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Category: Arts & Culture

Photo Feature: Christmas Markets

4 December 2020
Christina Kirk
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In December of 2019 – just before the pandemic hit – I was lucky enough to spend the holiday season traveling Europe. Naturally, I made…

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Opinion: Holiday Travel and Parties Can Wait

4 December 2020
Caitlin Overmeyer
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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…

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How to cook up Christmas magic

4 December 2020
Michaela Esau
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As the classic holiday carol proclaims, Christmastime is here. We all should be decking the halls, enjoying the golden days of yore and getting our…

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Movie Review: “The Queen’s Gambit”

4 December 2020
Krista Halstead
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Netflix’s newest hit mini-series, “The Queen’s Gambit,” was released Oct. 23, but is just now rising in popularity. An unlikely smash hit, the show has…

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Nelson-Atkins photography curator quits in protest over layoffs

20 November 2020
Caitlin Overmeyer
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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…

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How to (safely) support local businesses during the holidays

20 November 2020
Savannah Hawley
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The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes the holiday buying season. For better or worse, the holidays are synonymous with gift-giving. With…

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Art in Times of Crisis

20 November 2020
Trent Brink
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I’m sure one thing that everyone reading this can agree on is that they are scared to check the screen time stats on their phone…

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How to Write a Professional Email

20 November 2020
Agatha Echenique
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This infographic gives an outline of all the important parts of writing a professional email.

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Photo Feature: Appreciating What Earth Has to Offer

20 November 2020
Kari Tott
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Times are hard during a pandemic but don’t forget to stop and appreciate the beauty this earth has to offer. Hopefully, these photos will help…

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