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A pile of cash sits around a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. Even with tight budgets, college students place a huge emphasis on owning brand-name items that are worth more than they should be spending.

Opinion: Cash, credentials and culture — Is middle class more than the money?

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025

 Defining “middle class” has never been easy. In fact, it is an identity that is often disputed. For some, being middle class is about the money, for others it is about the material things, and for even more it’s about the mindset.   All of the pieces above need to...

The old Kansas City Star building behind a tall fence.

Opinion: Trump’s newest attacks on the media and what it means for you

Carter Galloway, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025

  Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president on June 16, 2015, nearly a decade ago. For many UMKC students, the second half of their lives have been plagued with Trump’s attack on the press. He has advanced his attacks further during his second term.   The Trump...

A student looks at the TikTok logo.

Opinion: Trump’s TikTok U-Turn: from strongest critic to leading advocate

McKaylie Forrest, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025

 TikTok’s Jan 20th “Welcome Back” to Americans, crediting President Donald Trump, raises questions about his abrupt view change since his first term.   Amidst a record-breaking 35 signed executive orders, Trump suspended former President Joe Biden’s TikTok ban for...

A student looking at The Internet Archive.

Opinion: The Internet Archive’s legal battle threatens access to information

Jack Venable, Staff Writer
October 19, 2024

On the verge of changes that will limit the accessibility of knowledge and media, The Internet Archive is facing a challenge, losing its rights to provide free information. If we lose this, we could lose more access in the future. The Internet Archive, a prominent digital...

Opinion: Debate showcases Harris’s clear win over Trump, presidential debate does not disappoint

Hayden Cole, Staff Writer
September 22, 2024

  On Tuesday, Sept. 10, viewers tuned in to one of the most anticipated political events of the last decade: the Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump presidential debate on ABC, which drew more than 67 million viewers.   People watched a seasoned criminal prosecutor present a...

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