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Higher Education in Missouri: How students are Addressing 4/20 in 2024

Higher Education in Missouri: How students are Addressing 4/20 in 2024

Dominick Love, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024

  The “dopest” day of the year occurred this Saturday on April 20, 2024, also known as 4/20.   Occurring only once every millennium, the date 4/20/2024 is also a palindrome. Read forwards or backwards, the numbers have the same meaning.   The term “420” started...

The children involved with Camp Quality.

Camp Quality: Empowering Children with Cancer and Their Families Through Hope and Support

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024

Camp Quality is a summer camp and support system that empowers children battling cancer and their families.    Deeply rooted in resilience, love and community, Camp Quality provides an experience beyond traditional summer camps. It's a place where children facing this sickness...

A photo of Pride Haven.

A Place to Call Home

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024

Tucked into the corner of 31st and Troost is a Pride Haven for queer youth who face homelessness, abandonment and discrimination.      Organized by SAVE, Inc., the overnight shelter is open 24/7 and offers a variety of support for members of the LGBTQIA community in ages...

The time capsule.

Work-Study Student Recreates Time Capsule Project

Elyse Bredfeldt, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

  The Women’s Center collected items through the month of March meant to represent aspects of the lives of women in 2024.    The inspiration for this project came following the death of their founding director, Ruth Margolin last October. Chelsie Duckworth, the senior...

Visit the City Market to explore local vendors.

Smart Saving Strategies for a Wallet-Friendly Spring Break

Emily Wheeler, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024

  UMKC students are ready for the upcoming week-long spring break, but are their wallets?   From travel adventures to staycations, spring break plans don’t have to break the bank.    Brandon Vazquez, senior computer science major, will visit Miami during his week...

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