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Watchers cheer on as Pride KC truck passes.

A Proclamation, a Parade and Persevering Pride Through 50th Annual KC Pride Festival

Liv Centa and Rachel Meng
June 10, 2025

  Kansas City’s 50th annual Pride festival began on June 6, followed by the annual parade through Westport to the Country Club Plaza on June 7.      KC Pride is a three-day festival that allows the community to show its support for LGBTQIA+ individuals during Pride...

One of Kansas City's beautiful fountains.

Kansas City’s fountains flow again for annual fountain day

Pasquale Trozzolo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025

 On April 23rd, Kansas City celebrated its Annual Greater Kansas City Fountain Day. This is when all 48 of the cities’ publicly operated fountains are turned back on.   Kansas City is home to more than 200 registered fountains, the only city in the world with more fountains...

Pride float at St. Patrick's day parade in Ireland.

A UK Supreme Court decision is leaving students feeling disheartened

Rachel Meng, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025

   UMKC students are feeling the effects from across the pond after new anti-trans legislation was passed in the UK.     On April 15th, a UK Supreme Court decision ruled that trans women are not legally considered women. The decision comes amongst debates on trans women...

Located at the top of the hill, the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures  sits while students chat on the road headed down.

A new group was formed to bring nostalgia and childhood back to students through The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Aurora Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2025

  The new student advisory group for The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures has one goal–increase student engagement. Earlier this semester, professors at UMKC handpicked certain students to be a part of a group to encourage the student body to visit the museum through...

A latte featuring the Messenger Coffee logo on the cup.

Review: Coffee for students

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer
April 27, 2025

  Nestled in the heart of the Country Club Plaza, Messenger Coffee Company may be small in size, but it brews up a big impression.    Located just a short drive from campus, Messenger Coffee is a convenient spot for students looking to grab a quick latte or settle in...

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