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Coronavirus—the entertainment industry’s worst nightmare

Coronavirus—the entertainment industry’s worst nightmare

Adeta Chareunsab
April 9, 2020

From delayed movie releases to canceled concert tours, the coronavirus has taken over the entertainment industry. The pandemic has swept across the U.S., becoming the biggest threat to cinephiles, music lovers and celebrities themselves. Upcoming blockbusters like “Fast...

UMKC Libraries “Shining a Light” on underrepresented composers

UMKC Libraries “Shining a Light” on underrepresented composers

Adeta Chareunsab
February 26, 2020

You’re probably aware of who Mozart, Beethoven and Bach are, but did you know there are many more composers who aren’t just old, white men? With UMKC Libraries’ new online exhibit, “Shining a Light,” you can now discover many 21st century composers from historically...

UMKC student wins award for best technical production on “Grease”

UMKC student wins award for best technical production on “Grease”

Adeta Chareunsab
February 5, 2020

Lights, camera, action! Do you ever wonder why directors emphasize lights first in such a phrase? Well, lights are more important to a show than you may think. Senior Rachael Carney was recently awarded best technical production by Broadway World Kansas City for her work...

Film Review: “The Rise of Skywalker”

Film Review: “The Rise of Skywalker”

Adeta Chareunsab
January 19, 2020

As someone who just got into Star Wars about a month ago after watching all the movies available on Disney+, I guess you could say that I’ve become a fan of the franchise. It was also pure luck that I was able to finish them on time just before “The Rise of Skywalker”...

The lives of UMKC art students

The lives of UMKC art students

Adeta Chareunsab
November 21, 2019

Being an art major in college is quite similar to any other major out there. We stress about classes and homework, and even have the same unhealthy college diet. While all students of different majors have the same college habits, art majors experience their days a bit...

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