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A guide to celebrate fall in Kansas City 

8 September 2023
Alaina Flory
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As we wait for the hot weather to fade, we can look forward to the fall events that are coming up in the Liberty and…

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Sustainable living as a broke college student: 4 ways to be more environmentally sustainable

28 April 2023
Alexis Harper
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Let’s talk about environmental sustainability. First, what does it mean? You have probably heard “reduce, reuse, and recycle,” but while this common phrase lists three…

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How I learned to accept my two crazy roommates

4 February 2023
Koda Rose
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Dec. 2, 2022 was the day that changed my life. I had never lived with a roommate before, let alone two at once. It’s safe…

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My family’s Thanksgiving tradition

4 November 2022
Jolia Bernal
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Every family has their own Thanksgiving traditions. Some try something new every year, but my family’s tradition has been the same for as long as…

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2022 costume trends to consider this Halloween

28 October 2022
Koda Rose
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For those who celebrate Halloween, deciding on  a costume can feel like  a monumental task. Luckily and just in time, Google released a review of…

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The seven best places to study on campus, a photo guide

30 September 2022
Elizabeth Payton
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Third floor – Pryor Learning Commons Pryor Learning Commons’ third floor may be the most well-known studying spot on campus. This space features collaborative seating…

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Hobby Feature: Lucy Beattie’s Knitting

9 September 2022
Koda Rose
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lucy Beattie, a junior chemistry and secondary education double major, took up knitting as a way to relax and refocus. “I…

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On Personal Growth

9 September 2022
Agatha Echenique
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Successfully completing a college degree can sometimes feel like an impossible and unending odyssey. Inevitably, one hits a point in the academic year where the…

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Spring Fashion Trends in 2022

6 May 2022
Teresa Mainzer
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Sunny spring days call for a closet refresh to experiment with new style trends and plan the perfect outfit. Spring is the ideal opportunity to…

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