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		<title>student profile: Up close and personal</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/05/12/student-profile-up-close-and-personal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 08:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Erica Freiert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Erica Joy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North Carolina]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The talents of UMKC’s students are never limited to their majors. One of the most defining examples of this is Erica Freiert, also known as Erica Joy, having most recently opened for souls singer ZZ Ward at her Tuesday concert.
Her opening act performance was not Joy’s first time on stage, though it was incredibly exciting for her when she found out ZZ Ward chose her among the various applicants.
“I’ve played coffee shops and other random places but it was the first time in that kind of a setting,” she said. “I went to North Carolina this summer and hung out with some pirates, like at a pirate festival, so I was a pirate for a weekend, and I got to play my guitar with them for the show and I would randomly just burst out with songs because I also love writing on the spot.”
She started learning the guitar only ...]]></description>
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		<title>‘Simply Breakfast’ is exactly that</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/05/12/simply-breakfast-is-exactly-that/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 08:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreina Byrne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eggs Benedict]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Simply Breakfast]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With a self-explanatory title, Simply Breakfast on at 4120 Pennsylvania lives up to its name.
The brightly colored walls and open-floor layout create an inviting atmosphere, as well as the cordial attitude of the staff.
Looking over the menu, I felt slightly stifled at the small amount of meal choices, yet of course there is always the possibility of adjusting to fit the food-mood of the day. I decided to avoid the order-exactly-what-I-want approach and go straight for the Eggs Benedict.
The prices were decent; Eggs Benedict was $6.99, and nothing else was over $9. There were many drink choices, from smoothies to specialty espresso-based drinks, yet I decided to stick with some good ole’ coffee
The ordering process was somewhat confusing. After arriving and stepping up to the counter, I ordered and was given a table number. The staff member kind of just left it at that; I wasn’t sure if I was ...]]></description>
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		<title>Students discuss healthy dining options on campus</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/05/12/students-discuss-healthy-dining-options-on-campus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 08:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kin Lin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mary Chung]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morgan Voorshes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UMKC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With so many choices on campus, it may get confusing for a student trying to eat healthy. Many wind up eating fast food, even though there are plenty of nutritious choices on and off campus.
Binging on an 810-calorie sandwich, law student Jeff Luther said, &#8220;Being a student at UMKC, I usually make it over to Sahara for lunch at least a couple times a month. The convenience is unbeatable and the food is always great.
I always order the same thing: the falafel sandwich with lentil soup.&#8221;
Sahara is located at 320 E. 50th St. and tops our list of healthiest dining options on or around campus.
&#8220;Sahara doesn&#8217;t stuff their sandwiches with fries but gives you the option of them on the side,” said health science student Susan Nicolette. “You can then stuff your sandwich yourself. I usually add a lot of veggies which keeps my diet under control.&#8221;
Ingredients in a Sahara ...]]></description>
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		<title>food :Kokoro Maki House offers friendly atmosphere and generous portions</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/05/02/food-kokoro-maki-house-offers-friendly-atmosphere-and-generous-portions/</link>
		<comments>http://unews.com/2013/05/02/food-kokoro-maki-house-offers-friendly-atmosphere-and-generous-portions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 23:26:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreina Byrne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hot Mama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kokoro Maki House]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Simple and clean, the family-owned Kokoro Maki House provides an at-home atmosphere among an array of sushi and other Japanese and Korean dishes.
Walking into the small yet comfortable restaurant at 340 West 75th Street in Waldo, I was immediately taken back by the friendly environment and the small staff working behind the counter. I am a fan of smaller-scale environments for dining experiences, and Kokoro again takes the cake on instilling such an essence.
After sitting down at one of the tables and grabbing a menu from the counter, I read over the many different styles of sushi and noodle combinations. Compared with similar style restaurants in town, this place, by far, wins in the price department. With small sushi combinations less than $3 to specialty plates for less than $10, each portion is well worth the price.
