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The Starbucks in the Student Union.

Opinion: UMKC’s coffee havens for midterm survival

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024

 Midterms are in full swing, and students have a variety of local and on-campus coffee shops to fulfill their caffeine cravings during long hours of studying.   Each spot has a unique vibe, catering to the diverse preferences of the student body.   Whether nestled...

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...

A student looks at the Draft Kings app, a sports betting company.

Opinion: Missouri’s November ballot: Will sports betting score big?

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024

As the November elections approach, Missouri voters find themselves at a crossroads that could reshape the state's sports landscape.   With the excitement of game day in the air, the ballot will pose a pivotal question: Should sports betting be legalized?   This decision...

Empty Oak Park Mall

Opinion: Malls are dead: The end of an American icon

Aubrionna Mead, Staff Writer
October 12, 2024

  The heart of American consumerism has transformed into a ghost town. Social trends and e-commerce may be the downfall of U.S. shopping malls.   In the Kansas City metro, we have five main shopping centers. The Country Club Plaza, Oak Park Mall, Independence Center, Zona...

A mini-art gallery found inside the amazing Miniature Maze.

Opinion: A “doll” of a time at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Madelyn Riffee, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024

  The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is one of the nation’s largest collections of old toys and miniatures. With the collection of 51,000 toys and 21,000 fine-scale miniatures growing, the museum combines toy preservation and education on hundreds of years of children’s...

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