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(left to right names) Makiya Carmons, a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Annabel Colon, a member of Sigma Lamba Gamma. Janibel Alvarenga , a member of Sigma Lamda Gamma.

Breaking the cycle: Greek Life wants to push to end hazing once and for all

Karine Robinson, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024

  Greek life on college campuses has a reputation for hazing students looking to join their sisterhood or brotherhood. However, they want to change the narrative and show that the future of Greek life will be different.    UMKC’s Panhellenic Council recently hosted...

The students of Phi Delta Theta.

Phi Delta Theta expands quickly at UMKC with a focus on academics and charity

Hayden Cole, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024

 Phi Delta Theta, under the leadership of Chairman Josh McAnerney, has seen significant growth in membership, thanks to recruitment efforts and a strong focus on charity work.    With Rush Week concluded, the fraternity plans to extend bids to 10 to 20 new members, aiming...

Joining a student organization is one of the many ways that students can get involved on campus. (UMKC)

How to get involved at UMKC with RooGroups

Lawrence Brooks IV
August 22, 2021

After an extended period of taking courses over Zoom due to the pandemic, UMKC students are returning to campus and looking to make human connections. UMKC has over 300 student organizations, many of which will return to in-person fellowship this fall. This kicks off with Roo...

Greek life at UMKC finds ways to continue through coronavirus

Greek life at UMKC finds ways to continue through coronavirus

Abigail Higginbotham
September 15, 2020

As students return to school and COVID-19 numbers on campuses sharply rise, Greek life organizations across the country have come under fire for their lack of responsibility in maintaining safe practices.  At UMKC, however, Greek life has been relatively uncriticized. "I...

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