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Amidst the festive spirit of St. Patricks Day, the iconic symbol of luck, the clover, reminds us of the rich traditions and celebrations honoring Irish heritage.

Exploring St. Patrick’s Day Alternatives in Kansas City

Aydan Stigler and Grace Beshore
March 14, 2024

  The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration is just around the corner, and with celebration comes large crowds.    The annual city parade usually draws in almost 200,000 attendees, but due to the recent tragedy at the Chiefs Superbowl parade, those numbers might decline.   If...

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...

The program for the Sight x Sound event featuring the performers.

Art and Music Collide: UMKC Conservatory Students Shine in Monet-Inspired Performance

Catie Walker, Staff Writer
March 13, 2024

  UMKC Conservatory students explored impressionism through music in a sold-out show at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art for the “Sight X Sound: An Art and Music Series.”   “Monet and his Modern Contemporaries” was the first in a series of three performances in...

Earth Mother by Sheron Smith

Her Art/Their Art Explores the Female Experience in the 21st Century

Elyse Bredfeldt, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024

  Her Art/Their Art is a collection that aims to answer the question: “What does it mean to identify, live, navigate, or be perceived by society as Womxn in 21st century America?”      The gallery was co-curated by Natasha Ria El-Scari, the director of the UMKC Women’s...

The topic has circulated the Internet with scientists weighing in.

Students Weigh in on Charlotte the Stingray’s Pregnancy: Shark-Ray or Asexual Reproduction?

Maisy Blanton and Evelyn Berger
March 10, 2024

  Charlotte, a round stingray at an aquarium in North Carolina, has become pregnant despite not having a mate for eight years now.    Scientists are confounded by this phenomenon, and many speculate that her two male shark roommates are possible fathers.   The alternate...

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