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UNews won second place for best overall newspaper and a total of 14 awards during last week’s Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) awards.
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UNews wins 14 awards, second place best overall newspaper from MCMA

U-News Staff
April 15, 2021

UNews won second place for best overall newspaper and a total of 14 awards during last week’s Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) awards. Competing in Division I against the largest schools in Missouri, the newspaper built on last year’s success and earned two additional...

People flooded social media the week of the election, cutting ties with people who voted for the opposing side. (@salty_ashley on Twitter)

Opinion: Stop waiting until the last minute to have important conversations

Ciara Pate
November 16, 2020

On Election Day and the four days before the announcement of the new President-Elect Joe Biden and his counterpart Kamala Harris, social media was abuzz with discussions of the vote.  Despite people taking advantage of early voting and mail-in ballots in October, this...

Equal Minded Café engages community and promotes social justice

Equal Minded Café engages community and promotes social justice

Ciara Pate
October 14, 2020

Equal Minded Café is working to serve more than just coffee and pastries; they are trying to build a community and form conversations. Dontavious Young, a third-year transfer student at UMKC, owns and operates the small coffee shop off Troost Avenue and 43rd Street. The...

Local business spotlight: Verdant

Local business spotlight: Verdant

Ciara Pate
October 1, 2020

Verdant is Kansas City’s newest plant-lovers dream. The shop’s beautiful aesthetic and amazing customer service will leave customers feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.   Before even entering the shop, located in the Crossroads, Verdant provides a comforting...

MU students face disciplinary action after violating coronavirus guidelines

MU students face disciplinary action after violating coronavirus guidelines

Ciara Pate
September 28, 2020

The University of Missouri (MU) is the first school in the University of Missouri (UM) system to take action against students violating coronavirus guidelines. The university has expelled two students, suspended eight and placed 14 others on probation for violating both university...

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