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The Emmys 2021: Kansas City native Jason Sudeikis wins big

The Emmys 2021: Kansas City native Jason Sudeikis wins big

Connor Stewart
September 28, 2021

Jason Sudeikis, the humble comedy actor from the Kansas City metro, scored his first Emmy win for Best Male Lead in a Comedy Series for “Ted Lasso.”  Sudeikis delivered a heartwarming speech, paying tribute to mentor and “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels,...

Mental health services at UMKC

Mental health services at UMKC

Connor Stewart
September 22, 2021

September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness and open the doors for more conversation on mental health. College students are at a heightened risk for mental issues that can lead to suicide, which is the second-leading cause of death in people...

Review: “Shang-Chi” kicks new energy into Marvel

Review: “Shang-Chi” kicks new energy into Marvel

Connor Stewart
September 13, 2021

Thirteen years, 24 movies and numerous television shows have passed since the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) started with the release of “Iron Man.” Since then, the franchise has raked in billions of dollars and introduced the world to a massive slate of superpowered heroes.   One...

Review: “The Suicide Squad” - second time’s the charm

Review: “The Suicide Squad” – second time’s the charm

Connor Stewart
August 30, 2021

“The Suicide Squad” is a totally bonkers, off-the-rails, bloody good time (emphasis on bloody). After James Gunn, of “Guardians of the Galaxy”, was briefly fired from Marvel, Warner Brothers Studios snatched him up to make a film that assembles all the things he excels...

Massive earthquake strikes Haiti, estimated death toll in the thousands

Massive earthquake strikes Haiti, estimated death toll in the thousands

Connor Stewart
August 30, 2021

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti’s southern peninsula on Aug. 14, toppling buildings and killing thousands. The estimated death toll sits at 2,200, with around 12,000 injured and many more still missing.  The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the...

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