Continuing with historical trends, people of color are facing a disproportionate lack of medical support during times of need. Missouri’s population is approximately 11.5% Black but as of Feb. 16,  only 4% of all vaccines available are going to Black communities.  This...

Many college students know the struggle of being broke. With limited experience and a busy schedule, it’s not easy to make decent money.  Making extra money does not have to be so difficult, and if done right, can make a significant return. These methods are quick, simple...

After having so many of my friends recommend the show “Attack on Titan,” I finally caved once I found out it was trending worldwide. With season four set to end in April 2021, fans have glued themselves to the show more than ever. Being a newbie to the weeb society, I...

After getting tired of working long hours waiting tables for little money, Yena Kim decided to open her own business. In the winter between her sophomore and junior year, Kim, a UMKC communications studies major, decided the impoverished college life was not for her. Unsure...

Global uncertainty has risen as scientists discover new variants of the COVID-19 virus. .  Many of the COVID-19 variants are spreading across the globe with mutations that make them both more lethal and contagious.  “The current few variants are the tip of...

An Ellis county resident contracted a variant of the COVID-19 virus that originated in the UK, officially labeled as variant B.1.1.7. This case was confirmed in early February by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and it is currently the only known public case...

Hit YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson (famously known as MrBeast) has now opened a restaurant chain, called MrBeast Burger. The restaurant follows an unconventional business model. While it lists addresses in the Plaza and Zona Rosa, MrBeast Burger does not have physical locations...

UMKC commuter student Angel Rojas walks half a mile every day for class. Rojas, a senior biology major, says he used to purchase a parking pass, but didn’t get one this semester because he could never find parking. “I refuse to buy a parking pass,” said Rojas. “I...