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Tag: arts and culture

Art and History Museums: The Virtual Experience

26 February 2021
Alaina Flory
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Throughout the course of COVID-19, ordinary activities had to be adapted to fit our new normal of social-distancing, mask-wearing and self-quarantining. Restaurants have adjusted to…

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Five Books That Have Impacted Me

19 February 2021
Teresa Mainzer
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As a self-proclaimed avid reader, many books have influenced my worldview and helped me understand my identity. I’ve learned so much about different cultures and…

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Restaurant Review: Crows Coffee

19 February 2021
Christina Kirk
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Crows Coffee South Plaza, Colonial Shops 304 E 51st St, Kansas City, MO 64112 I first went to Crows Coffee in January of my sophomore…

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Inscape prepares for 2021 issue, opens for submissions

12 February 2021
Catherine Dema
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Inscape, William Jewell College’s literary magazine, has opened for submissions for its 2021 issue. The magazine publishes works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art and other…

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The role model effect illustrates the significance of Kamala Harris as Vice President

12 February 2021
William Humphrey
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On Wednesday, Jan. 20 of this year, history was made when Kamala Harris was sworn in as the 49th Vice President of the United States…

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Opinion: Holiday Travel and Parties Can Wait

4 December 2020
Caitlin Overmeyer
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COVID-19 has changed the way life has operated for the past nine months. One of the biggest changes due to the pandemic is that social…

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How to cook up Christmas magic

4 December 2020
Michaela Esau
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As the classic holiday carol proclaims, Christmastime is here. We all should be decking the halls, enjoying the golden days of yore and getting our…

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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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