For those who are iffy about raw fish, the dinner portions are a little ...]]></description>
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		<title>music :Soul singer ZZ Ward performs at Student Union</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/05/02/music-soul-singer-zz-ward-performs-at-student-union/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 23:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charlie Ain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Erica Joy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Etta James]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Son House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Union]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UMKC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Campus experienced the presence of a rising musical star in the form of soul singer ZZ Ward last Tuesday in the Student Union theatre.
Organized by UMKC’s Activity and Program Council, Ward’s concert was free and provided an amazingly big, new sound.
The concert began with a simply phenomenal opening act by UMKC business major Erica Joy, who was chosen by Ward herself from a selection of entries sent in by various students hoping to open for her. She was the perfect choice.
Joy created a wonderfully crafted, intimate atmosphere, which drew listeners in and boasted an incredible control over both vocals and guitar.
A perfect example was &#8220;Come on Home,&#8221; where her guiding voice amplified through the theater with a graceful intensity to the point of being almost ethereal. Her sound was old, but not recycled, as though it had been resonating through the earth for years until finally freeing itself on stage.
This ...]]></description>
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		<title>A celebration of form and movement</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/29/a-celebration-of-form-and-movement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ming Xia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paula Webber]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Piano Concerto No]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ronn Tice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The UMKC School of Dance last Thursday presented the Spring Dance Concert, a collection of performances choreographed by the Conservatory’s DeeAnna Hiett, Bernard Gaddis, Paula Webber, Sabrina Madison-Cannon, Ronn Tice, Ming Xia, and Gary Abbott.
Right from the very beginning, the concert’s level of intensity was suddenly ramped up to ridiculous by a beautiful, yet simply titanic, work by DeeAnna Hiett. It was known simply as “A Series of Impressions”.
Working with a female group of dancers, Hiett combined both rigid and mechanical movements with looser, flowing moves, which with the large collection of dancers, made an intense, surging body of movement which at times seemingly wanted to explode off of the stage.
This was coupled with bright and abstract projections shown on a screen behind the dancers, as well as low, bright orange and purple lighting coming from the sides of the stage. These lights created large silhouettes of the dancers upon ...]]></description>
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		<title>food: Fric &amp; Frac a KC favorite for a good reason</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/29/food-fric-frac-a-kc-favorite-for-a-good-reason/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreina Byrne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coca Cola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fric Frac]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A personal favorite of mine continues to please every Americana- style bone in my body, as it has for many Kansas Citians since the late ‘70s. Located on 39th street in Kansas City, Fric &#38; Frac offers your everyday pub food and burgers with a great assortment of drinks
To change it up, I went during the evening hours, rather than my usual late afternoon time. With the difference in time came a difference in crowd, though this was not necessarily a bad thing.
The only table available in the somewhat loud, yet kid-friendly environment was a two-seater right by the front door. This worked out well, for the fact that those who entered rarely noticed us sitting down, which helped create calmness for us amidst the storm of food-goers. But it also created a chill l when the waitress walked in and out to help the outdoor customers in the 40-or-so ...]]></description>
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		<title>Conservatory opera presents ‘Night in a Museum’ at Union Station</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/29/conservatory-opera-presents-night-in-a-museum-at-union-station/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[City Stage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laura Powell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Samuel Barber]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Union Station]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vashti Goracke]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The UMKC Conservatory last Friday at Union Station’s City Stage presented “Night in a Museum,” an expertly crafted selection of scenes from various operas chosen by the performers. It was directed by Marciem Bazell, with light piano accompaniment by students Richard Jeric and Jonathan Young.
The performance began with an interesting moment of exposition, with the singers standing and sitting on blocks, frozen in various poses like statues. This was the museum, and as the curator, student Vashti Goracke leaped and bounded around the performers. She silently gestured at secrets hidden within each block to a museum visitor she had in tow.
