On July 1, 2021, the NCAA made it legal for all collegiate athletes to receive endorsement, or Name, Image, and Likeness (NLI) deals, while still maintaining eligibility as a student-athlete. Activities such as product partnerships, social media deals and autographs were previously against the rules, but now serve as incentives…
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Made in KC lookbook
The following lookbook showcases the many local- and Kansas-City themed products that the marketplace, Made in KC, has to offer. One of their many locations across the Kansas CIty metro is in downtown Kansas City on the Country Club Plaza. Their other locations include cafés, shops, and bars. The store…
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The Ins and Outs of the Vice President of Academic Affairs Role
As of Fall 2022, Dr. Gary Armstrong, professor of political science, has been appointed Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Vice President of Academic Affairs (or VPAA) is best understood in the context of the previous role that it partially replaced – that of the Provost. The Provost, in…
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The seven best places to study on campus, a photo guide
Third floor – Pryor Learning Commons Pryor Learning Commons’ third floor may be the most well-known studying spot on campus. This space features collaborative seating areas, two sound-proof conference rooms and a coffee shop, The Beak. With floor-to-ceiling windows facing East and West, the area is illuminated by the morning’s…
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Review: Icebergs Italian Ice and Gelato in Liberty, MO
If you haven’t heard, there is a new dessert shop on the Liberty Square, called Icebergs Italian Ice & Gelato. They serve various flavors, offered in multiple sizes, of Italian ice and gelato, and you can even get a mixture of both, which is called gelati. You can get one,…
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Jewell launches Center for Faith and Culture, exploring spirituality
After several years of inactivity, William Jewell College is restoring spiritual services with the launch of its Center for Faith and Culture. The comprehensive program focuses on individual spiritual exploration with campus- and community-wide courses, meetings and resources. This year’s leadership for the Center includes Reverend Craig MacLeod Walls, director…
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Internet provider drops Kiwi Farms forum linked to harassment
Earlier this month, the internet forum Kiwi Farms was dropped by its primary service provider, Cloudflare, after intense public pressure protesting the website’s encouragement of hate crimes. Since its inception nearly a decade ago, Kiwi Farms has been known to be a platform for harassment campaigns, particularly against members of the…
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Opinion: Underrated sports movies
As Hollywood continues to scrape the bottom of the barrel for ideas, good sports movies remain uncommon. Here are a few that may have never achieved mainstream popularity, but still deliver the inspiring stories, captivating drama and unrelenting comedy that audiences crave from sports movies. “Trouble with the Curve” (2012)…
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Photo Feature: Student photography spotlight
The following photos were submitted by senior Kari Tott, featuring an anonymous model. Tott showcases the singer, dancer and model in her photos to display the versatility of one location.Each of these photos are taken at the same location but given the illusion of several locations. The following pictures were…
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