COVID-19 has changed the way life has operated for the past nine months. One of the biggest changes due to the pandemic is that social distancing protocols across the country have made gatherings for the holidays difficult. The holiday season – including holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa –…
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Nelson-Atkins photography curator quits in protest over layoffs
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a beloved Kansas City institution that brings art and culture to the public for free. Like many businesses and public spaces, the museum closed this spring due to COVID-19, and reopened its doors Sept. 12. While admission is still free, art lovers will need…
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Kansas City Storytelling Celebration to take place virtually in November
Stories are an integral part of all cultures, and the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration seeks to bring the art of storytelling to light. For centuries, storytelling has been one of the best ways of educating and entertaining. Before there was the internet, people would have gathered around the campfire on…
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Halloween Ghost Story: Zombie Road
While many ghost stories consist of a bunch of circumstantial evidence with no real cause, some are a little more factual. The appeal of ghost stories heightens around Halloween when it appears that the supernatural might be brought to life. One such ghost story that takes place in our own…
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An Ode to Things Missed: COVID-19 Edition
A little over six months ago, I was in a different country studying abroad and living out my young adult dream of being on my own, being independent and exploring the world. Talk of the novel coronavirus circulating in many countries was just a whisper uttered offhandedly during conversations. For…
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Mask-Wearing 101 with Baby Yoda
As we transition to on-campus living, wearing a mask around the Hill is vitally important. There are many ways someone could wear a mask incorrectly. Baby Yoda wants to share his instructions on how to properly wear a mask so he can help keep these Cardinals on campus!
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Health Column: Healthy Tips for Summer Fun
After a long and exhausting school year, the summer is anticipated by nearly every college student. While taking advantage of long hours spent lounging by the pool, or just doing whatever you want, keep in mind these healthy tips that will make your summer more fun and help you look…
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“Me!” was definitely not for me
As most people probably know, Taylor Swift released a new single with Brendon Urie, lead singer of alternative/rock/pop band Panic! At The Disco. The single was released a couple of days ago to the adoring screams and adoration of “Swifties,” as Taylor’s fans so affectionately call themselves. Disclaimer: I am…
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Traveling on a college student’s dime: going to OKC
There is actually more than one “KC” in the Midwest. Although the other is Oklahoma City, known lovingly as OKC, it’s still a pretty cool and eclectic place to travel around. Full of history, activities and good food, I went to Oklahoma City this weekend to check out the scene.…
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