UMKC is one of many schools nationwide affected by a cybersecurity attack from ShinyHunters, a criminal hacker group.     The attack reached UMKC Canvas pages around 3 p.m. on May 7. Users were greeted with a message reading “ShinyHunters has breached Instructure...

  The Student Government Association (SGA) Supreme Court met on April 14 for an oral argument debating the usage of gift cards in election campaigning.     Co-petitioners Andrew Tracey and Morgen Foster appealed the Election Director Aubrey Bass’ decision to...

 Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were seen on Jan. 15 touring a former Amazon warehouse in Kansas City, with plans to convert it into a detention center. Hours later, an ordinance that would prevent such facilities until 2031 passed the City Council with a...

  Two men were detained on Thursday Oct. 30 in the UMKC Rockhill parking garage around 12:30 p.m. following a stolen car chase.   Skylar Orender, a resident of Merriam, KS., said his black Chevrolet Silverado was stolen around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. He noticed the truck was...

  Kansas City is one of only three stops in Chappell Roan's “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” tour. UMKC students are surprised, but are feeling the energy of the “Midwest Princess.”   Roan, who grew up in Willard, MO, announced the mini tour on...

  Yik Yak, the anonymous social media app for college campuses, has seen a significant increase in users at UMKC this fall 2025 semester, with mixed feedback from students.   Cesar Alonzo, a junior majoring in biology, has been an active user of Yik Yak since this summer....

  58% of incoming UMKC students in Fall 2024 identified as first-generation. This is a jump from the 40% first-generation undergraduates in 2020.   As a Network Leader in FirstGen Forward institutions, the university is paving the way for first-gen college students to...

  A proclamation in support of student worker unionization was passed on April 14 by the Student Government Association (SGA) senate. The senate is divided, but many student workers are seemingly indifferent.   The passing of this proclamation means SGA will officially...

  With UMKC being a commuter campus, many students are spending up to 10 hours a day away from home. In a take on the “What’s In My Bag?” trend, students shared what they keep in their backpacks to survive a long day on campus.   Seiry Melendez, a freshman environmental...

Moving into a college dorm is a rite of passage for many students–but for some, this comes with drawbacks. While many roommates become lifelong friends, some can become the source of daily frustration.   L, an Oak Hall resident who chose to remain anonymous, said her biggest...

  School can be rough, but with the right song those long days can feel a bit more bearable. Here is a survival playlist–one song per day–to help you make it through the week.   Monday: “Here, There And Everywhere” - The Beatles   A soft song like “Here,...

  A 30-second advertisement during Super Bowl LIX cost about $8 million. With its large price tag and even larger viewership, companies took the opportunity to share their values and make audiences laugh.   From celebrity cameos to outright absurdity, this year's Super...

  UMKC students around campus shared their resolutions and trend forecasts in the form of In/Out lists for the new year.   Across the board, students are looking to minimize their screen time. Freshman health sciences major Kelly Lor said “doomscrolling” is one of her...

  As the temperatures begin to drop, the effects of cold and flu season appear on campus. With the possibility of taking time off of school due to illness, it’s necessary to find something to pass the time.   Many students cope by indulging in their favorite media. Whether...

 Caitlyn Ayala didn’t get to have a traditional Quinceañera when she was 15. So even though she’s now 21 years old, the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) gave her one in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.   ALAS, partnering with Avanzando, organized...

  Students were entertained and inspired at the Student Drag Showcase organized by the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) on Sept. 24.   Hosted by UMKC alumni and Kansas City drag performers, KC Sunshine and Kiyanna Uchawi, the show had an astounding turnout of over...