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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...

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...

The latest Lil Nas X music video created an uproar around the world but many aren't considering the true message behind the video and the song. (BBC)

A Christian’s love of Lil Nas X

Kayla Wiltfong
April 13, 2021

Last weekend, while helping a couple of our friends move apartments, my friend asked me if I’d seen Lil Nas X’s new music video — the one with hell and the devil and all that. At the time, I hadn’t. I’d heard vague details, and I’d seen the notes app letter that...

The backs of numerous young people and a sign in the middle of the crowd of people stating "Black Trans Life is Sacred"

Trump administration’s final acts target LGBTQ+ Americans

Allison Harris
February 2, 2021

In the final few weeks of his presidency, Donald Trump’s administration made several measures affecting how public institutions treat LGBTQ+ persons.  Just days before President Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a rule that...

People flooded social media the week of the election, cutting ties with people who voted for the opposing side. (@salty_ashley on Twitter)

Opinion: Stop waiting until the last minute to have important conversations

Ciara Pate
November 16, 2020

On Election Day and the four days before the announcement of the new President-Elect Joe Biden and his counterpart Kamala Harris, social media was abuzz with discussions of the vote.  Despite people taking advantage of early voting and mail-in ballots in October, this...

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