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RayQuawndis Mitchell and Shemarri Allen celebrating on the sideline.

Kansas City Leading Scorers Find New Homes

Jackson Ogden, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023

Kansas City’s two top scorers, RayQuawndis Mitchell and Shemarri Allen, will both be in new uniforms next season.   Mitchell announced his entry into the NBA draft earlier this spring while maintaining his eligibility to come back for another season. After withdrawing...

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Who to Watch in NASCAR’s Visit to Kansas Speedway

Alex Anderson, Staff Writer
May 7, 2023

Last year, 23XI Racing, a team owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, swept both Kansas races with drivers Kurt Busch and Bubba Wallace.   Busch ended his full-time NASCAR career due to a concussion he suffered last July...

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Opinion: In Defense of the Beater Car

Gabby Martinez, Staff Writer
May 6, 2023

  Used car prices continue to rise each year, and college students need to take advantage of the old cars out there just waiting to be saved from the junkyard.    The world’s largest wholesale auto marketplace, Manheim, reported a 4.3% increase in vehicle prices this...

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Meet Asia Givhan: Entrepreneur and UMKC Bloch School Student

Gabby Martinez, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023

  Asia Givhan is an entrepreneur, UMKC Bloch School student and Kansas native. She is the founder and owner of Lotus Ave Cosmetics, a vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand. Recently Givhan accepted an invitation to join UMKC’s E-Scholars program, where she will receive mentorship...

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Album Review: Mike Dean’s “4:23” Takes You to New Realms

Brandon Clark, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023

  Legendary music producer, audio engineer, multi-instrumentalist and musician Mike Dean released his latest electronic synth album, "4:23”.    The album has a total running time of 42 minutes and features 13 tracks, four of which also feature The Weeknd, who has co-executive...

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