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Students Share Diverse Perspectives on Astrology: Beliefs, Skepticism and Insights

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
May 8, 2024

  Is there cosmic harmony among UMKC students, or is astrology just a celestial curiosity?   Students' beliefs about astrology mirror the variety of their academic interests. From skeptics to avid believers, contrasting views on zodiac signs and their influence shine through...

Sight X Sound Gallery

Audience Plays ‘Musical Chairs’ at UMKC Conservatory’s Sight X Sound Performance

Catie Walker, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

  UMKC Conservatory students embraced creativity in collaboration with the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in an innovative musical performance on April 5.     The Pop Art-themed performance “Pop, Pulse Pattern, Repeat” was the second show in the “Sight X Sound'' series....

Higher Education in Missouri: How students are Addressing 4/20 in 2024

Higher Education in Missouri: How students are Addressing 4/20 in 2024

Dominick Love, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024

  The “dopest” day of the year occurred this Saturday on April 20, 2024, also known as 4/20.   Occurring only once every millennium, the date 4/20/2024 is also a palindrome. Read forwards or backwards, the numbers have the same meaning.   The term “420” started...

Dr. Wanda Lathom-Radocy on stage in White Recital Hall.

Symphony of Success: UMKC Music Therapy’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Mhina Major, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024

   The UMKC Music Therapy department celebrated its 50th anniversary at the UMKC Conservatory last Saturday, April 6.   After a filling meal and signing in, students, faculty, alumni and guest speakers moved to White Recital Hall to hear about the program’s powerful...

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Pushing the Boundaries

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024

  In the heart of Kansas City’s bustling music scene resides a unique figure known as God’s Computer.   Liam O’Hara, as he is known offstage, is not your average musician.    I had the opportunity to delve into the mind behind the music and explore the creative...

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