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Category: Arts & Culture

NBA Playoffs Update

6 May 2022
Trent Brink
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In the recently expanded NBA playoffs, 16 teams entered the tournament and 8 currently remain. Many analysts and fans alike have celebrated the parity of…

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Books to read during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

6 May 2022
Krista Halstead
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Literature is, and always will be, a valuable tool in learning about the lives of others. Reading can connect us to cultures different and unique…

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How to celebrate Earth Day

22 April 2022
Alaina Flory
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Earth Day is an important day to reflect on our everyday actions that impact the planet we live on. The Earth Day 2022 theme encourages…

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Video Game Review: Lego Star Wars: the Skywalker Saga

22 April 2022
Krista Halstead
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Lego video games have been released for a long time, some of the most popular being spins on popular, well-known media. In these games, you…

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Vince Staples: A Return to Ramona Park Roots

22 April 2022
Sam Pfeiffer
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Odd Future is a name that became practically ubiquitous during the early 2010s, most often remembered as a collective of ambitious teenagers reputable for influencing…

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2022 Grammy’s Recap

8 April 2022
Krista Halstead
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The 64th Annual Grammy Awards were held April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. It was a night of high anticipation, as the awards for artist,…

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Jewell Theatre Company presents 9 to 5: The Musical

8 April 2022
Alexis Harper
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Anyone who has witnessed a production by the performers of William Jewell College knows the outstanding talent that these artists possess. This week, the Jewell…

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Review: The Tragedy of MacBeth

11 March 2022
Krista Halstead
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Released in late 2021, “The Tragedy of Macbeth” was a hidden gem. The film was produced by A24, the same studio responsible for films such…

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10 Black-Owned Businesses in Kansas City and Liberty

25 February 2022
Teresa Mainzer
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A great way to celebrate Black History Month is to shop local and support Black business owners. Historically, Black business owners have faced systemic oppression…

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