UMKC Debate ended its underdog success season with a bang, with three of their four team members, Aria Holmberg, Karlie Benton and Sahid Anzures winning in national tournaments.   Holmberg took first in the Lincoln-Douglas debate novice bracket at the National Forensic...

  After a hard-fought week of stress and anxiety, UMKC graduate law students Karima Burns, Bethany Holstead and Kaleb Miller won undefeated at the Collegiate Mock Trial National Championship Tournament (NCT) in Dallas last week.   “The first one in UMKC History. That...

  Kansas City lawmakers approved a controversial single-serve alcohol ban by a narrow margin of 7-6 on Thursday, April 9. The ban will prohibit the sale of select alcoholic products in five high-crime corridors of the city.    “Today's vote is a win for the residents...

  A petition to replace the Student Union Starbucks with a local shop has been circulating on campus, and it all started with Freshman biology major Laiba Baloch. The reason for the petition is Starbucks's alleged ties to Israel, which Starbucks has publicly denied.      When...

  Organizations on and off the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus are working to raise awareness around sexual assault and connect survivors with support services.   Students have access to resources like UMKC’s RISE (Resources, Intervention, Support and Education)...

  Thousands of Kansas City locals gathered in Mill Creek Park on Saturday to take part in the third ‘No Kings’ protest.    The demonstration featured a rally with music and several guest speakers, as well as an organized march through the plaza.      “Us...

  On Tues. March 10, Kansas City Public Safety Committee is expected to revisit a proposed alcohol ban on single-serve alcohol products targeting high-crime neighborhoods across the city.   The proposed ban would prohibit the sale of single-serve malt liquor in 40-oz containers...

  Across the country, people are coming together to assist immigrant communities and those who've been affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is why local musicians chose to come together and host their own benefit show at Howdy on Feb. 21.   Local bands...

 On Jan. 22, ByteDance sold TikTok's U.S. operations to Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX, placing the app under predominantly American control. Since then, users have reported algorithm issues and apparent censorship of topics including ICE and the Epstein files.   ByteDance...

  UMKC’s Debate Team has continued its underdog success story with half of its team qualifying for the National Forensic Association tournament in Nashville this April.   Despite the success, the team lacks funding. An appearance at nationals is not yet guaranteed.   Team...

  After months of public pressure, the Kansas City Council has passed a new city ordinance banning the sale of the “gas station drugs” named kratom, 7-OH, and chemical inhalants like nitrous oxide.    The new standards prohibit the sale of all smokable, vapeable...

   Conflicting feelings from students appeared after eight Senate Democrats broke ranks on Monday, Nov. 10, leading to the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.    The final House vote passed on Wednesday evening, officially ending the shutdown.    The...

  Across the globe, a seemingly odd flag of a cartoonish skull in bones in a straw hat from a lighthearted anime about pirates has become an internationally recognized symbol of protest.      Thousands gathered in protest at the second No Kings Rally at Mill Creek...

  Recent statistics show that internet piracy is on the rise again, amid the growing cost of streaming services, with an increasing number of services cracking down on password sharing and forcing ads on their more affordable plans.    According to a study done by MUSO,...

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal concluded on Oct. 13, but debate over Palestine’s future continues.     The ceasefire deal led to the release of over 2,000 Palestinian detainees by Israel on Monday morning. In exchange, Hamas freed the remaining...