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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,...

Students lined up in the university walkway for free drinks at Roo Refresh, Sept. 30.

RooRefresh initiative offered sips for student opinions on University Walkway

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
October 10, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a RooRefresh event on Sept. 30, to give students a moment of reflection, free beverages and a chance to voice their concerns on resident housing.  As part of their running ticket, SGA executive board members, President Yasmen...

Lujyn Elsayed and Yasmen Hassen pouring matcha.

SGA President Yasmen Hassen is bringing her version of aesthetically pleasing drinks to life through new pop-up business

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
September 24, 2024

Yasmen Hassen, the UMKC SGA president, and Lujyn Elsayed turned an impromptu barista experience into a full-fledged cafe venture after their matcha drinks became a hit. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder with a slightly bitter, earthy taste and a vibrant green shade. Typically...

An SGA meeting took place on the Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.

SGA meeting recap: Logan Pearson elected chief of staff unanimously, civic engagement highlighted

Carter Galloway, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024

  UMKC’s Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously elected Logan Pearson as their chief of staff on Sept. 9.   Majoring in  business administration, Pearson has held various roles.  He was director of  marketing at UMKC Enactus and an SGA Bloch senator. Pearson...

SGA members at a Sept. 6 meeting.

UMKC student government says surprise tuition increase felt like a “company memo”

Aurora Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2024

 The Student Government Association (SGA) is urging UMKC leaders to be more transparent about why this year’s 5% undergraduate tuition increase was needed.    In a statement released Tuesday, SGA said it believes the tuition hike, announced in May, was poorly communicated....

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