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Transfer or stay?|Men’s basketball players weigh their options
Kennedy Bright | May 6, 2019
To stay or not to stay When college athletes commit to a school, they’re not only committing to the sports program, but also to their coaches. The relationship...
- Carlos Mercado | May 5, 2019
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- Cyrus Moffett | April 29, 2019
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- Miles Brown | April 29, 2019
  UMKC student represents younger generation in fight against climate change
- Sam Danley | April 28, 2019
  UM system workers organize for higher wages
- Ethan Evans | April 28, 2019
  Panelists, mayoral candidates talk Green New Deal in Kansas City
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Beyoncé has “pulled a Beyoncé” again
Ethan Evans | May 1, 2019
The surprise release of Beyoncé’s 2013 album, aptly named “Beyoncé,” marked a pivotal moment not only in her career, but also her place within the public imagination. Once again,...
- Sam Bellefy | April 29, 2019
  “Avengers Endgame”: The Grand Conclusion
- Cleavon Taylor | April 26, 2019
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- Haleigh Presta | April 23, 2019
  KC Rep brings Frida Kahlo’s life to the stage
- Mason Dredge | April 21, 2019
  DC finally finds some magic with “Shazam!”
- Amelia Romine | April 21, 2019
  UMKC alumna performs for spellbound audience at “Curses and Charms”
- Montana Patrick | April 18, 2019
  Two novels to add to your summer reading list
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Blossom Pots with UPB
Haley Sakuma | May 3, 2019
Spring is in full bloom. UPB’s potted succulent painting activity brought students to the student union rooftop last week to commemorate the change of the seasons. All 50 of...
- Bailey Gates | April 26, 2019
  5 packing tips for summer travelers
- Samantha Anthony | April 25, 2019
  Struggle Meals: 5 Tips for Staying Full on a College Budget
- Bailey Gates | April 24, 2019
  A day in the life of an RA
- Montana Patrick | April 23, 2019
  Top 5 ways for students to go green for Earth Day
- Bailey Gates | April 19, 2019
  How one student survives a summer internship

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Sports
UMKC tennis teams win conference awards as season ends
Robert Zimmerman | April 30, 2019
The UMKC women’s and men’s tennis teams ended their seasons at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) tournament last week. After advancing past the quarterfinals, both the men’s and women’s...
- Logan Lazarczyk | April 28, 2019
  Sporting KC claws their way back to a draw
- Robert Zimmerman | April 25, 2019
  Men’s and women’s basketball add new recruits
Women in Science

Celebrating Women in STEM: Dr. Fan Chung
Madalyn Weston | May 3, 2019
Have you ever wondered how many different ways your life could have turned, if you made one or two different choices? Math has you covered! Graph theory examines the...
Opinion
Opinion | Where credit is due: Justice Horn
Sam Bellefy | April 30, 2019
Who is Justice Horn? Horn, a recent transfer student to UMKC from Northern State University in South Dakota, has quickly made a name for himself in his four months...
- Caleb Wilson | April 22, 2019
  Should Chancellor Agrawal resign?
- U-News | April 21, 2019
  Letter to the Editor from protester Alexis Dabu
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U-News | April 28, 2019
This week environmental studies major Gina Tilbury came on the show to discuss Fossil Free UMKC and its focus to get the university to divest from fossil fuels. Later...
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Sam Danley | April 24, 2019
Autumn and Sam talk to Dick Von Dyke and Karmella Uchawi about getting their start, drag families, Thursday nights at Missie B's, handling criticism, ridiculous republican names, and more!
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Law school to host Expungement Day event
Jodi Fortino | April 22, 2019
More than 200 people are expected to attend Expungement receiving free access to their criminal records and reviewing what convictions qualify for removal from their criminal history. UMKC School...

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