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Chancellor Mauli Agrawal sits in his office on Oct. 28, 2024.

After a fatal accident near campus, Chancellor Agrawal hopes to improve traffic safety

Aurora Wilson, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024

 When Chancellor Mauli Agrawal heard about the passing of UMKC Conservatory student Yuxi Wu, he thought about the parents who were left without a daughter.    “For somebody who is older, my wife and I think of all of our students as part of a family. That was the first...

UMKC Student waiting to use crosswalk at 51st and Troost.

University student’s life was changed after seeing another’s get cut short

Alexandrea Erisman, Intern
October 15, 2024

    Hope Drake was just steps behind Yuxi Wu at the 51st Street crosswalk when a northbound car barreled down Troost Avenue, seemingly out of thin air.   Drake hardly had time to process the impact it would have on her as the situation unfolded before her eyes. Since...

Three Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support this Women’s History Month

Three Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support this Women’s History Month

Cheeia Vang
March 22, 2022

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, it is important to promote local women-owned businesses in Kansas City. Here are three businesses to support that may even lead you to find a new favorite coffee shop or restaurant. Cafe Cà Phê – 1717 Washington St. Cafe Cà...

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