The new UMKC Tenant Union is calling for a formalized lease agreement between the university and students, so they're protected under Kansas City's Tenant Bill of Rights. Students are also calling for increased transparency better maintenance, and improved accessibility.
UMKC Chancellor C. Mauli Agrawal held his State of the University address last Thursday to discuss the university’s accomplishments during the past year and the school’s vision moving forward. However, the address was not without pushback. That same morning, members of the Graduates United of th .
Boschen organized a demonstration on campus as part of her advocacy efforts for victims of sexual violence.
Logging onto the Zoom call, UMKC sophomore Skyler Boschen switched on her camera to reveal a soft smile, a bright window and, most unexpectedly, a bird perched on her left shoulder.
As she stopped the blue parrot, Sky, from nibbling on her earring, Boschen recounted the story of how she rescued and adopted her from her previous owners that had abused her. This story, a seemingly unrelated but sweet aspect of Boschen’s life, would actually set the theme for her identity as an individual with a deep empathy for those around her, especially those who are hurting and in need of support.