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Prohibition: Kansas City style
On Sept. 23, The National World War I museum hosted “Doughboys and Bootleggers: Exploring Prohibition in Post-WWI Kansas City.” At the beginning of the evening, guests mingled while sipping punch that incorporated elements of the drinking scenes from both the pre-Prohibition and prohibition era. Ryan Maybee, owner of the Rieger Hotel Grill and Exchange and the modern “speakeasy” Manifesto, located in the hotel’s basement, was the bartender at the event, serving a throw back alchoholic punch, was … Read entire article »
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Lady Roos on the upswing
The women’s soccer team won its first home game of the season 2-1 against the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Saturday at Durwood Stadium. This improved the Lady Roos’ season tally to 2-5-3. Both goals were scored by sophomore forward Taylor Bare. Her first goal was assisted by Randi Simmons in the 36th minute, and her second goal was assisted by sophomore midfielder Ashley Gann during the second half. Saturday’s victory helped reinvigorate the team, which suffered a … Read entire article »
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UMKC takes tournament title at Kansas Invitational
The men’s golf team traveled to the Kansas Invitational in Lawrence last week and returned with a tournament title and overall score of 874 at the 54-hole course. For the first time in UMKC history, the Roos won a tournament hosted by a major BCS conference member. The Roos outperformed 11 rival teams, including the University of Kansas, which hosted the tournament. The Roos’ success was not seen until the final round, which they entered in 5th place, … Read entire article »
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An underwhelming week
Saturday’s 0-3 loss to the University of South Dakota was a disappointment to the Lady Roos, who ended a three-match losing streak on Wednesday with a 3-2 away game victory against the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The team now stands 6-8 for the season. South Dakota proved a formidable opponent, winning all three sets with scores of 25-16, 25-16 and 25-20. Wednesday’s game wasn’t quite so bleak. On Wednesday, the Roos lost the first set 25-19, but recovered during the … Read entire article »
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Player of the Week: Chris Markey
Senior midfielder Chris Markey led the men’s soccer team to a 2-1 win, marking its second regular season victory in a row on Sept. 17 with a game-winning kick against Central Arkansas. The team now stands 3-4-1. At the beginning of the season, the team captain set the goal of playing well in every game, with the hopes of landing a Summit League Conference tournament. Markey is eager to play in an NCAA tournament game and will … Read entire article »
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A recap from the season opener
The softball team kicked off its season on Sept. 17. Rockhurst 4, UMKC 1 In the opening game, the Roos fell 4-1 to the Hawks. Junior Deanna Friese allowed just two hits, while striking out nine over the first four innings of play. The Roos afforded only one run in the contest when senior Anna Sokolik scored in the sixth on fellow senior Megan Ussary’s RBI single to center. Rockhurst took the first lead of the game with a single run in the fifth, before taking the lead for good with three insurance runs in the sixth to seal the 4-1 victory. UMKC 6, William Jewell 1 In the second game, the Roos bats came alive, as the offense struck for six runs off Cardinals’ pitchers. The Roos notched their first run when Ussary singled to lead-off … Read entire article »
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Roos improve to third in Summit League standing
The Roos’ Sunday 0-0 draw against Gonzaga was the team’s first season tie. The team now stands 3-4-1, and ties with Western Illinois for 3rd in the Summit League standing. Two days earlier, the team won its third match in a row with a 2-1 win against the Oregon State Beavers (2-4-1). The match took place in Corvallis, Ore. as part of the Henzor/Zaher Nike classic. Junior forward David Sarabia scored the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute … Read entire article »
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All Around Town: True of False? Five facts and myths about Kansas City
#1 The Plaza isn’t safe anymore Status: False Safe and unsafe are relative terms, but the Plaza is no more crime-ridden than any other shopping destination or entertainment district in Kansas City. Crime mapping on the Kansas City Police Department website, www.kcmo.org/police/Crime/CrimeMapping/, shows the Plaza is actually one of Kansas City’s safest neighborhoods. In addition, the Plaza is patrolled 24/7 by Highwoods Security. Media reports of unruly youth and flash mob violence on the Plaza led to strong public reactions. … Read entire article »
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A ‘fair’ day at the 80th annual Plaza Art Fair
A picturesque day with white fluffy clouds against a shockingly blue sky with a slight breeze painted the backdrop for the 80th annual Plaza Art Fair. It was very crowded and parking was impossible. The Plaza Art Fair has been ranked among the top 10 by www.artfairsourcebook.com in terms of gross sales. The crowds were dense, but were as enjoyable to look at as the wide collection of art; I spent quite a bit of time people … Read entire article »
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‘Moneyball’
“Moneyball” tells the story of the real life Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt, and Peter Brand, a young Yale graduate played by Jonah Hill, who creates a computer system to statistically map out which players will outperform others. Beane hires Brand as the Assistant GM, and the two set out to find the most undervalued players who, for one reason or another, have been thrown to the wayside or fallen under … Read entire article »
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