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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...

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...

Nina Simone: Four Women” playbook.

The KC Rep’s “Nina Simone: Four Women” is both timeless and poignant.

Maisy Blanton, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024

  The Kansas City Repertory Theater (KCRep) recently performed “Nina Simone: Four Women.” The show follows musician Nina Simone as she explores her role as a civil rights activist after the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama.   The attack,...

Around 1 million people were estimated to be in attendance at the parade.

One Dead, Several Injured During Chiefs Parade

Zach Gunter and Jazlyn Summers
February 14, 2024

Update:   As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the number of those injured at the Union Station shooting after the Chiefs Super Bowl parade increased to 30 people.   Lisa Lopez-Galvan, is confirmed dead and the remining victims' ages range from 8 years old to 47 years...

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