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 The exterior of the Linda Hall Library entrance. Posters on either side of the front doors highlight their New Acquisitions exhibit.

The untapped scientific magic of the Linda Hall Library

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024

  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...

Clothing and other items at a thrift store.

The ultimate guide for students to master the art of thrift shopping

Lilah Manning and Brenna Oxley
September 19, 2024

  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...

A picture volunteers with Boggs on the far left

Pharmacy student Daphne Boggs creates a prescription for compassion in her cleaning

Lilah Manning and Nathan Kranzler
September 12, 2024

  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...

Students dance at the Fake African Wedding event.

UMKC’s Fake African Wedding Celebrates Identity in a Cultural Extravaganza

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024

  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...

Enactus is open to all students at UMKC.

Enactus at UMKC: A Platform for Student Innovation and Social Responsibility

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024

  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...

Drinks and snacks were served to UMKC students and faculty for the annual Giving Day Kick-Off Party, celebrating a 24-hour fundraising event to support UMKC programs and foundations.

Giving Day: A Vibrant Showcase of Community-wide Generosity and Unity

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024

  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...

Students gather to sign cards for local hospital personnel and the family of the deceased Chiefs' Super Bowl parade victim, Lisa Lopez-Galvan.

Cross-Campus Compassion: UMKC and Rockhurst University Unite to Support Local Hospitals and Community

Lilah Manning and Brenna Oxley
February 21, 2024

  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...

Succulents and cacti available to the students.

Cultivating Inclusivity: Rainbows in the Gardens

Jazlyn Summers and Lilah Manning
February 20, 2024

  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...

The Conservatory has around 700 students involved.

Spring Symphony: A Crescendo of Performances at the UMKC Conservatory

Catie Walker and Lilah Manning
February 16, 2024

  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...

A large crowd gathered outside of Children's Mercy Hospital to show solidarity with the victims.

Kansas City Mourns Victims of Parade Shooting, Calls for Action and Support

Catie Walker, Lilah Manning, and Brenna Oxley
February 16, 2024

  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...

The $36 million project has received mixed reviews globally.

Fashion Identity Crisis: The Clash of Y2K and Modern Styles in “Mean Girls”

Lilah Manning and Catie Walker
January 25, 2024

  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...

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