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A protester flying the Straw Hat flag at the Kansas City No Kings Protest held on Oct. 18.

An anime flag has become a symbol of resistance

Hunter Hill, Staff Writer
November 8, 2025

  Across the globe, a seemingly odd flag of a cartoonish skull in bones in a straw hat from a lighthearted anime about pirates has become an internationally recognized symbol of protest.      Thousands gathered in protest at the second No Kings Rally at Mill Creek...

Tile roofs, exquisite towers and mosaic tiles have distinguished the Plaza for nearly 90 years. The original architecture has been vigilantly preserved.

The Country Club Plaza’s new owners release big plans for the KC staple

Ben Springer, Intern
November 8, 2025

  The Country Club Plaza may soon become more pedestrian-friendly.     This is just one of the many changes that HP Village Management, the group that owns the Plaza, outlined in a pitch made on Oct. 21 to city development leaders.       These changes...

Artificial Intelligence is becoming more accessible and has harmful affects.

Opinion: AI tools are inherently awful

M. Percy, Staff Writer
November 8, 2025

  AI systems have proven themselves to have a net-negative impact on society.      Artificial Intelligence Systems have led to a disruption in certain institutions and have a capability of spreading misinformation and convincing hoaxes.      Sam Altman...

UMKC Streetcar Station, featuring KC current decorated streetcar.

Streetcar extension to UMKC raises concerns among students due to potential public safety issues

Elaina Stefanski and Ashlyn Bandelier
November 8, 2025

  The KC streetcar Main Street extension opened on Oct. 24 with a new stop on campus, raising questions regarding campus safety due to its free and easily accessible qualities.    Malia Pope, a third-year film and media major, said she felt very safe when using this new...

The men's basketball team has high hopes for the season.

A look into men’s basketball for the 2025-26 season

Jalen McNeal, Staff Writer
November 8, 2025

  The Kansas City Roos men’s basketball team is looking to build off of last year’s disappointing season.      After coaches predicted a first-place finish in the Summit League preseason poll, the Roos wound up eighth in the conference with a 4-12 conference...

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