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Holiday Sports Schedule
Men’s Basketball 12/8 Utah Valley Swinney Rec. 7:05 p.m. 12/11 Idaho State Pocatello, Idaho 8:05 p.m. 12/18 North Dakota Swinney Rec. 12:05 p.m. 12/21 Houston Baptist Swinney Rec 7:05 p.m. 12/23 Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. 7:05 p.m. 12/28 North Dakota State Swinney Rec. 7:05 p.m. 12/30 South Dakota State Swinney Rec. 7:05 p.m. 1/5 Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m. 1/8 Southern Utah Municipal Auditorium 7:05 p.m. Women’s Basketball 12/11 Missouri Columbia, Mo. 12 p.m. 12/18 Holiday Tournament Jacksonville, Fla. 12 p.m. 12/19 Holiday Tournament Jacksonville, Fla. 12 p.m. 12/29 North Dakota State Swinney Rec. 2 p.m. 12/31 South Dakota State Swinney Rec 4 p.m. 1/3 Kansas Lawrence, Kan. 7 p.m. 1/8 Southern Utah Municipal 4 p.m. Track Dec 10 Iowa State Invitational Ames, Iowa All Day Jan 7 Missouri Invitational Columbia, Mo. All Day … Read entire article »
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The evolution of St. Nick: Holiday Histories
This time of year, there are many holidays people celebrate with family and friends. Three of them are Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Christmas, or Christ’s Mass, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ for those of Christian faith. However, when it was merged with certain pagan celebrations several centuries ago, it became widely popular even with non-Christians, according to “American Book of Days” by Jane Hatch. Christmas now encompasses pagan Christmastime rituals such as gift-giving, the visit of “Old Saint Nick,” and evergreen decorations. These are tied in with Christ’s birth, as in the case of gift giving and the gifts of the Magi. Gifts are given on Christmas day or Christmas Eve. For traditional Catholics, Christmas Day is a day of obligation. They must attend one of three masses that day. Hanukkah runs this year from … Read entire article »
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UM Board of Curators approves $45 million in new spending
In 2012 and 2013, UMKC will see the fruition of $45 million in new construction and renovations. The $45 million in bonds is part of a $265 million debt-financing package approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators, and will finance three separate capital improvement projects at UMKC. These projects include a new Oak Street Parking Structure, a new addition to the Miller Nichols Library (MNL) and renovations to the University Center. Vice Chancellor of Facilities Bob … Read entire article »
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APC helps students prepare for ‘The Big Test’
The Activity and Programming Council (APC) sponsored an event titled “Preparing for the BIG Test” Tuesday at the Student Union Room 401A 11:30 a.m. APC designed the event to help students prepare for finals by educating them on proper study methods. Dr. Lynette Sparkman-Barnes of the UMKC Counseling Center spoke at the event. A student panel represented UMKC’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program with SI leader Kody Merwine and Executive Board Member Aviana Hinton from The African-American Student Union (TAASU). “There was a range of different kinds of students represented, from traditional and nontraditional students to students of different cultural backgrounds and degrees of study,” APC Educational Coordinator Sandra Dupree said. “The diverse representation allowed participants to share their unique experiences with one another,” she added. The event offered food catered by Sodexo and gift bags … Read entire article »
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SBS associate professor joins WFCC Executive Board UMKC’s School of Biological Sciences (SBS) Research Associate Professor Kevin McCluskey, Ph.D., was recently chosen to join the World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC) Executive Board. McCluskey is also the curator of UMKC’s Fungal Genetics Stock Center (FGSC). The FGSC, a compilation of research materials, was founded in 1960 at Dartmouth University. FGSC materials are distributed around the world. The WFCC is associated with the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) and also a multidisciplinary commission of the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS). The WFCC includes the most prominent scientists from countries all over the globe, including China, Germany and Russia. Currently, McCluskey is the only member to represent the United States. The WFCC is involved with the gathering, authentication, care and the allotment of cultured cells and cultures of … Read entire article »
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Local News: Kansas City man pleads guilty for the death of 12-year-old boy
On March 27, 12-year-old Damian Slayton from Independence was killed by a reckless driver under the influence of the drug Phencyclidine (PCP). Slayton was with his mother when an SUV, owned by Clayton R. Dunlap of Kansas City, struck a concrete median, causing his SUV to flip and strike the Slayton’s Volkswagen stopped at a red light. This led to multiple collisions with surrounding vehicles. This marks the third arrest for Dunlap while driving after using PCP. Dunlap appeared in the Jackson County Circuit Court Friday. With a guilty plea, Dunlap received charges of second-degree murder, assault, resisting arrest, driving while intoxicated, as well as three counts of driving without a valid license. These charges could potentially grave Dunlap a life sentence. “Dunlap has proved he is a danger to the community,” Assistant Jackson County … Read entire article »
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Arts & Sciences Student Council funding privileges revoked
On Dec. 1, Arts & Sciences Student Council (ASSC) learned their ability to allocate funds to other student organizations had been revoked for the rest of the fall 2010 semester. The decision came after ASSC’s funding committee had twice failed to meet quorum, which occurs when at least three officers and a majority of committee chairs are present. This included an emergency weekend funding meeting scheduled under the recommendation of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Mel Tyler. According to Comptroller Brittany Cook and Deputy Funding Committee Chairman Liz Johnson, the emergency meeting was recommended because members of the undergraduate Black Law Student Association (BLSA) needed funds allocated for an event the following week. Cook, Johnson and ASSC President Patrick Shami also said the recommendation to revoke funding privileges was made by Tyler, … Read entire article »
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Geosciences Research
Students discuss conservation measures As part of their final, students in Dr. Julie Urbanik’s Environmental Science class completed projects about critical environmental problems in need of public awareness. The projects covered various aspects of the problems, ranging from the impact on wildlife to litigation. Students Jesse Nikkel, Courtney Masterson, Allison Richardson and Noelle Dancer’s project discussed tall grass conservation and the importance of reintroducing species into prairie ecosystems. Students Taylor Barton, Joe Takens and Aaron Phillips’ project discussed the … Read entire article »
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Blotter
Mark Linville News Editor Nov. 20 3:43 a.m. Noise disturbance Officers responded to a noise complaint at 54th Street and Rockhill Road. 11:04 a.m. Attempted auto theft Officers responded to reports of an attempted auto theft in the Oak Street parking lot. Nov. 22 7:11 p.m. Warrant arrest Officers stopped a driver for a moving violation and later arrested between the party for outstanding warrants. Nov. 27 7:26 p.m. Disturbance Officers responded to a complaint of loud music in the Oak Street Residence Hall. Nov. 28 7:26 p.m. Vehicular accident Officers responded to a vehicale that struck a light post along Volker Boulevard. Nov. 29 Between 8:50 a.m.- 2:13 p.m. Vehicular hit and run Officers responded to reports a hit and run accident in the law school parking lot. Dec. 2 9:08 a.m. Accidental damage to building The women’s softball team accidentally damaged the stucco … Read entire article »
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‘A Christmas Carol’: A fresh take on a classic
The Christmas favorite, “A Christmas Carol,” is being performed at the KC Repertory Theatre this holiday season. The show features a diverse, talented cast, including many UMKC students and alumni. This is the KC Rep’s 30th anniversary of the classic tale, and although the story itself is more than 160 years old, the KC Rep keeps it fresh and entertaining for both those who attend the show annually and those who are experiencing it for the first … Read entire article »
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