Join students as they “Take Back the Night,” one of the nation’s oldest worldwide movements against sexual violence this evening, Wednesday April 17.    The event will be held at the University Playhouse from 6:30-9:30 p.m., where participants can make signs, listen...

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  “COWBOY CARTER” is a beautifully written, well-thought-out work of art containing a message directly from the core of Beyonce’s southern heart.    As the second act to her summer smash “RENAISSANCE,” this album had some big boots to fill– and it did not...

  Chancellor Mauli C. Agrawal delivered the State of the University address on Wednesday with an outpouring of pride for UMKC and all that has been accomplished in the past year.    Agrawal outlined future plans that would benefit the campus and boost student success. He...

  Goofball Sk8boards, a queer-owned LGBTQ+ safe space, aims to be more accessible in the future of skateboarders in Kansas City.    “Our goal this year is to make our park free for everyone,” said Co-owner and Business Director Joan Rose. “We recognize that if you...

  The Student Government Association (SGA) had a quick meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 to propose two new bills.    The first bill, titled “Announcements Resolution,” was proposed by Senator Shewit Abai.    “This is just another way to connect the school with the...

  UMKC’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) club collaborated with the Environmental Student Council (ESC) on Feb. 13 to celebrate their mutual love for plants in the community.   The groups united to provide mini succulents, cacti and terracotta pots for students...

Update:   As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the number of those injured at the Union Station shooting after the Chiefs Super Bowl parade increased to 30 people.   Lisa Lopez-Galvan, is confirmed dead and the remining victims' ages range from 8 years old to 47 years...

  Coming out of their last season with a 9-43 record, Roos softball can only go up as they venture into the spring 2024 season.    “It was just a lot of growing pains. Anytime you’re walking into a new program you gotta expect a rebuild and being able to plant your...

  The Women’s Center hosted a showing of the movie “Barbie” Friday night, Jan. 26, in the Student Union Theater for an evening filled with photo-ops, free popcorn, mocktails, pins and prizes.   Students crowded the theater and munched on the flavored popcorn...

  Kansas City women’s basketball started strong in the first half against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on Thursday. However, the team lost that energy in the second half with the game ending at 49-72.   The first quarter looked promising as junior forward...

  You don’t want to miss “MACBITCHES” at the Unicorn Theatre in downtown KC.    This dark comedy stars Hannah Elizabeth Freeman who plays the protagonist, Hailey, a freshman who scored the lead role in their university’s production of “Macbeth.” Naturally,...

  Fostering dogs for “Dog Days Out” at the Kansas City Pet Project is a way you can help out shelter pups who need a break.    If you miss your pet at home or don’t want to pay ridiculous pet rent fees, this program is a great alternative.   Sadie Ford, a canine...

 The “Lights Out Frights Out” drag show hosted by the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Club on Oct. 11 had a scary good turnout.   Two local and popular drag queens, Cynthia Doll and Lana Luxx, presented the annual Halloween show.   The artists did an excellent...

  The Trans+ club’s new president, Kale Michael, aims to foster a more welcoming environment for the transgender community to increase student involvement on UMKC’s campus.    Trans+ is a social club as well as an advocacy group. A welcoming environment is very important...

  A new exhibit at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art highlights Kansas City’s lesser known lesbian history, and the artist used UMKC’s Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America to do it.   Sarah Zapata’s “So the roots be known” exhibit brings vibrant lavender...