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Kansas is one of the latest statement to ban transgender athletes from participating in sports activities.

Opinion: Kansas Passes a Bill to Ban the Eligibility of Transgender Athletes

Mia Musson, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023

 Kansas will ban the eligibility of transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports from kindergarten through college starting July 1.   The bill is discriminatory and unnecessary, as research has shown that the physical differences between cisgender and transgender...

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Opinion: The Scandal of Nepotism Babies

Mia Musson, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

  The term “nepotism babies” describes people who have received jobs purely because of their family’s connections and not because of their actual talent.    The New York Magazine published an article called “An All but Definitive Guide to the Hollywood Nepo-Verse,”...

Adjunct instructor Alicia Wallace weighs in on the schedule change.

Independence Schools shifting to a four-day school week

Mia Musson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023

  The Independence School District is transitioning to a four-day school week as schools across the country experience teacher shortages.    The district hopes the change of schedule will boost recruitment and retention of staff within the Independence district.    On...

UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee volunteer with Harvesters yearly.

UMKC Outreach and Engagement Committee Participate in Harvesters Volunteer Day

Mia Musson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023

  Turnip that frown upside down; UMKC students, faculty and families gave back to their community on Jan. 28 at Harvesters Volunteer Day.    Once a year, the Outreach and Engagement Committees at UMKC organize a volunteer day with Harvesters to give others the opportunity...

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