This beginning acted as a brilliant table of contents for the performance. It alluded to the works that would be performed while simultaneously immersing the audience in the performance’s world when Goracke “closes” the museum and continues to dance between the statues, bringing them to life with her touch.
The presentation ...]]></description>
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		<title>fashion corner: MA student dresses in ‘themes’</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/16/fashion-corner-ma-student-dresses-in-themes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreina Byrne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cheap Monday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[River Market Antiques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sarah Mundy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What’s your name and major?
Sarah Mundy, MA student in English
How would you describe your personal style?
My style is a little bit Bowie and Ducky, and a little bit Clara Bow, too. It’s pop art and librarian, neon-punk and loafers and slacks. Like some who wear their heart on their sleeve, I wear my various personas on my sleeve.
I’m appropriate or wildly inappropriate, and am comfortable being both.
Where do you find inspiration?
A lot of how I dress myself is a silent tribute to all the pop culture I love so much.
I find myself most drawn to musicians and characters in past movies more than anything else. My favorites are Patti Smith and France Gall. I’m also drawn towards &#8220;themes&#8221; and &#8220;movements&#8221; in different decades, I suppose.
Do you go through phases with style?
I have gone through so many phases over time, it is baffling. I’m unrecognizable now, I think, compared to the ...]]></description>
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		<title>‘Number One’ magazine brings change to spring issue</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/16/number-one-magazine-brings-change-to-spring-issue/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Liz Cook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MFA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicholas Sawin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[University House]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Number One&#8221; continues to showcase the best work that UMKC’s creative students have to offer with its latest issue released early April.
&#8220;Number One&#8221; publishes a range of creative work by students, including poetry, fiction, short plays, creative non-fiction and artwork of various mediums.
&#8220;We’re very much open to what any artist or author has to offer us,&#8221; said Nicholas Sawin, co-editor-in-chief. &#8220;We can take a lot of risks,&#8221; he added, noting that the magazine is &#8220;for the students, by the students.&#8221;
Sawin, a third-year MFA student studying fiction and playwriting, graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in English and journalism.
&#8220;It takes a lot to get this out,&#8221; he said.
To ensure there would be enough material, Sawin and other staff members solicited submissions by setting up promotional tables, visiting writing and photography classes and handing out flyers.
&#8220;I think this year we’ve been doing a lot more work than previous years,&#8221; ...]]></description>
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		<title>album review: The Wires debut broad album</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/16/album-review-the-wires-debut-broad-album/</link>
		<comments>http://unews.com/2013/04/16/album-review-the-wires-debut-broad-album/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreina Byrne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cowtown Mallroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KCUR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Red Rock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sascha Groschang]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The lively rhythmic tales the violin and cello unfold in local group The Wires is spell-binding.
Officially together since 2009, UMKC Conservatory alumni and Kansas City natives, violinist Laurel Morgan Parks and cellist Sascha Groschang have put their artistry to good use in their debut album.  The group’s self-titled album exemplifies the different genres of training the musicians have had. KCUR described the album as &#8220;an alternative exploration in string sound.&#8221;
Also described as &#8220;crossover classical,&#8221; by the pair, the degree of emotion evoked within their haunting and dreamlike songs is highly tantalizing.
The first song, &#8220;Native,&#8221; portrays a level of mastery and form, as well as a high level of wonder and artistry within the movements of the song.
The second song, &#8220;Red Rock,&#8221; encompasses a Middle-Eastern sound with the plucking of strings and dark, alluring chords.
&#8220;Snap&#8221; takes a different, tango-like journey, bringing the listener down a tango-dancing detective’s story-line, and &#8220;Argentine&#8221; seduces ...]]></description>
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		<title>food critic’s corner: Papu’s Café offers delicious mediterranean cuisine</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/16/food-critics-corner-papus-cafe-offers-delicious-mediterranean-cuisine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreina Byrne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Delicious Middle Eastern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Middle Eastern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ward Parkway]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Not exactly pinned as an esteemed or fancy establishment, Papu’s Cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant in Waldo, serves delectable gyros and falafel meals at reasonable prices.
