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Loved ‘Tiger King?’ Here are other great documentaries to watch during quarantine

Loved ‘Tiger King?’ Here are other great documentaries to watch during quarantine

Sarah Abney
May 1, 2020

While in quarantine, most, if not all of us, have watched “Tiger King.” Now, what else is there to watch after that chaotic masterpiece? Here are a few groundbreaking documentaries that will leave you speechless, all available on Netflix. “Voyeur” (2017) directed...

Coronavirus disrupts spring breaks for students

Coronavirus disrupts spring breaks for students

Sarah Abney
March 24, 2020

During spring break, you can find most college students at crowded beaches, music festivals and maybe even ski resorts. However, the coronavirus has made it difficult for many college students apprehensive of the pandemic to justify the trip. Recently, the state of Florida...

Honoring Kansas City filmmaker Robert Altman

Honoring Kansas City filmmaker Robert Altman

Sarah Abney
February 23, 2020

February 20 marked what would have been unconventional filmmaker and Kansas City native Robert Altman’s 95th birthday.  Altman captivated audiences during his 50 years of work. He was nominated for five Academy Awards. In 2001, Altman received the Golden Globe for best...

Flooding and mice and squirrels, oh my! Concerns rise over UMKC Homes

Flooding and mice and squirrels, oh my! Concerns rise over UMKC Homes

Sarah Abney
February 17, 2020

When asked if they would like water damage, an exploding oven or mice and squirrels as roommates in their apartments, most people would likely say no. Yet these are just some of the complaints leveled at UMKC Homes.  UMKC Homes is university-sponsored housing offering...

Coffee with a Cop builds relationships between students and campus police

Coffee with a Cop builds relationships between students and campus police

Sarah Abney
February 3, 2020

Have you ever wondered why police officers are stereotypically associated with coffee and donuts?  UMKC’s Multicultural Student Affairs Office used what is often a joke about police as an opportunity for UMKC cops and students to interact. Multicultural Student...

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