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The good, the bad and the weird: a review of the standout Super Bowl LIX ads

Dana Valenzuela, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025

  A 30-second advertisement during Super Bowl LIX cost about $8 million. With its large price tag and even larger viewership, companies took the opportunity to share their values and make audiences laugh.   From celebrity cameos to outright absurdity, this year's Super...

A picture explaining that there will not be a post-parade rally if there is a Super Bowl win for the Chiefs.

Chiefs Super Bowl Rally canceled due to safety concerns, fans express disappointment

Lucas Campbell, News Editor
February 9, 2025

  Kansas City Chiefs fans are facing disappointment as Mayor Quinton Lucas announced the city would skip the traditional Super Bowl rally this year following last year’s shooting.   On Jan. 31, Mayor Lucas revealed that in the event of the Chiefs winning the upcoming...

Marion and Henry Bloch geared up for the big game.

Roos ready for Super Bowl LIX: UMKC students share their game-day celebrations

Jazmin Romo, Staff Writer
February 9, 2025

  Students at UMKC are gearing up for Super Bowl LIX celebrations this Sunday, eager to watch the big game during a historic moment for Kansas City.  The Kansas City Chiefs have redefined what it means to be a winning franchise, marking the team’s fifth time in the Super...

The 2024 Super Bowl had 123.7 million viewers across various platforms.

Opinion: Wimpiness Killed the Super Bowl Star

Julius Briscoe, Staff Writer
February 18, 2024

  As the Super Bowl approached with the promise of an epic showdown, many viewers eagerly anticipated a different battle off the field – the clash of creativity between brands during the commercial breaks.   The game has worked as a perfect stage to capture the attention...

Super Bowl LVIII Preview: Chiefs Seek Repeat, 49ers Aim for Redemption

Super Bowl LVIII Preview: Chiefs Seek Repeat, 49ers Aim for Redemption

Kaylee Baggerly, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024

  The Kansas City Chiefs look for back-to-back Super Bowl wins while the San Francisco 49ers look for retribution from their last Super Bowl matchup in 2020.   The teams first met in Super Bowl LIV where the Chiefs came out on top 31-20. For Super Bowl LVIII, both will...

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