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Drag performers posing after the show.

UMKC’s SAGA celebrates diversity with “Deck The Hallows: Drag Show”

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024

  UMKC’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance Council (SAGA) held its “Deck The Hallows: Drag Show” on Oct. 29, promoting togetherness and acceptance amid a politically charged climate.  The performance showcased a diverse array of drag talent, with performers dazzling attendees...

Feminism and Barbie took center stage at the Women's Center event.

UMKC’s Women’s Center Hosts Barbie Movie Night as part of the Student Union Takeover Series

Jazlyn Summers, Staff Writer
February 3, 2024

  The Women’s Center hosted a showing of the movie “Barbie” Friday night, Jan. 26, in the Student Union Theater for an evening filled with photo-ops, free popcorn, mocktails, pins and prizes.   Students crowded the theater and munched on the flavored popcorn...

The performer poses in a signature look.

Scary Cherry Talks Performing at UMKC Drag Show

Maddy Bremer, News Co-Editor
October 22, 2023

UMKC’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Council hosted “Lights Out, Frights Out,” a Halloween-themed drag show featuring performers from the Kansas City drag scene, as well as four student performers.   One of the community performers is Scary Cherry, a local queen...

SAGA Spooky Drag Show

SAGA Spooky Drag Show

Maleigha Billings, Writer
October 10, 2022

Photos by Maleigha Billings/RooNews  With Halloween around the corner, on Thursday, Sept. 29, UMKC's Sexuality & Gender Alliance Council hosted a “spooky” drag show.   “My motivation is pretty much just to have fun,” sophomore biology major and...

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