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Sound Mandala poster at KC FringeFest 2024.

KC FringeFest debuts immersive audio experience “The Sound Mandala”

Catie Walker, Lifestyle and Culture editor
July 25, 2024

  KC FringeFest 2024 premiered an immersive audio experience this week with “The Sound Mandala.”    A sound mandala, much like the colorful circular geometric mandalas in art, showcases patterns and movement through sounds.     The Black Box Theater in the Olsen...

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Review: Britney Spears Unveils her Untold Journey to Redemption and Freedom

Alicia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

  Reading “The Woman in Me” by Britney Spears provided details for the public to gain a deeper understanding of her past, present and her true identity.   Spears, the pop princess of the late 90s and early 2000s, rose to stardom at a very early age and experienced...

The F.N.A.F premiered on Oct. 27, 2023.

Review: Can You Survive “Five Nights at Freddy’s”?

Scarlett Gottschalk, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023

From a small indie video game with no intention of being popular to a multimillion-dollar franchise, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” (F.N.A.F) Universe finally has a film.    The movie has been highly anticipated by fans across the globe, and I had the pleasure of watching...

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Scary Cherry Talks Performing at UMKC Drag Show

Maddy Bremer, News Co-Editor
October 22, 2023

UMKC’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) Council hosted “Lights Out, Frights Out,” a Halloween-themed drag show featuring performers from the Kansas City drag scene, as well as four student performers.   One of the community performers is Scary Cherry, a local queen...

Ripkin poses for a picture.

A Dog’s Day Out: Meet Ripkin

Jazlyn Summers, Staff Writer
October 21, 2023

  Fostering dogs for “Dog Days Out” at the Kansas City Pet Project is a way you can help out shelter pups who need a break.    If you miss your pet at home or don’t want to pay ridiculous pet rent fees, this program is a great alternative.   Sadie Ford, a canine...

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