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Members of TAASU at a general body meeting.

UMKC’s African American Student Union Brings Community for Students

Amina Shaw, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024

  The African American Student Union (TAASU) works to foster a sense of belonging and empowerment for African American students by providing spaces and events to connect, share experiences and celebrate the culture.    February, Black History Month, will be filled with...

Guhr is working on new music for the future with hopes to find stability in the KC music scene.

XURA: A Unique Sound in the Modern Music Medley

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
February 4, 2024

  Known for crafting emotive tracks that blend pop-punk, dark-pop and Victorian punk rock, XURA has always had plans to make a statement in the music industry with his distinctive sound.   XURA, known offstage as Hayden Guhr, knew from early on that he wanted to pursue...

A heavy-hearted local reflects on the changing dynamics of their beloved Kansas City.

Opinion: Crown Center’s Unfortunate Turn

Aydan Stigler, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024

  After two groups exchanged gunfire around 5:30 p.m. on the food court level of Kansas City’s Crown Center on Jan. 17, six people were hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries. It is still unknown by authorities as to what sparked the altercation.   This incident...

UMKC alumni encourage aspiring filmmakers to explore opportunities in Kansas City, emphasizing the ease of making a name for oneself in the supportive local film scene.

UMKC Film Graduates Challenge Hollywood Norms, Find Success in Thriving Kansas City Scene

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
November 26, 2023

  UMKC graduates prove that you don’t have to move to the East or West Coast to be successful in film production.    In a panel hosted by Professor Lyn Elliot, graduates Liv Gallo, Estelle Hansen and Emily Kennedy, they provided insight into their film production careers...

Starting this month, electric prices are getting scary

Starting this month, electric prices are getting scary

Alexandrea Erisman, Staff Writer
October 19, 2023

  Residents in Missouri who rely on Evergy as their source of utilities received flyers, brochures and emails over the last few months detailing a new time-based rate plan by Oct. 1.   Associate professor in the School of Science and Engineering, Preetham Goli said, “It's...

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