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In Kansas City, MO, Sunday, April 13, 2025, the skies are clear, but tornado season continues until early June.

Tornado Season sparks student concerns amidst Missouri’s peak season

Morgan Patterson, Staff Writer
April 20, 2025

 High winds and a tornado watch or two came through the Kansas City metro area in the last month. This raises the question of student preparedness for severe weather, as well as the likelihood of such weather. Missouri now approaches its peak tornado season, which runs from...

A employee at the Starbucks in the Student Union hands out a food item to a customer.

Minimum wage increases in Missouri, but not much will change for UMKC student employees

Kowthar Shire and Morgan Patterson
February 26, 2025

 Although a minimum wage increase took effect in Missouri on Jan. 1, UMKC can continue to pay student employees less than minimum wage.   As a public employer, UMKC and other public universities are exempt from the law change and are not required to adhere to state minimum...

A scene from the movie.

Review: “Presence” arrives in theaters

Morgan Patterson, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025

    If you’re a fan of horror, you’ve probably seen the classic haunted house-style movie where we are introduced to a family as they move in.    Suspense builds as paranormal activity in the house becomes increasingly obvious—and horrifying.   Steven...

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