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Hammerhand plans to open new location with updated design by end of year

30 October 2020
Sydney Bass
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Hammerhand has been a go-to coffee shop for many William Jewell College students since its opening in 2016. The company brews its own coffee and…

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Nelson-Atkins Museum plans to celebrate Dia de los Muertos virtually

30 October 2020
Agatha Echenique
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Nov. 1 marks the ten year anniversary of the Dia de Los Muertos celebration at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Because of COVID-19, the museum…

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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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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Cafe

23 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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NIKI impresses with her debut album “Moonchild”

23 October 2020
William Humphrey
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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…

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The State of Restaurants in Kansas City: Happy Gillis

16 October 2020
Savannah Hawley
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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…

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Rediscovering Your Love of Reading

16 October 2020
Agatha Echenique
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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…

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Podcast Recommendations

16 October 2020
Krista Halstead
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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…

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Artists adapt with virtual performances in uncertain times

9 October 2020
Krista Halstead
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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…

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