Following an intense meeting with President Donald Trump on Feb. 28, Washington paused all military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine to pressure a negotiation on its terms.    During their assembly, Trump accused Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of being ungrateful...

As students get ready for spring break, music creates the soundtrack to their adventures—no matter how they may be spending it. These are the songs that will set their tone for a week of fun, relaxation, and memory-making. El Noa Noa - Juan Gabriel   Juan Gabriel’s...

 On Feb. 25, UMKC Black fraternity and sorority members were notified via email about vandalism on  several monuments in the Divine Nine Garden.   The Garden, located in the quad, includes granite statues with the names, founding dates and crests of the nine Black fraternities...

  UMKC students are not a fan of President Trump’s recent executive order to ban the use of paper straws and other single-use plastics.    The decision rolls back a Biden-Harris administration policy from July 2024 that would have phased out these plastics from all...

  At Miller Nichols Library, UMKC’s LaBudde Special Collections and Marr Sound Archives are home to thousands of resources documenting Black history.   LaBudde archivist Dr. Anthony LaBat said he has purposefully sought out collections from Black leaders and creatives...

  Miller Nichols Library hosted the 16th annual African-American Read-In on Feb 15 to commemorate African-American literature and literacy.    Twelve people presented works of literature to an eager audience, ranging from songs, poetry, letters, and books. Some even read...

  Kansas City’s Science City is celebrating 25 years of operation through the addition of a “Light Lab” opening in May 2025.   The exhibit aims to teach people about the world of light through engaging and educational experiences. They will feature optics and illumination...

  Students on UMKC’s Volker Campus have been navigating daily detours around the Quad for the past three months due to major construction.   Where major walkways once trafficked students, six-foot-tall fencing now blocks off the Quad from most sides. It prohibits students...

Law students at UMKC are not just passing their exams—they’re setting new records and raising the bar for academic excellence. Nearly 90.6% of law students passed the bar exam for the first time in 2024, a number 9% higher than last year and 5% higher than the average...

Melodies speak louder than words in Nicholas May’s ‘I Exist Project’, which shines a light on queer experiences and celebrates diversity.   Their mission is to help people understand and connect with a marginalized community through the creation and promotion of queer...

  Many students on campus either embrace their fears on Halloween or are warming up to its chilling charm.    Others want nothing to do with it, steering clear of the fright at all costs.   Junior health administration major LeeAnn Conrad plans to visit several haunted...

  Tucked away in a cozy corner of UMKC’s student union, The Rainbow Lounge is a refuge for LGBTQ+ students.   The lounge now hosts the Ace Place once a month, where asexual and aromantic students can come together to build community and challenge conventional notions...

  Nestled in the heart of UMKC, Linda Hall Library remains under appreciated by students. The independent public library houses numerous resources for scientific exploration and research. They offer free wifi, printing, scanning and study spaces for everyone.   Collections...

  For college students, it can be difficult to navigate the school year while juggling finances and maintaining a fashionable appearance. Some practice thrifting as a solution.    Whether they are looking for specific closet staples or appreciating the variety, understanding...

  Senior pharmacy student Daphne Boggs makes it her mission to help people.   That’s why she founded her own chapter of nonprofit Hot Mess Express in Springfield, Missouri. The group consists entirely of volunteers, and they clean homes for free.   “Being in the...

  College students from all across Missouri, Kansas and Illinois, united in UMKC’s Student Union to celebrate African wedding traditions with the African Student Association (ASA).    ASA planned and held a fake African wedding on Friday, March 8, with dancing, music...

  Members of Enactus gather at the Bloch Executive Hall’s room 331 every Tuesday to discuss ongoing and collaborative projects that positively impact their community.   Enactus is a global non-profit organization that aims to equip students with the necessary skills...

  UMKC students and faculty flocked to the Student Union Café on March 5 for the annual Giving Day Kick-Off Party.    Alight with pop music, UMKC-colored balloons and a mountain of free snacks, the party headlined a 24-hour-long fundraising event for UMKC programs and...

  UMKC united with Rockhurst University on Tuesday afternoon at Durwood Stadium to sign cards dedicated to the hospitals taking care of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade shooting victims and sympathy cards for Lisa Lopez-Galvan’s family.    Tables lined the track with giant...

  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...

  This spring, the UMKC Conservatory will host performances ranging from orchestras to jazz groups and solo senior recitals.   Most concerts are free for UMKC students, but larger performances offer students a discounted ticket price.     Sophomore music education...

  Hundreds of community members lit candles Thursday evening in Kansas City to honor the victims of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade shooting.    The community mourned Lisa Lopez-Galvan’s death outside of Children's Mercy Hospital, where several injured children from...

  Picture this: you’re a nervous new student in the high school cafeteria, surrounded by trendy peers. You hear the squeak of pleather pants and the clomping of combat boots and look up to see… Regina George?    Released on Jan. 12, the new “Mean Girls” movie...