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Student walking in front of Linda Hall Library.

Outback in the Office

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024

  While some students spent their spring break soaking up the sun, others job shadowed with employers on and off campus in a new program called “Take a Roo to Work.”    Created by the Assistant Director of Career Preparation, Megan Raney, UMKC students experienced...

A photo of Pride Haven.

A Place to Call Home

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024

Tucked into the corner of 31st and Troost is a Pride Haven for queer youth who face homelessness, abandonment and discrimination.      Organized by SAVE, Inc., the overnight shelter is open 24/7 and offers a variety of support for members of the LGBTQIA community in ages...

The movie aired on Feb. 14, 2024

Review: Madame Snooze

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024

Marvel and Sony’s latest spider-verse movie takes a swing at a new approach but misses the mark massively with “Madame Web.”   Dakota Johnson leads a predominantly female cast in a messy and confusing plot that can’t decide which spider-man universe it’s a part...

Dr. Amanda Mollet, UMKC School of Education

Let’s Talk About the “A” in LGBTQIA

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024

  In celebration of Aromantic Awareness Week, Dr. Amanda Mollet educated students about asexuality, being aromantic and how intimacy is defined.   Hosted by LBTQIA Services, the event was focused on raising awareness about the under-researched sexual and gender identities.    An...

UMKC School of Pharmacy

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians reach their fever pitch

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
November 5, 2023

  Working in a pharmacy comes with challenging tasks. These obstacles have been amplified by short staffing, lack of thorough training and tension from customers.    Flu season tends to be a particularly difficult time for technicians due to scheduling conflicts.    In...

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