Kenzie Eklund, A&E Editor
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Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated “The Eras Tour” has been wowing audiences across the nation since it kicked off in February.
Kansas City fans are eagerly awaiting her upcoming performances at the GEHA field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 7 and 8.
The tour,...
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel “Daisy Jones and The Six” has was recently adapted into an Amazon Prime original series, and fans of the book will not be disappointed.
The show brings the characters to life in a way that stays true to the book’s essence while also...
Video games have long been seen as a male-dominated hobby, with the stereotypical image of a gamer being a teenage boy glued to his console for hours on end.
This view is not only outdated and ignorant, but it’s also harmful to women who want to participate in...
Three UMKC students, originally from St. Louis, were desperate to be active in the Kansas City community. After struggling to find an opportunity to volunteer as a group, they decided to fill that gap and create their own club - the Kansas City Service Club.
The...
Fifth-year UMKC senior, Michela Xibilia, never thought she’d find herself playing tennis at the collegiate level here in the United States.
Her love for the sport began when she was just five years old. Her dad, Michele, was part of a tennis club in her home country...
February 25, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs selected a defensive end in the first round.
February 20, 2023
"Infinity Pool" is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.
UMKC junior Bre Blankenship will serve as the new editor-in-chief of Roo News starting in the fall of 2022.
Blankenship, who’s majoring in interpersonal and public communications, will take over the organization that was named the second-best student newspaper in Missouri...
Nearly four months after flooding, construction on the Oak Street Residence Hall continues with hopes for a full restoration by the start of the fall semester in August.
Freezing temperatures caused a water pipe to rupture within the building, causing significant...
Hulu’s must watch miniseries “Dopesick” is a heartbreaking story of opioid abuse in America and Purdue Pharma’s role in what turned out to be a nationwide epidemic.
Spanning eight episodes, “Dopesick” dives into exploring the narrative from multiple perspectives....
Released in March 2020 following the explosive #MeToo movement, Kate Elizabeth Russell’s debut novel “My Dark Vanessa” appears to be the story of a naïve teenager’s forbidden first love. However, it is simultaneously a chilling account of abuse.
“My Dark...
Every Sunday at 9 p.m., millions of people flock to HBO streaming services and take part in the nationwide mania that “Euphoria” has become.
At its core, the hit show is an emotional high school drama. The show follows characters individually, and how they interact...
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