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Celebrating Women in STEM: Dr. Yvonne Cagle
Happy Veterans Day! Every November, we celebrate the bravery of our fellow Americans and their sacrifice to keep us safe. One woman in STEM who...
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Move back to Swinney comes after millions spent on Municipal Auditorium
Lucas Cuni-Mertz Robert Zimmerman Despite multi-million dollar renovations to Municipal Auditorium just five years ago, UMKC announced the men’s basketball team will return home...
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Mold in Conservatory causes problems for dancers and faculty
Jodi Page Laura Karanevich UMKC Conservatory dancers and faculty members are not optimistic about the condition of a key studio after returning in August to...
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Letter to the editor: Vote Amendment 2 for marijuana legalization
On Nov. 6, Missourians get the chance to vote to legalize medical marijuana. There are three initiatives presented on the ballot: Amendment 2, Amendment 3,...
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On the Ballot | What you need to know about next Tuesday’s election
Emily Park Lucas Cuni-Mertz The 2018 midterms are a week away, and for UMKC students there is a lot on the ballot. U-News breaks down...
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Three Missouri ballot initiatives aim to legalize medical marijuana
Alex Fulton Brandon Hearn Victoria Gomez College Republicans host Cannabis Caucus: Marijuana Forum Tensions arose early on during Thursday night’s Cannabis Caucus. Between panelists...
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Demolition of local school threatens public health, community fights to save it
Built in 1906, the historic Greenwood Elementary School has been abandoned since the mid-1990’s, accumulating over $100,000 in city fees and violations. The remains of...
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Beta Theta Pi allegedly removed from campus
Chelsea Engstrom, Alex Fulton & Victoria Gomez The UMKC chapter of Beta Theta Pi was allegedly removed from campus last week. While rumors have circulated...
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: men stand tall for women’s rights
UMKC men marched the streets of campus in high heels Thursday evening in the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event. Created in 2001,...
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Renovations cause disruption for Oak Street Hall residents
Cierra Howe Alex Fulton In Oak Street Hall, 180 bed lay empty and loud noises vibrate through the walls. The residential hall has undergone several...
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It Will Rock You (Mostly)
Making a movie about Queen is no easy task. How do you condense 30 years of incredible music and the story of Freddie Mercury, who over time has been...
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Kameron Sheffield on making music for film
Imagine getting the chance to make background music for a short film. That’s exactly what UMKC student Kameron Sheffield did, but he wouldn’t quite call his compositions “songs.” Sheffield...
