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  SGA discusses plan for handling controversial speakers on campus

  By Carlos Mercado on April 18, 2019

  The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed a potential plan for preventing violence at events held by controversial speakers in a meeting Monday night. The plan...

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  Two UMKC students accepted into BisonBison Film Festival

  By Carlos Mercado on April 8, 2019

  The big hairy animal that’s native to the United States plains is not a buffalo. In fact, it’s a bison, and its scientific name is...

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  SGA announces election results, Dean Sandra Miles’ resignation

  By Carlos Mercado on April 2, 2019

  The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed a number of important announcements at last night’s general body meeting. Student government leaders announced that Sandra Miles, UMKC...

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  SGA discusses student success models and SGA week

  By Carlos Mercado on March 17, 2019

  Monday night was a particularly notable evening for the Student Government Association, as UMKC Provost Barbara A. Bichelmeyer came in to discuss the UMKC Student...

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  SGA talks Title IX and ASUM

  By Carlos Mercado on March 4, 2019

  The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the importance of The Associated Students of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (ASUM) and proper Title IX procedures at...

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  Softball players defend assistant coach at SGA meeting

  By Carlos Mercado on February 12, 2019

  The subject of sexual harassment allegations against UMKC Assistant Softball Coach Greg Bachkora was discussed at the SGA meeting Monday evening. Numerous softball players attended...

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  2019: A Mediocre Year for the Oscars

  By Carlos Mercado on February 8, 2019

  When it comes to the Academy Awards, most people either love them or hate them. After seeing the nominees for this upcoming 2019 race, it’s...

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  Review: “Widows”

  By Carlos Mercado on December 3, 2018

  We live in an age where any movie can easily become a “blockbuster film” and earn millions, current examples being “Venom” and “Ralph Breaks the...

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  An inside look at the life of a dancer

  By Carlos Mercado on November 29, 2018

  There’s often a misconception that dancing is just a feminine hobby. However, it’s more than that. It’s an intense art form, a challenging sport that...

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  KC Rep premiers classic “Of Mice and Men”

  By Carlos Mercado on November 15, 2018

  It’s a book we were all forced to read in high school. However, director Jason Chanos brings Jon Steinbeck’s 1937 classic novel to life in...

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