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Protesters gathered at Mill Creek Park by the Plaza to peacefully protest.

“Heartwarming, Powerful, and Inspiring”: Kansas City Unites for No Kings Day

Jazlyn Summers, Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2025

  Thousands of community members gathered at the Country Club Plaza today for “No Kings Day” protests.    “No Kings” is an organization that planned protests all around the country as an act of defiance, in lieu of the Flag Day parade for President Donald Trump’s...

Watchers cheer on as Pride KC truck passes.

A Proclamation, a Parade and Persevering Pride Through 50th Annual KC Pride Festival

Liv Centa and Rachel Meng
June 10, 2025

  Kansas City’s 50th annual Pride festival began on June 6, followed by the annual parade through Westport to the Country Club Plaza on June 7.      KC Pride is a three-day festival that allows the community to show its support for LGBTQIA+ individuals during Pride...

UMKC Conservatory labeled on a music stand.

UMKC launches plans for $35 Million Expansion of Conservatory of Music and Dance

Lucas Campbell, Lifestyle and Culture Editor
June 10, 2025

  UMKC has announced plans to expand its Conservatory of Music and Dance with a $35 million addition to the Olson Performing Arts Center.   The expansion of the Conservatory will add about 35,000 square feet of new space for Conservatory students. The new spaces aim to...

Office of International Student Affairs.

‘Small number’ of UMKC international students have had visas revoked

 A small number of UMKC’s international students have been affected by the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke visas, but UMKC officials refuse to give a specific number.     More than 1,800 students across the country have had their F1 visas revoked, which...

Stickers and lanyards with the lesbian flag at the event.

Visibility is Power

Adriauna Barger, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025

  Lesbian Pride and Visibility Day was celebrated by UMKC’s LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services at the Student Union last Thursday, April 24.     The event brought together students and staff in a celebration of identity, inclusion and community aimed at fostering...

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