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Potential NBA Expansion into KC

29 October 2021
Trent Brink
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As the 75th anniversary of the NBA kicks off and the leaves begin to change colors, fans across the nation dive into their passion for…

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Local business review: Sugar Kittens Cafe and Cattery

15 October 2021
Liz Payton and Sam Bahler
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Although cat cafes are still a relatively new business genre in the United States, these lively shops stand as an exceptionally creative way to both…

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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…

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Jewell enters Level A2 of Operation Resurgent Campus – the second phase of its pandemic response

21 May 2021
Elizabeth Payton
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On May 17, William Jewell College transitioned from Level B of Operation Safe Campus (OSC) to Level A2 of Operation Resurgent Campus (ORC) following a…

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A view of Kansas City

7 May 2021
Krista Halstead
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As one of the midwest’s largest cities, Kansas City finds itself with a variety of architectural styles. While popular architectural styles changed, the city continued…

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What to do on a rainy day

23 April 2021
Hannah Koehler
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While rainy days may complicate outdoor plans, don’t cry about it. Some things are simply better on rainy days. April showers are common but don’t…

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An oasis in the Crossroads

16 April 2021
Hannah Koehler
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Verdant 128 W 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Tucked into a row of shops in the Kansas City Crossroads district is a small botanical…

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Making strides for police reform in Missouri

9 April 2021
Alaina Flory
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Protests calling for police reform have swept the country for the past year, sparked by former police officer Derek Chauvin’s killing of George Floyd in…

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How to Enjoy a Spring Break Day: A KC Staycation

19 March 2021
Catherine Dema
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Like many other students, I have hardly taken advantage of our first couple spring break days. They’ve been just as stress- and homework-filled as most…

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