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Month: February 2024

Strikes End as WGA and SAG-AFTRA Win New Contracts with AMPTP

23 February 2024
Koda Rose
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From May 2 to Sep. 26, 2023, the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) successfully secured a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and…

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Beware the Ancient Evils of William Jewell College

23 February 2024
H. William Speck
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This may be the last I am heard from again. It is of critical importance — indeed, crucial — that this article is read. Do…

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Black History Month 2024

23 February 2024
Anna Bodine
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Even though there is only one week left in February, which is Black History Month, Black history and Black lives are important all year round.…

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Donald Trump and the 2024 Election

16 February 2024
Alee Dickey
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Since 2016, our news feeds have been dominated by the presence of former President Donald Trump. As he reenters the political arena, eyeing the 2024…

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Six Steps to the Perfect Playlist

16 February 2024
Ethan Naber
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We all have that friend with perfect taste in music. They’ve seemingly got it all – their song recommendations are always fire. (Yes, I did…

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NASCAR: A Beginner’s Guide

16 February 2024
Matthew Parker
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Chances are, you’ve heard of NASCAR, but you may not know much about the sport besides the fact that the cars go fast, turn left,…

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The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium: Photo Feature

16 February 2024
Koda Rose
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The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has always been one of my happy places. When I was younger, my family would often take summer trips…

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The Rise of Hamas: Origins and Overthrow

9 February 2024
Ethan Naber
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Author’s note: This is the first in a series of articles that address the war between Israel and Hamas, which started in 2023 and continues…

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Valentine’s Day: A guide for the chronically single

9 February 2024
Teresa Mainzer
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Is there such a thing as the Grinch but for Valentine’s Day? I think I can speak for lots of singles who are tired of…

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