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Kansas City experiences record February snowfall

11 March 2022
Zachary Dube
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On Feb. 18, the midwest was pounded with a record-breaking winter storm. In the Kansas and Missouri region, snowfall ranged from three to 11 inches with a final count of seven inches in Kansas City alone. The total snowfall broke a record set in 1893 for the most snow on…

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Scientists monitor new COVID-19 Omicron variant

10 December 2021
Zachary Dube
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For nearly two years, the world has fought to stop COVID-19. The deadly pandemic has rampaged throughout the world, leaving millions dead and changing life forever for practically everyone. As the world approaches the second anniversary of the first reported case, the war against COVID-19 is still raging on. While…

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University of Missouri – Columbia responds to misconduct by fraternity

5 November 2021
Zachary Dube
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This past week the University of Missouri, Columbia campus suspended all fraternity activity after a freshman was found unresponsive at a fraternity party. The school’s administration and Interfraternity Council (IFC) made the decision together. “We decided in tandem to put a halt on all fraternity activity, so that we can…

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Racist Homecoming sign sparks outrage in greater Kansas City community

29 October 2021
Samantha Bahler
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Over the weekend of Sept. 24, 2021, a photo took the Olathe and Kansas City community by storm, prompting district and city-wide calls to action in preventing instances of racist speech or expression. The photo detailed two white students holding a sign stating, “If I was black, I would be…

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Kansas City extends indoor mask mandate

8 October 2021
Alaina Flory
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On Oct. 7, Kansas City’s City Council voted to extend the current mask mandate until Nov. 4 with plans to consider modifications as the circumstances of the ongoing pandemic evolve.  The mask mandate was put into place on Aug. 2 by Mayor Quinton Lucas and had originally been scheduled to…

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Jewell Alum represents U.S. at UN General Assembly

1 October 2021
Zachary Dube
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This past week, President Joe Biden announced his list of United States’ representatives attending the United Nations General Assembly. Among the list of representatives was Tom Carnahan, who graduated from William Jewell College in 2005 with a degree in International Relations. After completing his undergraduate degree, Carnahan attended the University…

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U.S. departs from Afghanistan after 20-year war

24 September 2021
Zachary Dube
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After 20 years, the United States’ longest war is over. A day before President Joe Biden’s deadline of  Aug. 31, the U.S. evacuated Afghanistan of as many U.S. citizens and Afghan refugees as possible. However, the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw has been under fire after recent events, including a…

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Reusable SpaceX Rocket lands at the International Space Station

7 May 2021
Zachary Dube
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SpaceX launched a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on April 23. The astronauts originated from three countries: the United States, France and Japan. Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur work for NASA; Akihiko Hoshide is a member of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA); and Thomas Pesquet…

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FDA, CDC lift pause on Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

7 May 2021
Kyler Schardein
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United States health officials lifted their recommended pause on the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine April 23, after 11 days of the hold. After conducting a review of available data and reaching out to healthcare providers across the U.S., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease…

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  • An account of Student Senate’s Dec. 5 meeting: Armstrong and McBroom brief students on faculty council’s investigation into academic freedom Dec 16, 2022
  • Woman not charged in Independence, MO shooting of off-duty firefighter, citing ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws Dec 2, 2022
  • Opinion: Faculty Council’s executive summary of the report on academic freedom should be shared with the student body Dec 2, 2022
  • Opinion: It’s time we consider mental health in student-athletics Nov 18, 2022
  • Opinion: Everyone can, and should, be vegan Nov 18, 2022
  • An Overview of the Racial Reconciliation Commission’s Nov. 10 Town Hall Nov 18, 2022

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