Located on the corner of W 8th and Central and still swinging after 25 years, The Phoenix is a jazz bar and restaurant that serves American fare and plays live music six days a week. In addition to being an excellent location for a live show and an evening cocktail,…
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COVID-19 Update
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in coordination with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) have released documents to health officials in all 50 states outlining the strategy for the distribution of a possible coronavirus vaccine. This strategy is a…
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Blessed is the true judge: A Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This tribute is almost too hard to write. How do I memorialize a woman who, without any personal interaction, has changed the course of my life? In short, that’s what Ruth Bader Ginsburg did – almost all of the liberties, both monotonous and monumental, that underrepresented groups have, they owe to…
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Kansas City Sports Culture
Kansas City – the home of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. Chiefs and Royals fans are known for their passion and outrageous team spirit. Locals embrace their teams, but if you’re not from the Kansas City area, it is a whole new experience in the sports…
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U.S. based company “Oracle” purchases popular app “TikTok”
TikTok fans no longer have to worry about the end of the app after the announcement of its purchase by Oracle, a U.S. technology corporation. The prominent app has grown in popularity during quarantine and is now a staple in many American’s smartphones. Claims that TikTok was a threat to…
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Funky Socks of Jewell
Angelica Gutierrez gives us a peek into some Jewell students’ funky sock collections.
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Opinion: Inclusivity and Diversity at the Oscars
Since 1929, The Academy Awards have been primarily white. The first African-American actor to win in a competitive category was Hattie McDaniel in 1940 but only for a supporting role. An African-American director has yet to win an Oscar for Best Director. The first nomination of an African-American director was…
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Opinion: The Evolution of “Karen” Videos
If you spend any time on social media platforms such as Youtube or TikTok, you have likely come across the trend of “Karen” videos. For those who are unfamiliar with Karen videos, they are videos of generally white, middle-aged women who are causing a big scene in public areas over…
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Opinion: Pink or blue? Who cares?
We have all seen the countless videos centered around the big question everyone seems to want to know: is the new baby a bouncing boy or a glittery girl? You’ll find your answer in cakes filled with sprinkles, balloons filled with confetti, baseballs filled with colored powder and, recently, pyrotechnics…
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