If you’re a frequent visitor of Waldo, you probably wouldn’t notice Papu’s, which is located inside the Shell gas station on 75th Street between Wornall and Ward Parkway.
The location may not seem glamorous, yet any negative feelings are immediately offset once patrons are lured in by the enticing smell of gyros and falafel.
Delicious Middle Eastern salads are also a treat, as well as the wide variety of platters,  which feature plates of pita and hummus with chicken shawarma, and sides of falafel.
Each gyro is also topped with different vegetables, including fresh lettuce, tomatoes and red onions, while the salads included in the platter feature feta cheese, olives and spices.
The cucumber sauce was supreme. Even ‘anti-spice’ individuals will enjoy what Papu’s has to offer.
While I was ordering ...]]></description>
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		<title>‘For the Children’ raises money for children in need</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/16/for-the-children-raises-money-for-children-in-need/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eric Witacre]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operation Breakthrough]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Running Etude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Simple Gifts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Conservatory hosted &#8220;For the Children,&#8221; the third annual Operation Breakthrough choral concert benefit on April 13. Created in 1971, Operation Breakthrough is a charitable organization providing care for children of families in need.
The setting, The Visitation Catholic Church on Main Street, was one of the most beautiful settings for a performance. Moments after walking over the cobblestone floor into its cavernous hall, the eye is instantly led upwards to admire the gorgeous painted motifs decorating the ceiling.
Performing in the benefit concert were a select collection of choirs from around the Kansas City area, including the Conservatory, Blue Springs South High School Chamber Choir, Shawnee Mission East High Chamber Choir, Santa Fe Trail Middle School Bel Coro and a group of student musicians from Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
Each choir performed a selection of works including classical compositions by Sergey Rachmanimoff and Franz Shubert, along with songs adapted for choral singing ...]]></description>
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		<title>movie review: ‘The Host’ a most pathetic film</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/16/movie-review-the-host-a-most-pathetic-film/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Although Twilight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Andrew Niccol]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear &#8220;Twilight&#8221; fans, do not waste your money or time on this sad excuse for a Stephanie Meyer’s book-turned-movie. No, there is no epic love story and no, the guys aren’t nice to look at either.
Set in a post-civilized society, &#8220;The Host&#8221; deals with the idea of alien souls inhabiting human bodies. It’s a strange concept to begin with, but the idea had some remnants of potential.
Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) is one of the last few humans on the planet. After witnessing her father’s suicide, she ventures on a mission for survival with her little brother. Shortly after the film begins, this struggle fails. She is captured and taken over by a Soul named Wanderer.
The Soul is an innocent and beautiful being, unaware of the harmful ways of its people, and Melanie is a strong and persevering human. Even though the Soul overtook her body, her mind is still free ...]]></description>
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		<title>theatre: ‘Drums in the Night’ is unsatisfying and dull</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/10/theatre-drums-in-the-night-is-unsatisfying-and-dull/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Act Two]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Director Erin Merritt]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jenny Ward]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bertolt Brecht’s “Drums in the Night,” presented by the UMKC undergraduate theatre department, is disappointing and fails to maximize its potential as an epic piece of theatre.
Director Erin Merritt attempts to have an audience-wowing production, but an attempt is all it is.
In an action-packed play about the German Spartacist uprisings in Berlin 1919, the return of a missing soldier of four years to his lover who has just announced her engagement to another man, overbearing parents and revolution, the play should have been upbeat. Instead, the first act dragged on for an hour and a half. By the time intermission came, the audience was asleep.
Brecht, an early 20th century playwright working during the expressionist movement, requires a specific style and attention to detail that Merritt seemed to disregard.
