Michael Lillis began his rugby journey at Rockhurst High School, where he was first introduced to the sport by friends while running track and field.    “I used to watch rugby matches on TV all the time, so I had a good understanding of the sport,” Lillis said.    Growing...

  Ji Stribling, a senior communications major at UMKC, found their life’s work through self-expression and art.     Initially a neuroscience student, Stribling’s journey took a turn during the pandemic, leading them to pivot towards a new passion: filmmaking. They...