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Student marketing intern for UMKC Athletics, Gretschen Nichol, at Durwood Stadium.

Taking a Dive in UMKC Gamedays’ Behind-the-Scenes

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
September 30, 2025

  Season after season, UMKC Athletics takes on many critical roles that are essential to every game.    While students do not often witness the impact of the staff directly on the field, they are constantly working from the sidelines.    “We are only here because...

SGA President Justice Horn along with other members at a meeting on Monday, September 15th.

UMKC student voices want to feel better represented

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
September 18, 2025

  UMKC’s Student Government Association (SGA) is back in full swing this year and students are ready to see change. One issue persists: there is a lack of awareness among students on how to voice concerns to their SGA representatives.    “I don’t know that...

Roos Softball struggles in 2025 season

Roos Softball struggles in 2025 season

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025

  Kansas City’s softball team has struggled so far this season.    The team currently sits at 4-28 on the season, 1-8 in conference play and last in the Summit League standings. The Roos are a far cry from the 28-31 record that it held last season.    This could...

Students march in solidarity, calling for an end to sexual violence and advocating for survivor support.

UMKC Greek life works to raise awareness of sexual violence

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
April 14, 2025

  UMKC Greek life partnered with the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) on April 9 to host Take Back the Night, an event focused on ending sexual violence and supporting survivors.   The event brought together students across three fraternities...

UMKC logo featured on a golf ball pictured in a grassy field.

Roos Rocky Start to Golf Season

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
April 13, 2025

  Kansas City’s Men’s Golf team brought home an 11th place finish at the GCU Invitational last week in Phoenix.      Last Spring, the Kansas City golf team captured their second straight Summit League championship title, becoming the first team to claim a back-to-back...

Kansas City License Office shares acceptable documents for securing a Real-ID.

Is the Real-ID on UMKC students’ radars?

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
April 6, 2025

    The new federal Real ID policy will be enforced beginning on May 7th, 2025 but students question whether the country is prepared to implement this change.    The Real ID Act passed in 2005 to set security standards on state-issued forms of identification,...

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