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Tag: nature

Finding Common Ground?

13 February 2026
Ethan Naber
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Photo by Hendrik Cornelissen on Unsplash

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Infographic: Why people love spring

31 March 2023
Koda Rose
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Photo Feature: Student photography spotlight

16 September 2022
Kari Tott
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The following photos were submitted by senior Kari Tott, featuring an anonymous model. Tott showcases the singer, dancer and model in her photos to display…

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Enjoying Spring in Kansas City

8 April 2022
Teresa Mainzer
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March 20 was the official beginning of the spring season, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy spring in Kansas City. Leaving the…

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The Colors of Jewell

12 November 2021
Kari Tott
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William Jewell’s campus has started its transition into its fall colors, so let these pictures be a reminder to you to sit down and enjoy…

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Photo Feature: Appreciating What Earth Has to Offer

20 November 2020
Kari Tott
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Times are hard during a pandemic but don’t forget to stop and appreciate the beauty this earth has to offer. Hopefully, these photos will help…

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Photo Feature: Appreciating Nature During the Quarantine

8 May 2020
Kari Tott
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In this photo feature, I wanted to focus on nature. As this is the final issue this year, I wanted to wrap up my quarantine…

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Photo feature: The garden spider

18 October 2019
MacKenzie Roth
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The garden spider spins a circular web and will always sit in the center, facing downwards waiting to spin any intruder that enters. The zigzag…

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Photo Feature: Summer Snaps

7 September 2018
Clare Kimmis
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