UMKC’s policies regarding COVID have gone into “half-pregnant” territory. Both masking and vaccination are “strongly encouraged,” which, in practice, translates to no coherent direction.  Admittedly, it is an odd time when — we hope — we are nearing the...

The historic and independently-owned Screenland Armour Theater is offering free movie tickets and popcorn for select showings Nov. 13 and 14 through a partnership with Pluto TV.  Free tickets are available during regular business hours now through the weekend at the...

UMKC is offering free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters every two weeks through Dec. 7 inside the Student Union.  Those who opt to get vaccinated on campus will receive a $25 Visa gift card in addition to entry into a lottery of $250 and $500.  “I feel like I...

If you saw the headline and chose to read this story, dear reader, you must fall into one of three factions:   I’m curious, let’s see where this goes.Hello! I’m the choir, please preach to me. Hell no! Vaccine mandates are un-American and violate my rights! Let’s...

UMKC has coordinated a new series of eatery concepts to rotate throughout the school year inside the Student Union. Temporary limited-menu restaurants, known as pop-up restaurants, have existed since the 2000s. Typical pop-up restaurants are a way for aspiring chefs to experiment...