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Artist Feature: Emma Mayfield

4 December 2020
Minnie Goodbody
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Emma Mayfield’s journey as an artist began as early as sixth grade, when she participated in a small private school theater production. She has been…

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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 prepare the ideal Thanksgiving feast

13 November 2020
Michaela Esau
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As assignments, a deadly pandemic and post-election tensions fill us with fear, I find solace in filling my mind with warm carbs instead. Thanksgiving may…

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Restaurant Review: La Costa Mexicana

6 November 2020
Teresa Mainzer
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La Costa Mexicana is a locally-owned restaurant located at 5 E. Kansas Street on the Liberty Square – a couple minutes from the William Jewell…

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Jewell Theatre Company adapts to COVID-19 with filmed version of “1984”

6 November 2020
Christina Kirk
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Among the traditions at William Jewell College that were most affected by COVID-19, the annual theatrical productions put on by Jewell Theatre Company (JTC) were…

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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Pirate’s Bone Burgers

30 October 2020
Savannah Hawley
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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…

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Artist Feature: Claire Henry

30 October 2020
Hannah Koehler
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Claire Henry is a sophomore digital media communications major whose artwork varies from graphic design and digital-based work to photography and ceramics.  In high school,…

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