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Rae Sremmurd Coming to UMKC | Haag Hall Mural Restoration Project - RooTV 3/22/23

Rae Sremmurd Coming to UMKC | Haag Hall Mural Restoration Project – RooTV 3/22/23

RooTV
March 21, 2023

Anchors Grace Kertz and Deja McKenzie start us off with some info about an upcoming concert at UMKC featuring artist Rae Sremmurd, and asks us to help restore a historic mural on the second story of Haag Hall. Jackson Ogden takes us into the den for this weeks roundup of sports...

SGA President Impeached | March Madness Bracket Prediction - RooTV 3/15/23

SGA President Impeached | March Madness Bracket Prediction – RooTV 3/15/23

RooTV
March 15, 2023

For this weeks news, Grace Kertz updates us on the situation involving SGA President, Tim Nguyen, and Marissa Leggio shines light on a body positive event called Operation Beautiful. Jackson Ogden takes us into the den, and shows us his live March Madness bracket predictions. Gabe...

The Mob features a variety of instruments from saxophones to bass guitar

Meet UMKC’s New Pep Band: The Mob

Catia Montelongo, Staff Writer
March 5, 2023

  After a year in the making, The Mob has struck the basketball court with new sounds and energy.   The pep band, named after a group of kangaroos, is a new addition to both the Conservatory and Athletics Department that brings liveliness and school spirit to campus.   Hannah...

Jose Ramirez. Photo by Gabby Martinez/RooNews.

International Student Spotlight: Q&A with Jose Ramirez

Gabby Martinez, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023

  Jose Ramirez is a 29-year-old international student studying for his doctorate in musical performance with the UMKC Conservatory. He is from Medellín, Colombia, and the youngest of three children in his family. Here are his thoughts on being an international student,...

The Olsen Performing Arts Center needs improvements, according to students.

Students Voice Concerns about the Olsen Performing Arts Center

Aurora Wilson, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022

  Vocal education major Elizabeth Watzke has strived for excellence throughout her time in the UMKC Conservatory but is beginning to question the state of the program.    Watzke, a sophomore originally from Omaha, Nebraska, participated in choir throughout high school and...

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