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Financial aid recipients feel the pinch
Nikki Bomgardner Culture Editor Faculty, staff and students at UMKC are feeling the crunch of the latest budget cut. According to an email sent by the UMKC Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to all Bright Flight and Missouri Access Program recipients: “The state of Missouri has informed us that there are insufficient funds to award the Bright Flight or Missouri Access program at the original predicted 2010-11 levels. Consequently, if you are a Bright Flight recipient, your award has been reduced from $1,900 to $1,500 for the academic year. If you are an Access Missouri recipient, your award has been reduced to $500 for the academic year. These award amounts remain tentative; final awards from the state will not be available until later in the fall semester.” The federal work-study program also saw massive … Read entire article »
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New Letters on the Air wins nomination
Mark Linville Asst. News Editor The broadcast subdivision of the award-winning international writers’ journal “New Letters,” New Letters on the Air was recently nominated for a prestigious award. Announced in April of 2010, New Letters on the Air could possibly take the prize in the Culture and Arts category for the 2010 New York Festival’s International Radio Programming Awards. New Letters on the Air was started by KCUR hosts David and Judy Ray back in 1977, and has … Read entire article »
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A New year for SGA
Patricia Barra News Editor Klassie Alcine, President of the Student Government Association (SGA), brings new direction for the 2010-11 School Year. There are new events, technology and initiatives. In addition, they have changed their constitution and bylaws and added an ethics code. This year they want to put more focus on commuter students. SGA will be streaming their meetings on their website so students have greater access to the meetings. They also will host “Commuter Connection” events throughout the year. SGA plans to host dances, the Robert F. Kennedy Symposium, ice cream socials and other events to be announced. Their biggest event coming up is the Robot Dance, which is cosponsored by University Libraries and is inspired by the newly installed robotic sorting system at the Miller Nichols Library. SGA is trying to break the Guinness World … Read entire article »
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UMKC Herman and Dorothy Johnson Hall receives EDC Cornerstone Award
Johanna Poppel Contributing Writer As you walk into the Herman and Dorothy Johnson Residence Hall, you may notice some interesting features. There is increased awareness of recycling, lights turned off in the hallway if there is no movement and even thermostats locked at certain temperature ranges. UMKC’s newest residence hall, Johnson Residence Hall, has been selected as a finalist for the Kansas City Economic Development Corporation’s Cornerstone Award. “This award recognizes buildings with at least two of the … Read entire article »
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UMKC recognized for sustainablity
Johanna Poppel Contributing Writer Over the past few years, a growing concern to be kind to the environment swept the nation. Companies have begun using recycled materials to manufacture their products; Frito Lay even created a biodegradable chip bag for their Sunchips brand. Big-name companies are not alone on the journey to better the environment. The Sierra Club, the oldest and largest environmental advocate organization in the United States, recently recognized UMKC as one of the top 100 sustainable universities nationwide. UMKC is one of the top 100 on their list of 162 “cool schools.” The Sierra Club sent out an application asking questions about the school’s sustainability efforts and UMKC earned the 95th spot out of 162 applications. The applications ask about many aspects of sustainability such as waste management, transportation, food and even … Read entire article »
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Police Blotter
Aug. 20 8:15 a.m. Car Accident A person hit a parking meter at Cockefair parking lot with their car. 1:56 p.m. Car Accident A university van struck a parking garage camera and knocked it off the ceiling at Oak Street Parking Structure. Aug. 21 6:48 p.m. Car Accident The driver struck a concrete parking barrier and damaged his car at Rockhill parking structure. Aug. 22 11:00 a.m. Noise Disturbance Officers were dispatched to a loud party on 54th and Rockhill. 6:27 p.m. Robbery A student left his bicycle secured to the rack and returned to find it missing at Johnson Hall. Aug. 23 9:04 p.m. Car Theft A student returned to the spot where he parked his vehicle and found it to be missing by the Administrative Building. 9:08 p.m. Robbery The victim returned home to find a laptop missing on 54th and Harrison. Aug. 24 10:48 a.m. Car Accident A driver was struck when he attempted to … Read entire article »
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Freshman on a path to success
Amy Johnson Copy Editor Amra Suljic, a UMKC Freshman, recently recieved the Our Voice Our Country scholarship. By winning the scholarship, Suljic recieved $1,000 toward her tuition. With a major in communications studies and a minor in German, Suljic aims to become heavily involved in student activities. A recent Park Hill High School graduate, Suljic is still undecided about her second major; which could be psychology or political science. Suljic has four years of experience at Park Hill working as … Read entire article »
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APC cancels foam party
For many years, the UMKC Activity Programs Council (APC) has sponsored the annual foam party as a part of the fall Welcome Week. However, this year, APC has decided it would end the UMKC tradition and focus on more educational and beneficial events for the UMKC population. APC’s motive for cancelling the foam party is a current subject floating around campus. There is a laundry list of reasons why APC decided to cancel the event. Safety precautions and facility … Read entire article »
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‘The Producers’ light up the Starlight
Jillian Schleiden Copy Editor In typical Mel Brooks style, “The Producers” opened with a burst of song and bawdy jokes. “The Producers” tells the story of Max Bialystock, a failing Broadway producer, and Leo Bloom, a neurotic accountant, as they seek to make millions on Broadway’s biggest flop. Soon after teaming up, they’re joined by Ulla, the well-endowed Swedish secretary and singer. Franz Liebkind then sticks around to keep close tabs on the duo when they buy his play, … Read entire article »
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UMKC Connection
Jillian Schleiden Copy Editor Marty Thomas plays five smaller roles in The Producers, but he says Starlight Theatre played the starring spot in introducing him to the world of acting. Thomas lived in Kansas City and New York growing up, traveling between the two fairly frequently. In 1977, 11-year-old Thomas acted in the Starlight production of “Annie.” He enjoyed acting and impressed a few of the main players. Danielle Finley, who played Annie, liked Thomas and put him and his mother in touch with her agent. The agent convinced them to visit New York again and audition for some parts on Broadway. Thomas got a role in a local show, so his mother moved to New York with him to allow him a career in acting. “My mom just packed up and moved with me,” Thomas said. … Read entire article »
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