NIKI, the up-and-coming pop star from the Asian music collective 88rising that is home to artists such as Joji and Rich Brian, released her debut album “Moonchild” early last month. The 21-year-old Indonesian singer-songwriter made quite the impression on the music industry with her breakout EP “Zephyr” back in 2018…
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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Cafe
The restaurant industry has been hit especially hard throughout 2020. Many restaurants cannot re-open due to COVID-19 precautions, and many patrons do not go to those that are open in an effort to reduce risk in the community. Since the first lockdown in March, the food service industry has lost…
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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Happy Gillis
The restaurant industry has been hit especially hard throughout 2020, as many restaurants cannot re-open due to COVID-19 precautions, and many patrons do not go to those that are open in an effort to reduce risk in the community. Since the first lockdown in March, the food service industry has…
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Rediscovering Your Love of Reading
There is a story of woe that is common among college campuses. It goes something like this: “When I was younger, I loved reading. I used to devour entire books in one day. My appetite for words was near insatiable. But as I got older, and especially when I got…
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Podcast Recommendations
With categories from news and science to fiction and arts, there is a podcast out there for everyone. As someone who only started actively listening to podcasts recently, I can firmly say that all it takes is one good podcast to become a frequent listener. They are great to listen…
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Joji returns with lo-fi pop album “Nectar”
After a long period of waiting, Joji, the Asian American lo-fi hip hop artist, has dropped his new album. And though it is not a sequel to “Pink Guy,” Joji’s third solo album “Nectar” that stays true to brand – dealing with feelings of loneliness, personal growth, longing and true love…
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Day Trips for Jewell Students
Fall is here! Grab some friends, put on your coziest sweater and take a day trip from Jewell. Below are some options in Liberty, Kansas City and the surrounding area for fun fall activities that are COVID-19 friendly. All are within an hour drive from Jewell, so they are perfect…
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Artists adapt with virtual performances in uncertain times
Like many others, my pre-lockdown summer plans revolved around a concert. I was supposed to be making a trip to Florida in May to see BTS, the K-pop superstars with an international name. Like most artists, their entire tour got canceled. As an apology, and in order to stay connected…
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A Fall Day in Kansas City
If I were to miraculously have a day with no classes, no homework, no extracurriculars, no work and no obligations this October, I would plan my ideal fall day in Kansas City revolving around my favorite spots in the city, good food and the opportunity to see some fall foliage.…
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