanta   CREDIT // Dan Moreno

D.C.Okanta CREDIT // Dan Moreno

Shiny Toy Guns perform at the Midland Theatre in downtown KC.
CREDIT // Riley Mortensen

Shiny Toy Guns perform at the Midland Theatre in downtown KC. CREDIT // Riley Mortensen

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