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Kayla Brazelton in front of her poster after the show. Photo by Hugo von Reis/RooNews.

Stunning Performance Stands Out in UMKC Show

Hugo von Reis, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023

  Kayla Brazelton performed and choreographed during the UMKC dance senior capstone on Feb. 3 at Spencer Theater.   The senior capstone takes place every year in the spring semester. The dance conservatory seniors plan their own group piece that is performed by other students,...

Owner Salvatore Silvio. Photo by Julia Kapros/RooNews

Grand Coffee Company Brings Italian Values to the KC Coffee Scene

Belle Yennie, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023

  The owner of Grand Coffee Company, Salvatore Silvio, crafts a cannoli as I take a seat at the coffee bar.    The large windows and contemporary decor remind me I’m in the city, but looking more closely, I spotted an old black and white photo of a family hanging next...

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Bubble Wrapp KC: Where Indie Art and Toys Come Together

Emma Sauer, Writer
November 18, 2022

  Some people think toys are just for kids — chunks of cheap plastic made to fill a landfill someday. But Kitty and Nate, owners of Bubble Wrapp KC, see things differently; to them, toys are works of art.    Having just opened in October, Bubble Wrapp brings the exciting...

Kansas City Roos, Mens Soccer, Concussions

Concussions Treatments Need to Improve: Op-ed

Savannah Moore, Writer
November 6, 2022

  Across the sports world, discussions around concussions continue to surge after a significant incident in the NFL caused a player to suffer a traumatic brain injury; one that could have been prevented.      After Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered...

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What to Expect for Kansas City’s First Fridays

Cheeia Vang
September 15, 2022

Taking place on the first Friday of every month, artists, food trucks, and vendors set up at the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to participate in “First Fridays” and to celebrate the community.   The event has been a monthly tradition for years, where...

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