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Inside CUA’s search for acts and performances

21 November 2014
Brett Stone
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(from left to right) Sara Bailey, Kristen Meinhart, Justin Willman, Amber Krigbaum and Ben Shingole. Ben Shinogle, CUA Director, explains the process of bringing performers…

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“Skimmin” app provides quick and reliable news

14 November 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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Skimmin app provides a 325-character summary of that day’s major news stories. The app is free and available for iPhone, iPad and Android. I do…

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Liberty City Council 2014 agenda includes new tax policies, growth promotion

14 November 2014
Hannah Garner
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The Liberty City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. The current council is pursuing goals established in 2008, as well…

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Headlines: humanitarian situation in Syria

14 November 2014
Alexandria Acord
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The Syrian Civil War continues to impact the lives of civilians and drive the refugee crisis in the region. The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria…

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Headlines: results of the race that unseated Eric Cantor

7 November 2014
Grace Smith
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Eric Cantor resigned from his congressional seat and position as speaker of the house after Dave Brat received the Republican nomination for Virginia’s 7th District…

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Republican incumbent Roberts rolls over independent Orman in Kansas state race

7 November 2014
Mary Luber
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Photo: Travis Heying / The Wichita Eagle / http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article2638314.html The sunflower state was seeing red as the midterm election results rolled in Tuesday, Nov. 4.…

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Missouri voters reject early voting and teacher evaluation amednments

7 November 2014
Stephen Herrera
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On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters were presented with four potential constitutional amendments.  Amendment 2 covered new policies for criminal trials, Amendment 3 proposed new teacher evaluation…

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Sophomore students encourage midterm voting through volunteer work

7 November 2014
Erin Melton
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Brett Stone and Caitlin Troutman, sophomores, volunteered for local campaigns during the midterm season. Prior to the Nov. 4 midterm elections, William Jewell’s political communication…

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Incumbent Republican Sam Graves holds congressional seat

7 November 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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Republican Incumbent Sam Graves won the 2014 race for the United States House of Representatives in Missouri’s 6th district. Graves ran against challengers Democrat Bill Hedge and Libertarian…

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