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Aurora Wilson

Aurora Wilson, Lifestyle & Culture Editor

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Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” Countdown to KC

Kenzie Eklund, Lifestyle and Culture Editor, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023

  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,...

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Opinion: Video Games Aren’t Just for Boys

Kenzie Eklund, Lifestyle and Culture Editor, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023

  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    This view is not only outdated and ignorant, but it’s also harmful to women who want to participate in...

Michele Xibilia standing with her teammates during practice.

Tennis Feature Story: Michela Xibilia

Kenzie Eklund, Lifestyle and Culture Editor
March 30, 2023

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...

Blankenship will lead an entirely new editorial staff beginning in the fall.

Roo News hires new editor-in-chief

Kenzie Eklund, A&E Editor
May 7, 2022

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...

The miniseries by Hulu is an adaptation of Beth Macy's novel by the same name. (Hulu)

Review: “Dopesick”

Kenzie Eklund
March 16, 2022

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....

Review: “My Dark Vanessa”

Review: “My Dark Vanessa”

Kenzie Eklund
February 25, 2022

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...

Does “Euphoria” take it too far?

Does “Euphoria” take it too far?

Kenzie Eklund
February 10, 2022

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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