Brecht developed a specific style of acting called gestus, a combination of physical gesture and attitude. The actors failed to utilize this technique, ...]]></description>
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		<title>food critic’s corner :Mildred’s offers exciting coffee atmosphere</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/10/food-critics-corner-mildreds-offers-exciting-coffee-atmosphere/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Crossroads District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[First Fridays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roma Bakery]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the heart of the Crossroads District, amidst the sprawling streets of galleries, bars and bakeries sits a small hole-in-the-wall café known simply as “Mildred’s”.
Among the excited energy that fills the streets during First Fridays, Mildred’s at 1821 Wyandotte Street may appear like any other café or restaurant, but it’s not. The instant one elbows his or her way through the poets, artists and eager onlookers to enter the low-lit, amber colored atmosphere of exposed brick, couches and black wooden tables, you know you’ve entered the right door.
A row of artisan light bulbs hangs above the register, and softly illuminates a display of muffins, danishes and egg and cheese quiches. Each pastry exudes a rough, asymmetrical exterior, the look of something handcrafted that morning.
It’s not just pastries that Mildred’s offers. The cooks also make a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches.
One dish in particular, a deceptively simple-looking roast beef sandwich ...]]></description>
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		<title>Denim Day raises awareness for victims of sexual assault</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/10/denim-day-raises-awareness-for-victims-of-sexual-assault/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cindy Peckham]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denim Day USA is a day to wear jeans as a protest against sexual violence. It was started in 1999 as a result of an overturned conviction in Italy where an appeals court judge ultimately ruled a 16-year-old student had consented to her alleged rapist, her driving instructor, because of her tight jeans.
“We encourage everyone in the UMKC community to wear jeans on April 24 to show solidarity for survivors of sexual violence,” said Kelly Rifenbark, UMKC Violence Prevention Coordinator, who is in charge of this year’s Denim Day event.
Denim Day has been observed worldwide and by UMKC for the past five years.
“I hope students will gain an awareness of their personal misconceptions of why sexual violence occurs and decide to challenge their beliefs,” Rifenbark said.
“The passive educational event allows people to learn about Denim Day in their own way. To me, Denim Day is a great beginner program to ...]]></description>
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		<title>student profile: A perfect balance-Full-time student Brendan Stevens juggles work, school and the release of his band’s latest album</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/03/student-profile-a-perfect-balance-full-time-student-brendan-stevens-juggles-work-school-and-the-release-of-his-bands-latest-album/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s no secret that passions can take a backseat to school and work during college, but sophomore General Studies student Brendan Stevens manages to find time for not only work and school, but also singing lead for his band, The Strive.
A local Pop-punk band, The Strive has been rising in popularity, most recently last year after performing at Mix 93.3’s Red White and Boom concert at Starlight Theater following the winning of a battle of the bands contest, as well as Warped Tour.
Even with the release of a third studio extended play album &#8220;Caught Inside,&#8221; Stevens remains humbled by the experience.
&#8220;You can get someone to buy something on iTunes, or you can get someone to press ‘like’ on a Facebook page but to get someone passionate enough to drive 40 minutes, to figure out a ride,&#8221; he said. &#8220;All these different aspects come into making a great show, [but] to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Toy and Miniature Museum rekindles childhood treasures</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/03/toy-and-miniature-museum-rekindles-childhood-treasures/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Riley Mortensen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Miniature Toy Museum]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fittingly placed on top of a hill, tucked safely inside the majestic house filled with 38 rooms and winding staircases lie the miniatures, marbles, and tinkering toys of childhood.
From the largest permanent marble collection in the United States, to a thrilling Barbie exhibit, there’s something for the kid in everyone.
From now until June 9, the Miniature Toy Museum is showing Just Colcord’s collection of curious objects, &#8220;Trash or Treasure.&#8221;
Filled with strange creatures, tiny robots, creative scenes and even a stop-motion films, this display will set one’s imagination on fire.
