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Spring Symphony: A Crescendo of Performances at the UMKC Conservatory

Catie Walker and Lilah Manning
February 16, 2024

  This spring, the UMKC Conservatory will host performances ranging from orchestras to jazz groups and solo senior recitals.   Most concerts are free for UMKC students, but larger performances offer students a discounted ticket price.     Sophomore music education...

Dangerous Crosswalk | NARCAN Goes OTC - RooTV 4/5/23

Dangerous Crosswalk | NARCAN Goes OTC – RooTV 4/5/23

RooTV
April 5, 2023

Welcome back from spring break! Grace Miller and Marissa Leggio fill us in for news this week, and Jackson Ogden takes us into the den for a roundup of sports. Josh Cunningham reviews a conservatory theatre performance, and Afnan Hussain delves into Malibu Rising by author...

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...

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