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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...

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 album was released on March 29, 2024.

Review: “Cowboy Carter”: Beyoncé’s Defiant Journey into Country Music

Jazlyn Summers, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

  “COWBOY CARTER” is a beautifully written, well-thought-out work of art containing a message directly from the core of Beyonce’s southern heart.    As the second act to her summer smash “RENAISSANCE,” this album had some big boots to fill– and it did not...

The Goldenberg Duo performing at the Diastole Scholars’ Center.

Melodic Magic: The Goldenberg Duo Enchants UMKC

Mhina Major, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024

 The Goldenberg Duo graced UMKC with a magical piano and violin performance. The brother and sister duo showcased their talents on March 21 at the Diastole Scholars’ Center.   As they played, Dr. William Goldenberg mesmerized the audience with his piano skills and his...

The show has brought back an old fanbase as well as bringing in new fans.

Review: X-Men’s Explosive Comeback

Troi Buford, Staff Writer
April 9, 2024

  “X-Men ‘97’s” incredible return to the television screen has caught many people off guard.    Most people have lost faith in Disney’s ability to make quality TV shows after a series of financial and critical flops. After shows like “Echo” and “Secret...

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