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Succulents and cacti available to the students.

Cultivating Inclusivity: Rainbows in the Gardens

Jazlyn Summers and Lilah Manning
February 20, 2024

  UMKC’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) club collaborated with the Environmental Student Council (ESC) on Feb. 13 to celebrate their mutual love for plants in the community.   The groups united to provide mini succulents, cacti and terracotta pots for students...

Albania Andrade, Tanna Engle, and Leila Pedreros are pictured from right to left.

UMKC’s New Art Walk

Gabriel Flynn, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023

  UMKC has a multitude of statues and beautiful art pieces spread throughout the campus, but many students miss them because of the distance between each work.   Tanna Engle, a senior coordinator of fitness wellness and marketing, proposed the art walk after seeing a photo...

Campus health effects all students and everyone plays a part.

A Group of SGA Senators are Forming an Environmental Council

Gabriel Flynn, Staff Writer
February 17, 2023

  A group of senators is petitioning for support from the Student Government Association on Feb. 20 to form an environment student council.    SGA Internal Affairs Director Cameron Quick said their goal is to “give students the opportunity to make doable, daily routines...

Students allege unsafe work environment and potential negligent behavior in theatre department

Students allege unsafe work environment and potential negligent behavior in theatre department

Henry Gamber
December 11, 2020

Reports from students within UMKC’s Theatre Department describe a pattern of unsafe work conditions during stage productions. These conditions have caused falls, concussions, and shattered props. Students claim there are safety issues within the department. Michelle Lawson,...

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