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UMKC student speaks out a year after alleged sexual assault
Keni White | December 5, 2018
In an earlier version of this story, U-News incorrectly stated that UMKC’s Title iX investigation is still in progress. The investigation has ended. Because the incident occurred off campus, it...
- Nick Moreno | December 3, 2018
  ASUM announces 2018-19 Legislative Team
- Clarate Heckler | November 30, 2018
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- Jake Meyer | November 29, 2018
  Cornbread Buffet Teaches Students How to Run a Restaurant
A&E
A Holiday Treat You’ve Got To Eat
Madison Jennings | December 4, 2018
The holidays are coming. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone. Right about now you’re probably wondering how long you can make your Thanksgiving leftovers last before...
- Carlos Mercado | December 3, 2018
  Review: “Widows”
- Carlos Mercado | November 29, 2018
  An inside look at the life of a dancer
- David Basse | November 29, 2018
  Esteemed jazz singer Marilyn Maye performs at Carlsen Center
- Reese Bentzinger | November 16, 2018
  Napoleon takes over the Nelson-Atkins
- Montana Patrick | November 16, 2018
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  I’m Not With Her – Why Hillary Shouldn’t Run Again
- November 26, 2018
  Students respond to spike in sexual assaults on campus
- November 26, 2018
  UMKC Women’s basketball falls to George Mason in home opener
- November 20, 2018
  Pharmacy professor suspended following allegations of misconduct
Sports
Women’s Soccer rakes in WAC awards
Sydney Garcia | November 15, 2018
The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced its season award winners after the regular season ended. The Roos received seven awards, with three players winning multiple awards. The awards came...
- Cyrus Moffett | November 15, 2018
  UMKC Volleyball Pulls off straight sets victory
- Robert Zimmerman | November 9, 2018
  UMKC Rugby club tackles recruiting challenge
- Nick Moreno | November 8, 2018
  Women’s Basketball tips off season with exhibition game
- Logan Lazarczyk | November 5, 2018
  UMKC storms back to beat the Huskies
Women in Science
Celebrating Women in STEM: Dr. Yvonne Cagle
U-News | November 12, 2018
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Sam Danley | November 12, 2018
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