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Roo News Wins Seven Awards at MCMA Conference

Roo News
April 7, 2023

UMKC Roo News went home carrying seven awards at this year's Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) banquet in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO). Going up against the largest campuses in Missouri, and with mostly a new staff this year,...

KC Current Stadium Groundbreaking Party

Roo News
October 26, 2022

The Kansas City Current will host the first stadium designed specifically for women's soccer. The first step in their historical process began with the groundbreaking event hosted by the owners of the organization. Photos by Manny Morales.

[Photo] UMKC Holds Campus-Wide Day of Service at Roos Give Back

Emma Sauer, Writer
October 27, 2022

[Photo] Kansas City Current Makes History In A Groundbreaking Event

Savannah Moore, Writer
October 25, 2022

The event, hosted by the Kansas City Current, included a speech by the owners of the franchise. (Manny Morales/RooNews)

UMKC Students Share Their Study Abroad Experiences

Catia Montelongo, Writer
October 23, 2022

Students from UMKC study abroad in countries all over the world – gaining a unique experience as they learn a new custom and culture. Three students share their insight on receiving an education outside of the U.S. and how others interested in studying abroad...

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[Photo] Coach Marvin Menzies Making an Early Impact: A Closer Look at the Kansas City Roos

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
October 20, 2022

Anderson Kopp looks to be a leader for the Roos. (Julia Kapros/RooNews)

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Individual Promo Photos Courtesy of Netflix | Graphic by Jenna Anne/Marvelous Geeks Media

[Photo] KCUR’s “Overlooked” Shines Light On KCK Injustice

Zayin Barnes, Managing Editor
October 19, 2022

Review: Tyler Childers’ “Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?”

Maddy Bremer, Writer
October 19, 2022

Tyler Childers–our lord and savior of country music–has released a gospel album. “Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?” is a gospel-inspired triple album that sounds just like all the classic hymns you sang in church–until you read the lyrics. Despite...

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Roo News
October 18, 2020

[Photo] Worlds of Fun Haunt

Cheeia Vang
October 18, 2022

[Photo] Break-ins Beside Campus

October 19, 2022

Broken-into car on Charlotte St., just yards away from UMKC's Rockhill parking garage. Photo by Ellen Beshuk

[Photo] Downtown Glows

Julia Kapros, Photography Editor
October 17, 2022

[Photo] Kansas City Defeats St. Thomas 3-0

Julia Kapros, Photography Editor
October 16, 2022

Roos huddle up before game.

[Photo] “The Munsters” is Excellent: Hear Me Out

Michael Campbell, Writer
October 14, 2022

Photo courtesy of TV Insider

[Photo] Don’t Worry It Didn’t Suck: Olivia Wilde’s Long Anticipated Film “Don’t Worry Darling” Hits Theaters

Brooke Benne, Writer
October 13, 2022

Photo courtesy of IMDb.

[Photo] UMKC Student Pushed By Davante Adams During Chiefs Game

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022

The incident occurred after the Raiders lost 29-30 to the Kansas City Chiefs. (Cristian Martinez/RooNews)

[Photo] Way Too Early Summit League Men’s Basketball Power Rankings

Jackson Ogden, Writer
October 11, 2022

The Kansas City Roos look to build upon their successful 2021 season. (Julia Kapros/RooNews)

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Catia Montelongo, Writer
October 11, 2022

Photo courtesy of Radio Times

[Photo] Alumni Pre-Game Festival

Ellen Beshuk, Writer
October 11, 2022

[Photo] SAGA Spooky Drag Show

Maleigha Billings, Writer
October 10, 2022

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How to Haunt

Roo News, Writer
October 6, 2022

With spooky season officially upon us, students at UMKC are looking for ways to celebrate, and Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun is a Kansas City tradition. However, a single trip can easily cost over $100 per person, so here are some tips for how to get the most boo’s...