All posts by Caleb Wilson
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Students forced to move off-campus, set to receive 45% housing refund
After a week of confusion, students in the dorms have been given their marching orders. Due to the quarantines and social distancing measures put in...
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Many young voters choose to abstain during primary
Is voting important to young people? Considering that less than 20% of voters that cast a ballot on Super Tuesday were under the age of...
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Provost search committee holds public forum
Chancellor Agrawal and the search committee for UMKC’s new provost and vice chancellor held an open forum for students, faculty and staff last week to...
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UMKC launches free access to new mental health app
As part of Chancellor Agrawal’s new mental health initiative, Roos for Mental Health, UMKC is now offering students free access to one of the top-rated...
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$200,000 budget cut limits funding for student organizations
A recent budget cut has put a strain on funding UMKC’s student organizations. The Student Activity Fee Committee (SAFC) is a student-run committee that decides...
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UMKC to undergo accreditation evaluation
Every 10 years, Missouri public universities must reaffirm their accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This year, it’s UMKC’s turn. The major concern surrounding...
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Does Missouri care about college? Funding for higher education hangs in the balance
The state of higher-education funding in Missouri is worrisome. Each year, Missouri legislators decide how much of the state budget to allocate for higher education....
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UMKC students strike for climate change
UMKC students united with members of the Sunrise Movement and other area schools in a rally to combat climate change. The strikers marched from the...
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Prices get sliced for Pizza Week 2019
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and if you have no taste, pineapple. These are just some of the ingredients that make pizza great, but this week, we’re...
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UMKC faces large personnel changes following faculty buyout
UMKC may be losing some of its most senior faculty members this year.Announced earlier this year, the entire UM system has offered tenured faculty members...
