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The original Harvey Weinstein trial was one of the catalysts of the #MeToo Movement.

The Slammer Shuts on Heinous Criminals

RobyLane Kelley, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023

Warning: Themes of sexual assault   The gavel has dropped against R. Kelly once again.   Decades after Kelly committed pedophilic acts, only one year has been added to his sentence in his second hearing, but I don’t think a total of 31 years is enough for what he’s...

Photo by Chelsie Duckworth.

Women’s History Month Spotlight: UMKC’s Women’s Center

Angelique White, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023

 The UMKC’s Women’s Center has been around since 1971, and in honor of National Women’s History Month, individuals talk about why this community is important to them.   Chelsie Duckworth is the senior program coordinator for the Women’s Center and helps her students...

Students participate in Operation Beautiful for Every Body is Beautiful Week.

Operation Beautiful is Spreading Positivity to UMKC

Aurora Wilson, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023

  Vibrant and characterful post-it notes filled the Miller Nichols Library this week for Operation Beautiful, an event hosted by the UMKC Women’s Center for Every Body is Beautiful Week (EBIB).   Students had the opportunity to write positive messages and spread them...

Three Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support this Women’s History Month

Three Local Women-Owned Businesses to Support this Women’s History Month

Cheeia Vang
March 22, 2022

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, it is important to promote local women-owned businesses in Kansas City. Here are three businesses to support that may even lead you to find a new favorite coffee shop or restaurant. Cafe Cà Phê – 1717 Washington St. Cafe Cà...

Faculty Focus: Dr. Brenda Bethman – director, professor and feminist

Faculty Focus: Dr. Brenda Bethman – director, professor and feminist

Emma Sauer
March 22, 2022

March is Women’s History Month, but UMKC Women’s Center Director Dr. Brenda Bethman says the U.S. should recognize women every day of the year.  Along with being the director of the Women’s Center on campus, a position she’s held for nearly 15 years, Bethman...

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