&#8220;I like to work with old things. I don’t want to kill anything, like chopping down a tree,&#8221; Colcord said. &#8220;I’m not trying to destroy things. I want to create and transform. I’m going to look for rusty screws. I’m looking for the things that are organic.&#8221;
Colcord spends his time searching the streets for old screws, coffee tins or whatever he can ...]]></description>
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		<title>food: Cancun Fiesta Fresh</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/03/food-cancun-fiesta-fresh/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andreina Byrne</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cancun Fiesta Fresh]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the fresh Cilantro in the Pico de Gallo to the steamed corn tortillas, Cancun Fiesta Fresh on 4019 Pennsylvania is a must for any hungry, Mexican-food lover.
Immediately, the authenticity strikes as Mariachi and other folk-type traditional songs blare from the outdoor speakers.
Chimichangas, make-your-own Burritos along with a variety of combinations were all found on the menu.
The street-tacos were an obvious choice, after all, their famed reputation constantly bombards my taste buds every time I see an advertisement for them. Obviously their most well known item, they only run $1.75 each and seven different meat options could practically convert a vegetarian.
All  their food is as homegrown as Mexican food can be, and, may not satisfy those interested in Tex-Mex or other non-authentic varieties.
However, I decided to be unconventional by ordering a couple of their soft tacos instead of the street ones. I chose chicken and beef and was very pleased ...]]></description>
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		<title>Spring into First Fridays</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:02:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[First Fridays]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With spring around the corner, Kansas City’s First Fridays will once again be in full force.
First Fridays is an all age event that hosts local and national art and music the first Friday of every month in the Crossroads Art District.
With over 70 art galleries spanning roughly 21 square blocks around 19th and Main Streets, this event is part of Kansas City culture. For UMKC students that are accustomed to the event, April 5‘s First Friday will not disappoint.
Kultured Chameleon Gallery (1739 Oak Street) will be hosting a live music showcase and KCOG.
The showcase, presented by Shameless Management, will have live music from DJ Cosmic Mafia, Huey P. Nuisance and more.
KCOG is a collection of art by Daniel Bartle that illustrates Kansas City’s Twentieth Century history of gangster culture.
8183 Studio (1735 Oak St.) will present &#8220;Beneath the Respirator,&#8221; a photographic series by Travis Carroll, that gives gallery-goers a behind-the-scenes look ...]]></description>
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		<title>Movie Review: ‘Admission’ not worth the price</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/04/03/movie-review-admission-not-worth-the-price/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jeremiah Nat Wolff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John Pressman Rudd]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Movie Review]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the people that brought you &#8220;American Pie,&#8221; &#8220;Mean Girls&#8221; and &#8220;Knocked Up&#8221; comes the failure of a comedy &#8220;Admission,&#8221; which proves to contain cheesy dialogue and never ending emotions mixed in with nothing out of the realm of average.
What’s the secret to getting in? This is the age-old question that has sought answers from both universities and Hollywood, and &#8220;Admission&#8221; fails to provide a suitable answer.
Take two of the funniest people in Hollywood and most would expect the answer to be hilarious, but no. Tina Fey is nothing more than a dull crybaby and Paul Rudd is a completely average human being.
Portia Nathan (Fey) is a veteran Princeton admissions officer who leads a relatively ordinary life. She’s been in a stable, but boring, relationship for the past 10 years, has been working at Princeton for 16 and has no interest in moving out of the humdrum cycle of life.
John ...]]></description>
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		<title>Fashion: Decked out apartments- Students talk style</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/21/10086/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Freshman Spanish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Junior Nursing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adding a personal decorative flair to any apartment is possible with as little as $10.
Style, fads and decorative themes may change, but four UMKC students are living proof that while trends change, they will always be a step ahead of common societal interest.
Where do you get most of your items?
Junior Psychology major Mimi Haddix: “I usually get most of my items from my parents’ house or from my friends. I like to collect bones, childhood photos and other things that have sentimental value.”
