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Nina Simone: Four Women” playbook.

The KC Rep’s “Nina Simone: Four Women” is both timeless and poignant.

Maisy Blanton, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024

  The Kansas City Repertory Theater (KCRep) recently performed “Nina Simone: Four Women.” The show follows musician Nina Simone as she explores her role as a civil rights activist after the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama.   The attack,...

Listening to podcasts has grown as a hobby over the recent years with 82 million people listening to podcasts in 2021.

Opinion: Podcast Picks

Scarlett Gottschalk, Staff Writer
March 5, 2024

  Finding the right podcast to listen to can be challenging. These are a couple podcasts that I believe are the pinnacle of audio entertainment.   Although he is most popular for his single “1-800-273-8255,” hip-hop and rap artist Logic hosts and produces “Logically...

The show was highly advertised on Netflix, but received mixed reviews.

A Lukewarm Retelling of a Classic Story

Troi Buford, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024

  Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a slightly above average adaptation of the beloved 2005 animated series. The story, just like the cartoon, follows Avatar Aang and his friends as they traverse the four nations in search of masters who will be able to teach...

A RooFit Yoga class led by Maggie Coomer.

UMKC Students Find Tranquility and Strength in RooFit Power Yoga

Evelyn Berger, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024

  RooFit offers a variety of free workout classes for students to help with the everyday stresses of being in college.    From cardio to yin and restorative yoga, the classes become both physical exercise and a mental sanctuary. Instructor Maggie Coomer started leading...

Made in KC offers a wide selection from local businesses in KC.

The Best Local Spots for Kansas City Chiefs Gear

Emily Wheeler, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

  The Kansas City Chiefs are fresh off their Super Bowl win in Las Vegas. Whether you're looking for vintage inspired or modern streetwear, local businesses around Kansas City offer a variety of options.  Eb & Co. (326 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO):  If you're looking...

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