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Month: April 2023

Fat straw required: Best boba places to try out

28 April 2023
Zach Gilmore
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Bubble tea, also known as boba milk tea, is a refreshing drink favored by many. For those who enjoy tea yet want something with a…

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William Jewell College’s Celebration of Honors 2023

28 April 2023
Agatha Echenique
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On Apr. 21, The Celebration of Honors took place. This event honors student achievement at William Jewell College. Specifically, the names of students who have…

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Fern Bar: A new bar coming to Kansas City

28 April 2023
Claire Henry
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This summer, a new bar named “Fern Bar” will be coming to Downtown Kansas City. Fern Bar is an agave and sugarcane-centric bar. Although the…

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Wave of anti-LGBT+ legislation continues as Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey places new restrictions on patients of any age seeking gender-affirming care via emergency rule

28 April 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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UPDATE – May 1st, 2023, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo granted a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s emergency rule…

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New bases, new ball: Rule changes in the 2023 season

28 April 2023
Ethan Naber
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We’re nearly a month into the 2023 MLB season, and significant changes have been made at the highest level of the game of baseball. All…

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Sustainable living as a broke college student: 4 ways to be more environmentally sustainable

28 April 2023
Alexis Harper
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Let’s talk about environmental sustainability. First, what does it mean? You have probably heard “reduce, reuse, and recycle,” but while this common phrase lists three…

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The need for niche sports

28 April 2023
Trent Brink
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The rise of technology and social media has enabled the growth of previously unimaginable communities within niche sports. Sports that were once considered obscure or…

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Weird in the World of Al Yankovic: Comedy matters in music

28 April 2023
Elijah Tang-Spigelman
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As an up-and-coming music educator, I have experienced music from all kinds of perspectives and genres. As a result, I have gained a clear understanding…

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Tupperware Brands potential shutdown

28 April 2023
Koda Rose
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On April 7, 2023, Tupperware Brands released a statement regarding recent efforts for financial assistance, partners and investors. Tupperware Brands Corporation wrote, “In addition, the…

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