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Lisette as a patient at Children’s Mercy. (Lisette Tischner)

UMKC hosts toy drive for Children’s Mercy Hospital

Gabe Bartholome
December 7, 2021

“I’ve known this place since I was a baby.” Lisette Tischner was among many children who grew up as patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital. At just 12 weeks old, doctors diagnosed her with hydrocephalus, a condition where excess fluid builds up in the brain. Since...

UMKC and KC community celebrates Día de los Muertos

UMKC and KC community celebrates Día de los Muertos

Gabe Bartholome
November 17, 2021

“Eva… Eva…”  For Eva Ramirez, hearing her name called wasn’t anything new. Except for this time, when it was coming from her deceased mother. Ramirez, a vendor at a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, claimed to have heard this ghostly...

KCPD sees sharp decline in officers

KCPD sees sharp decline in officers

Gabe Bartholome
November 2, 2021

The Kansas City Police Department has been experiencing a decrease in officers throughout the last year and a half, causing concerns over safety and security for Kansas City and police response times.  Back in May, KCPD Chief Richard Smith released a statement connecting...

UMKC theatre department returns to in-person productions

UMKC theatre department returns to in-person productions

Gabe Bartholome
September 8, 2021

UMKC suspended all in-person theatrical performances last year due to the pandemic, opting for virtual shows instead. With in-person classes back and loosened social distancing guidelines this semester, there is a growing anticipation in the theatre department for the return...

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