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New conservatory building struggles to receive funding
Sam Bellefy | April 16, 2019
The new UMKC conservatory building may face some funding challenges—it is estimated the project will cost about $100 million. Chancellor Mauli Agrawal stated the university will not foot the...
- U-News | April 11, 2019
  One arrested after protest at on-campus event
- Sam Bellefy | April 11, 2019
  Two academic mergers within UMKC
- Haley Sakuma | April 9, 2019
  Blue, gold and rainbow: UMKC Pride Month events in April
- Ethan Evans | April 9, 2019
  Experts discuss civil discourse on campus
Head Coach Billy Donlon on his vision for UMKC men’s basketball
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A&E
“Pet Sematary:” Sometimes Dead Really Is Better
Mason Dredge | April 16, 2019
“Pet Sematary” is back from the dead and, ironically, maybe not for the better. For the most part, directors Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer keep the core of the...
- Gary Bradley-Lopez | April 9, 2019
  Chico Bean delivers more than laughs
- Gary Bradley-Lopez | April 8, 2019
  “The Shawshank Redemption” onstage: Still great, still relevant
- Mason Dredge | April 7, 2019
  “Us:” A beautiful nightmare
- Cassie Yeckel | April 4, 2019
  Check out Deez Nachos at First Fridays
- Victoria Gomez | April 1, 2019
  Brave Space, where fear is faced
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Five nature getaways to get your hike on near Kansas City
Quincy Rast | April 15, 2019
There is more to Kansas City than tall buildings, busy sidewalks and the sounds of city life. If you want a nature get-away close to home, there are plenty...

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- April 10, 2019
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- April 8, 2019
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Sports
Sporting KC escapes with a draw against New York Red Bulls
Logan Lazarczyk | April 15, 2019
Gianluco Busio’s late goal secured a draw against the New York Red Bulls Sunday night at Children Mercy Park. Sporting KC’s 2-2 draw with New York was disappointing as...
- Cyrus Moffett | April 7, 2019
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- Cyrus Moffett | March 10, 2019
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Women in Science
Celebrating Women in STEM: Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini
Madalyn Weston | April 12, 2019
What do you do when things get tough? How do you find a way to pursue your dream in the face of adversity? One women in STEM takes the...
- Madalyn Weston | April 3, 2019
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Opinion
Roos predict: Game of Thrones
U-News | April 18, 2019
Roos predict who will end up on the Iron Throne at the end of the season and who will die!
- Ethan Evans | April 11, 2019
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- Robert Zimmerman | March 19, 2019
  Opinion: Give women in sports the recognition they deserve
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U-News | April 14, 2019
This week U-news brought on UMKC student and actor, Fredrick Rivera, to discuss upcoming plays along with his roles in the shows and during our weekly round table we...
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Sam Danley | March 22, 2019
Autumn and Sam talk to Cynthia Doll about her music career, finding true love, horror movies, Diamond Von Ice the Dubstep Duchess, and more! Special guest Boris Tudeth joins...
- Sam Danley | March 16, 2019
  PINK LEMONADE with Kissy Lee & Astro

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New conservatory building struggles to receive funding
Sam Bellefy | April 16, 2019
The new UMKC conservatory building may face some funding challenges—it is estimated the project will cost about $100 million. Chancellor Mauli Agrawal stated the university will not foot the...
- U-News | April 11, 2019
  One arrested after protest at on-campus event

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