What is your favorite item?
Freshman Spanish major Lorraine Sands: “My favorite item is probably the photo of my past cat, Patrick.”
Haddix: “My roommate’s framed photo of Stamos is one of my favorite items. I also really like the pictures that I have of my brothers and me.”
Junior Nursing major Joey Waldenmeyer: “I love all of my street signs, flags, jerseys, old license plates, and posters. Pretty much anything ...]]></description>
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		<title>Movie Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ delves into loss, mental anguish and healing</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/21/movie-review-silver-linings-playbook-delves-into-loss-mental-anguish-and-healing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Director David Russell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Movie Review]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, “Silver Linings Playbook” is phenomenal by every definition of the word. With an all-star cast, hilarious-yet-serious moments and a touching storyline, this undersold film is the year’s top Oscar-nominated films still playing in theatres.
Although it was released several months ago, this film still hasn’t received the recognition it deserves. The only buzz it received was during Oscar season, and still, the moviegoers have overlooked this phenomenal film.
Life has rough moments, some worse than others, and Pat (Bradley Cooper) is dealing with the worst of it. He lost everything including his house, his job and his wife after nearly beating her lover to death. He is forced to spend eight months in a mental institution where he is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
After striking a plea bargain, he is able to live with his dysfunctional mother and father (Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver) and is forced to stay away from ...]]></description>
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		<title>Students shine in their performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Benjamin Britten]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UMKC Conservatory opened a rendition of Benjamin Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” an operatic adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, on Thursday, March 14.
The story’s overlapping plotlines finally connect in the conclusion. The play centers around three parties: four young lovers, a troupe of six actors and the mystical fairies of the forest.
The plot revolves largely around the four young lovers, Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander, and Helena, who are manipulated with a love potion by the fairies. Most of the play takes place in a mystical forest. The setting is accented by a minimalistic set, which consists of a large tree and a sheet backdrop with the image of a forest projection onto it, making a large amount of attention directed toward the performers.
Shakespeare’s lines were not altered for Britten’s rendition, and at times, their power is intensified by the shift from speech to song.
The dancers were a hallmark of ...]]></description>
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		<title>Art Sounds: Performance provides poetic reflection on Occupy Wall Street Movement</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/21/art-sounds-performance-provides-poetic-reflection-on-occupy-wall-street-movement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jorge Sosa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Art Institute. in collaboration with UMKC, hosted the fifth operatic reading of poet of late Dina Von Zweck’s “A Day In The Park,” with musical accompaniment of the season on Tuesday March 12.
Before passing away last December, Zweck wrote the poem during the wake of the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York, primarily writing on the experience of walking through Zuccotti Park. In the poem she describes the park, neighborhood and protestors with meticulous detail, while simultaneously falling into moments of extreme literary surrealism and symbolic writing.
Her descriptions are physical as well as emotional, since she also described the feeling that the walk exuded. She addressed the CBS newsbreaks that were being presented during the protest and concluded with the eventual moment of police intervention.
The poem was performed with musical accompaniment composed by Jorge Sosa, a friend of Zweck who arranged a fascinating and off-kilter soundtrack ...]]></description>
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		<title>Death in Spandex: Death dances the streets of 1980s Kansas City in ‘Slashdance’</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/20/death-in-spandex-death-dances-the-streets-of-1980s-kansas-city-in-slashdance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:41:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alexis Bowens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coterie Theatre]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jennifer Beals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s easy to say the walking un-dead have infested almost every corner of the present culture.
Zombies are proving to appear as a full blown cultural force, finding a place for themselves in any setting, any genre and any decade. Thus, it’s no surprise they would find a comfortable spot in the 1980s.
“Slashdance” which premiered on March 7, is a musical horror-comedy performed at the Coterie Theatre. It meets ‘80s dance classic “Flashdance” with a hostile, zombie-infested Kansas City as survivors struggle to make their dreams come true.
