Messenger Coffee Co. is taking over the last two Kaldi’s Coffee in Kansas City to remodel them under their own brand. The two Kaldi’s Coffee locations in the Country Club Plaza will be closed by April 1, and Messenger plans to reopen them later that month. The new locations...

After COVID-19 made waves in March 2020, we were forced to adhere to the new normal. Mandatory masks and social distancing have become a part of our everyday lives.  While the physical aspect of the coronavirus has been covered thoroughly, the aspect of the mental and...

Actress Cicely Tyson passed away on Jan. 28 at 96 years old. Tyson’s passing was announced by her management team, but the cause of death is still unknown. Tyson was a well-known staple in the Black community and played parts in many breakthrough films such as: “The Help,”...

Students gathered at a demonstration last Monday, Jan. 25 outside Oak Street Hall to bring advocacy for sexual assault survivors and force a change to sexual assault policies at UMKC. The demonstration was organized by UMKC sophomore Skyler Boschen exactly one year after...

Disney+ released its hit movie, “Soul,” in December and captured the hearts of millions. “Soul” made many people question the way they’re living their life and their life’s purpose. Many wondered how such a lighthearted Disney movie could bring out so many raw emotions....