With Missouri workplaces adapting to changes as new labor legislation rolls out, something else has come to light: the breaks that workers are entitled to.
There is nothing in federal or state law stating that employees in Missouri are entitled to rest...
Spoiler alert, but not at all surprising, Suzanne Collins has a lot to say about the current real-world state in her newest novel.
“Sunrise on the Reaping,” which was released on March 18 this year, sold millions of copies worldwide within its first week...
As mid-term exams come to a close and spring break finally rears its head, UMKC students are ready to relax and recharge by binge-watching their favorite series during the week-long break.
Those on campus shared what they were going to be binging to refresh their minds...
With beads flying, colorful decor, and jazz music filling the air, the city’s annual celebration of Mardi Gras is drawing crowds to revel in the festive atmosphere and indulge in all things New Orleans — Kansas City style.
Mardi Gras, meaning “Fat Tuesday”...
Once upon a time in 2012… audiences were teased with an unforgettable forbidden romance within Disney’s Tinker Bell franchise. Over a decade later, the heartbreaking backstory was finally revealed with a standalone novel.
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft was...
It’s no secret that most people struggle with finances during their college years, juggling tuition and personal spending, but UMKC students are sharing their habits on how they maintain their financial equilibrium despite it all.
In order to make sure...
With the new semester underway and temperatures still leaving people needing multiple layers, UMKC students shared their indoor activities that keep them on campus.
There are several places students can stop by to spend their time indoors, many within walking distance...
As the temperatures begin to drop, the effects of cold and flu season appear on campus. With the possibility of taking time off of school due to illness, it’s necessary to find something to pass the time.
Many students cope by indulging in their favorite media. Whether...
Union Station invited students to explore the history and UMKC’s connection to Disney on Oct. 19 at UMKC Day at the Disney 100 exhibition.
At the speaker series was an event dubbed “The Roo Behind the Magic” featuring Emmy-award-winning UMKC 2010 Alumnus of the...
In a informative meeting at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Dr. Deja Beamon facilitated a community conversation on Black mother-daughter relationships and the influence of Black dolls.
The important discussion on Oct. 4 examined how children see themselves...
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...
For the second week of the semester and the final week of August, a heatwave has blanketed across the KC area, leaving the people of UMKC dealing with intense heat.
An advisory was put in place for temperatures in the nineties which felt like triple-digits. Many are...
