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Listening to podcasts has grown as a hobby over the recent years with 82 million people listening to podcasts in 2021.

Opinion: Podcast Picks

Scarlett Gottschalk, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024

  Finding the right podcast to listen to can be challenging. These are a couple podcasts that I believe are the pinnacle of audio entertainment.   Although he is most popular for his single “1-800-273-8255,” hip-hop and rap artist Logic hosts and produces “Logically...

The state of film has been questioned by fans and critics.

Opinion: Cinema is in Trouble.

Troi Buford, Staff Writer
February 24, 2024

  The current state of cinema is in a spotty situation; “Poor Things,” “The Iron Claw,” “Zone of Interest” and many more films of high quality have shown that the era of lower-budget movies may be the future.    Box office flops like “The Flash,” and “Ant-Man:...

The 2024 Super Bowl had 123.7 million viewers across various platforms.

Opinion: Wimpiness Killed the Super Bowl Star

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
February 18, 2024

  As the Super Bowl approached with the promise of an epic showdown, many viewers eagerly anticipated a different battle off the field – the clash of creativity between brands during the commercial breaks.   The game has worked as a perfect stage to capture the attention...

Malcom X can be streamed on Max or purchased on Amazon Prime.

Opinion Unveiling Malcom X: Spike Lee’s Best Film

Troi Buford, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024

  Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X,” starring two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, is an incredible film that delves into the life of the remarkable civil rights leader.    The 1992 film follows X as a young man as he enters a life of crime, his incarceration and his...

The Rainbow Lounge can be found on the second floor of the Student Union.

The Pride Alliance Pushes for an Increase in Members

Manuel Rivera and Brenna Oxley
February 13, 2024

  After struggling to gain and keep members last semester, UMKC’s Pride Alliance club outlined their new agenda with plans to increase membership and visibility.   The LGBTQIA+ organization offers safe spaces to queer students.   President Francesca Makuch and Vice...

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