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Alex Unseth (left) and Jazmin Romo (right).

Fresh faces on the SGA Executive Board want more campus engagement

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
October 22, 2024

  Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) are not just students–they are changemakers, balancing multiple leadership roles while driving initiatives that improve campus life.     Alex Unseth is a senior at the Bloch School who saw a need for the voices...

UMKC community members gathered at the memorial concert.

UMKC community gathered to remember the life of late Conservatory pianist Yuxi Wu

  The UMKC Conservatory community mourned with music in a memorial concert at Grant Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, in remembrance of pianist and graduate student Yuxi Wu.    Wu, who was struck by a car while near campus on Sept. 26, was remembered for her passion for music,...

A student looking at The Internet Archive.

Opinion: The Internet Archive’s legal battle threatens access to information

Jack Venable, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024

On the verge of changes that will limit the accessibility of knowledge and media, The Internet Archive is facing a challenge, losing its rights to provide free information. If we lose this, we could lose more access in the future. The Internet Archive, a prominent digital...

Members of the group standing.

UMKC’s Men of Color Organization reflects on winning the SOUL award and growing their community

Sydnee Bryant, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024

  The Men of Color (MOC) organization, with over 300 members, has quickly become a standout group on campus, promoting brotherhood and inclusivity while earning recognition like the SOUL award.  “I'm glad it doesn't go unnoticed because a lot of us put in so much work...

Directors of Internal Affairs Alex Unseth at a former Sept. 9 SGA meeting.

SGA meeting recap: Students at UMKC School of Law propose solutions for campus safety regarding the recent passing of UMKC student

Joey Valenti, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024

 In the wake of student Yuxi Wu’s passing and an attempted robbery on campus, UMKC School of Law students are urging the Student Government Association (SGA) to form a committee to address safety concerns. “We have been talking for the last few months about this issue,...

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