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Experts discuss Missouri’s transition from COVID pandemic to ‘endemic’

Experts discuss Missouri’s transition from COVID pandemic to ‘endemic’

Hayden Baker
March 7, 2022

The state of Missouri will begin labeling COVID-19 as an “endemic” within the next few weeks.  This shift has been in the works since December, and it follows a trend seen throughout the country. Pennsylvania and Colorado have begun to transition to the label of...

UMKC Conservatory students face unique challenges during coronavirus pandemic

UMKC Conservatory students face unique challenges during coronavirus pandemic

Alivia Meyers
February 9, 2022

Sarah Clough, a senior at the UMKC Conservatory, has faced the pandemic head-on throughout the past semesters, battling discouragement and lower enjoyment levels from classes.  Although her professors have found new and unique ways to make students’ time useful, she...

UMKC and KC community celebrates Día de los Muertos

UMKC and KC community celebrates Día de los Muertos

Gabe Bartholome
November 17, 2021

“Eva… Eva…”  For Eva Ramirez, hearing her name called wasn’t anything new. Except for this time, when it was coming from her deceased mother. Ramirez, a vendor at a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, claimed to have heard this ghostly voice...

On the Topic of: Dating

On the Topic of: Dating

Roo News
February 25, 2021

https://anchor.fm/onthetopicofpod In the pilot episode of "On the Topic of," Henry and Haley discuss the dos and don'ts of dating in college, first date ideas, kissing on the first date and more! "On the Topic of" is a podcast where Henry and Haley dive into various...

On Nov. 20, BTS released its fifth Korean studio album, “BE.” (Genius)

Album review: BTS’ “BE” is a creative take on pandemic life

Adeta Chareunsab
November 24, 2020

“BE,” is K-pop supergroup BTS’ latest album, and perhaps the best to date to date.  Despite the tracklist being short, with only seven songs and one skit, each song’s lyrics are impactful and relatable.  With the current pandemic as the main theme, the lyrics...

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