All posts tagged "police"
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UMKC’s Men of Color powerfully illustrate police violence
The UMKC Men of Color held a die-in demonstration in the quad area, in response to police brutality against black men around the country. The...
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Wes Lowery talks social justice
As freshmen Aliah Fisher greeted students and faculty at last week’s 10th annual Social Justice Lecture Series, she explained her reason for getting involved with...
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Man charged with raping UMKC student in Johnson Hall
Reported by: Zachary Linhares, Distribution Manager Samuel Danley, News Editor Esmie Tseng, Managing Editor A Colorado man allegedly raped a UMKC student last Thursday, after...
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Protest: From America’s Foundation to America’s Scapegoat
In 2004, my elementary school simulated its own election. A projector showcased photos of George W. Bush and John Kerry as students placed their vote...
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Fight for 15 Makes History
61 years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat and her civil rights, Fight for 15 protesters in Kansas City and across the...
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Kansas City Fights for 15
The Kansas City-based organization Stand Up KC led a protest in favor of raising the minimum wage. Throughout the day, activists held protests within the...
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Oak Place Apartments Disappear into Volcanic Sinkhole
You might notice that things look a little a different this week. That’s because in honor of April Fool’s Day (we know, we’re late), we’ve...
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KCPD Pepper Sprays Protesters at Trump Rally
Protestors outside of Donald Trump’s rally were doused with pepper spray twice by KCMO police officers. Trump’s rally took place last Saturday evening in downtown...
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Zootopia Proves Adult-Friendly
I hesitate to say the most recent effort from the Disney animation department, Zootopia, is a “message movie.” That connotation seems to conjure afterschool specials...
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Dean of Students Discusses Recent Campus Gun Violations
There have been two armed robberies and the accidental discharge of a weapon on UMKC’s campus within the past several months. Dr. Eric Grospitch,...
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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...
