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‘The Music Never Stopped’ will take you home
“The Music Never Stopped” is an inspirational new film directed by Jim Kohlberg. This was an official selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and features music by Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Crosby, Stills and Nash and Buffalo Springfield. It’s loosely based on a true story that chronicles one father’s journey toward reconnecting with his estranged son. A relatively unknown actor, Lou Taylor Pucci, stunningly portrays Gabriel, the son, who, after getting into an argument with his father, runs away from home. Twenty years pass, and the young man comes into a life all his own. But a crippling blow is dealt when a brain tumor greatly debilitates Gabriel, causing him to lose his ability to create new memories. The father, superbly portrayed by J. K. Simmons, now … Read entire article »
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Dear diary…
Looking back on who you used to be can be frustrating and pointless, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be hilarious. An event called Dear Diary is held the second Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Fishtank Performance Studio (1715 Wyandotte St.). The event is a meeting of artistic individuals who read dated entries from their own personal diaries. The privacy of diaries brings out the most interesting revelations. Some are touching tales of troubled youth, while others are just silly teenage antics. Fishtank’s quaint venue is located just around the corner from YJ’s, a popular coffee shop. The price for Dear Diary is $5, and donations, which helps refund Fishtank’s future productions, are accepted in exchange for PBR cans and red wine. On Sunday, March 13, the following writers performed at Dear Diary: … Read entire article »
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Save the Date
Monday, March 21 Karaoke night: 7 p.m., Jazzman’s Coffeehouse. National Ravioli Day. Celebrate at Brio Tuscan Grille on the Plaza with half-price ravioli. Grab Bag Cabaret: 8-10 p.m., Missie B’s (805 West 39th St.). Drink specials and fun and games every Monday night. Tuesday, March 22 Tuesday tune-up: 12-1 p.m., University Center Room 161. MindBody Connection’s will be hosting a “fun with origami” session. Bagging vs. bumming a job: 6-8 p.m., Student Union Room 402. Class Actress, Late Night Callers, Motorboat and Millionyoung concert: 9:30 p.m., Crosstown Station (1522 McGee). Class Actress is on the record label of the indie band Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor. Admission is $8 for four great performances. Wednesday, March 23 APCinema: 7-10 p.m., Student Union Theatre. This is a screening of “For Colored Girls,” a film featured on U-News Top Ten films of 2010. Guest … Read entire article »
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St. Patty’s Shenanigans
Fun wreaks havoc on Kansas City [flgallery id=14 /] Westport continues its famous St. Patricks Day parade which runs from Linwood Blvd. to Broadway and stretches into downtown Kansas City. Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the parade. Organizations such as area high school marching bands, Sport Clips, Mix 93.3 and the Missouri Gay Rodeo Association. The parade began around noon and ended shortly after at 2 p.m. In addition to the parade, the bars throughout Westport were open for business offering kegs and eggs and drink specials. mlinville@unews.com … Read entire article »
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Paper or Plastic?
A grocery store is an interesting place, and for some, it holds a peculiar importance. It’s an arena of sorts where competitors go head to head in a grueling battle of speed, accuracy and wits. “Ready, Set, Bag” is a documentary film directed by Alex D. da Silva and Justine Jacob that sheds light on the practically unheard of sport of competitive grocery bagging. So far, screenings have raised enough funds to provide 18,000 meals to those … Read entire article »
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Professor Profile: Dr. Regina Grindstaff
Dr. Regina Grindstaff has a very interesting life inside the classroom and out. She grew up in Branson, Mo., where she lived on the grounds of Silver Dollar City one summer due to her father’s job. She completed her undergraduate bachelor’s in biology at Missouri Southern and her Ph.D. in physiology at the University of Missouri- Columbia. “Physiology is the study of how your body works,” she said. “The cellular and organismal levels of body parts such as the heart are studied.” For several years, Grindstaff taught seminars on physical therapy while she lived in Nashville, Tenn. with her husband, Ryan, a physician. The Grindstaffs eventually relocated to Kansas City, Mo., a decision Grindstaff said brought her husband and her closer to their families. Grindstaff decided to teach at UMKC because she liked the city and … Read entire article »
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Player of the Week: Gustavo Guerin
At ages 14 and 16, Gustavo Guerin ranked among the top five tennis players in the entire country of Brazil and also ranked among the top 5 at his high school in Sao Paulo. Now a junior at UMKC, he came to America in fall 2008. “I chose to come to America so I could have the opportunity to play tennis and attend college at the same time,” Guerin said. According to Guerin, in Brazil, people aren’t allowed … Read entire article »
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Week in review: Men’s Golf
The men’s golf team achieved a third place finish amid fierce competition at the Jackrabbit Invitational, held March 14-15 in Primm, Nev. The Roos finished with a team score of 846, behind eventual winners University of Missouri-Columbia (team score: 827) and runner-up University of Idaho (828). The Roos had consistent rounds of 284-279 and 283 respectively. Over the course of the tournament, the Roos were led by sophomore Korbin Kuehn, who eventually tied for seventh place. His combined … Read entire article »
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Week in review: Softball
The women had a tough weekend against Indiana University-Purdue University- Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Ind. Two matches were lost on Friday, March 18 (3-1, 2-0) and another loss occurred Saturday (7-2). Junior Kelley Fischer made some bold plays for the Roos on Friday’s first game. Fischer was walked to first before stealing the next two bases and bringing in the lady’s one run on the day. Fischer led Saturday’s game with two hits and a walk. … Read entire article »
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Week in review: Women’s Tennis
The women traveled to Las Vegas, Nev. last week to pick up two wins and two losses. These matches put the women at 5-11 on the season in total matches and 2-2 in Summit League play. Sophomore Laura Bouet proved valuable for UMKC as she picked up a win in the singles and doubles on Friday against Centenary. Sharing her win in the doubles was sophomore Suzan Lisenby. And on Saturday Bouet picked up one of … Read entire article »
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