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A metered parking sign in the Oak Street Parking Garage. Many spots in the lot are metered which limits students who already bought permits and don't want to pay an additional fee.

New SGA president’s promise of free parking has ‘zero’ chance of happening, Chancellor says

Aurora Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2025

  The newly-elected Student Government Association (SGA) President Justice Horn promised free parking for students during his campaign, but Chancellor Mauli Agrawal said the proposal isn’t realistic–or even on the table.    Asked about the likelihood of Horn’s plan...

A UMKC banner in front of the Student Union.

As a new SGA election cycle begins, SGA members reflect on their past year of leadership and discuss plans for the future

Kowthar Shire, Intern
March 17, 2025

  Voting has opened for a new Student Government Association (SGA) election cycle on Tuesday Mar. 11, marking a new season for UMKC student leadership.   The new election cycle will see an entire ticket elected to the executive board, replacing the current executive board...

The candidates answering questions during the panel.

With elections in process, meet this years main SGA tickets and candidates

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 16, 2025

  SGA hosted a “Meet the Candidates" event in the Student Union Theater on Mar. 11, allowing students to hear the nominees plans for the upcoming future of UMKC.    The role of the president on campus can take up a lot of time and energy. Ophelia Griffin, a past president...

The SGA gavel sits on an empty desk.

SGA passes new legislation for diverse fraternity and sorority representation

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 3, 2025

  During SGA’s bi-weekly meeting on Feb. 24 in the SGA Chambers, they passed new legislation, proposed new policies and swore in two Supreme Court Justices.   The new legislation passed will allow for more representation from different groups in the Greek community to...

An SGA meeting on Feb. 10.

SGA prepares for election season with support from new leadership

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
February 14, 2025

  In the midst of the beginning of SGA’s new election cycle, a new election director was appointed with a unanimous vote on Feb. 10.   After a vote of refusal for another candidate, Lily Aktaa, sophomore, was elected to lead the new cycle and get more students involved...

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