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Meet The Four Finalists For One Of The Most Powerful Jobs In Kansas City
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the city council are now deliberating one of the most important decisions the legislative body will make — who will… Continue Reading
5 Lawrence legends from ‘Tan Man’ to ‘White Owl:’ Names that stand the test of time
Lawrence has been home to many people who would often be considered eccentric or unique characters, making them unlikely local celebrities. Some of these Lawrence legends include “The Blue… Continue Reading
KC band Kid Computer prepares for life in music industry after graduation
In the basement of a suburban house in Gardner, the four members of indie rock band Kid Computer practiced their new song “Affection.” Psychedelically bright-colored tapestries and acoustic sound panels.. Continue Reading
KU students combine love of dancing, Korean culture in K-pop club
Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., University of Kansas students meet in the Robinson Center to practice K-pop dance routines. To the sounds of high-energy Korean pop music, students dance and laugh… Continue Reading
KU sophomore Tristan McGehee creates original scores for students’ films
With aspirations to one day create scores for feature film productions, sophomore music composition major decided he wanted to jump-start his career by collaborating with KU film majors… Continue Reading
KU student architecture studio wins global Architecture MasterPrize for green design
Standing 15 feet tall, the leaning poles of the Kaw Pavilion at Burroughs Creek Park slant toward the center of the structure as they circle its canopy made of fabric sails. The cloth is cut to the likeness of the… Continue Reading
Thrift culture takes over Lawrence as students, residents prefer cost, quality, style
The fashion resale market is growing 21 times faster than the retail market, according to Fortune. Thrifting is taking over, especially among younger generations, whether it’s because thrifting is more sustainable… Continue Reading
Roller Derby: The Aggressive Safe Place
Before every match begins, a group of skaters rolls around the track with a rainbow flag in hand. Once a month, four teams gather in Memorial Hall in Kansas City to shove and bump elbows in the nicest way possible… Continue Reading
Kansas City tattoo parlor to rebrand, provide safe space for diverse customers
A small tattoo shop located in the West Bottoms in Kansas City, Missouri, is beginning its rebranding process, hoping to create a safe, comfortable place for women, Hispanics and anyone else who hasn’t previously felt welcome in tattoo shops. Tintoretta Tattoo is owned by… Continue Reading
The Sharice Effect: How the Blue Wave Created Blue Ripples
Last fall, Kansas made history – and headlines – for electing the first Native American woman to congress, Sharice Davids. In what was called a major upset, Davids unseated a long-time Republican incumbent Kevin Yoder for the 3rd district seat, which includes Johnson …Continue Reading
The Exponential Growth of CBD
For years, University of Kansas sophomore Alex Alt has had troubles with anxiety, sleep insomnia, and ADHD. He’s taken a heap of different medications and remedies to help with these issues. But nothing ever worked. It wasn’t until this year when he finally …Continue Reading
The Serendipity of the Genius Behind American Vandal
Netflix has reimagined how we watch TV on a number of levels. As opposed to having a traditional television format by showing advertisements from various different products and services, Netflix …Continue Reading
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