The original “Flashdance” was released in 1983 and starred actress Jennifer Beals as Alexandra Owens, a welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer.
The film has since gained a cult following. It should be noted that “Slashdance” is not simply “Flashdance” with zombies. When one walks into the theater and searches for a seat, they are greeted with a smoky set illuminated with bright ...]]></description>
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		<title>Culture couture: Event showcases UMKC international diversity</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/11/culture-couture-event-showcases-umkc-international-diversity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate Baxendale</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anna Jobe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture Night]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Student Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sai Srikar Kadiyam]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clothing, food and traditions from more than 80 cultures were showcased as UMKC’s International Student Affairs Office hosted its annual Culture Night at the Student Union on Saturday night.
Culture Night drew almost 500 people and featured dances, songs, skits and fashion shows by students representing their homelands. Booths outside the room offered opportunities to speak with international students about their cultures and featured,Pamphlets, food samples and slide shows.
Sandy Gault, director of International Student Affairs, founded the organization when she began working at UMKC in 2006
“This is their event and their ideas,” she said. “They [ambassadors] plan the budget, order the food, set up and take down the venue for the event.”
The event also sold raffle tickets for two Kindles and an Amazon gift card.
“We have yet to charge people an entrance fee for Culture Night,” Gault said. “We rely on private donations to make this possible.”
Money raised from the raffle ...]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz Combos: Conservatory students shake up Grant Hall</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carly Atwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grant Hall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jazz Combos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joey Hill]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the hallmarks of live music is where it can take the listener. While the melodic beauty of a classical concerto may gracefully float just above the audience, taking the audience to fantasy realms of beauty and tranquility, jazz will just as easily jump off the stage, run through the isles screaming at the top of it’s lungs, grabbing the listener by the collar and dragging them out the doors and into the yellow-lit streets from wince it came.
Live jazz is no more a visceral experience than live classical music is, but it has something that makes the experience somehow much more alive when done right, and the Conservatory Jazz Combos definitely did it right.
On Tuesday, March 5, the Conservatory hosted the “Jazz and the Conservatory” performance, a show which demonstrated talents of the UMKC Jazz Studies Program. The combos were groups ranging from four to six people each ...]]></description>
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		<title>Restaurant Review: Beer Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:42:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Andreina Byrne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beer Kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sweet Thai Chili]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Westport dive serves up Americana-style food,boasts extensive drinks list
Walking in from the cold, I was immediately greeted by a smiling hostess and the warm, relaxing ambiance at Beer Kitchen, 435 Westport Road.
I was seated in the middle of the dining area, and my server quickly took the drink order and returned within a few short minutes.
At this point, I was feeling positive, but when the server brought back the first drink order–– water and lemon––I was somewhat disappointed that she only returned with half of my request–– the lemon was missing! Not a huge deal, but it gave a slightly negative impression.
An assortment of ‘feel-good’ snacks and starters on the menu include deviled eggs, pretzel twists, black-eyed pea hummus and nachos.
As tempting as they seemed, I decided to skip the snacks and starters. Instead, I decided to choose from the multiple styles of hand-cut and cheese fries as an appetizer. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Movie Review: &#8216;Oz the Great and Powerful&#8217; as the title suggests</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[China Girl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Movie Review]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Sam Raimi, Disney and an all-star cast, Oz has no choice but to be great and powerful. Filmed in a world of beauty and magic, “Oz the Great and Powerful” fulfills its legacy in the 3-D fantasy Land of Oz.
Oscar Diggs, “Oz,” (James Franco) may seem like just an ordinary circus “wizard,” but fate had another plan.
After escaping a mob angered by his less-than-magical abilities and questionable ethics, Oz jumps into a hot air balloon only to be sucked in to the eye of a tornado.
For the first time in 3-D, the audience is taken inside a tornado where debris is flying relentlessly.
Rubble soars into the theatre aisles as audience members dodge with an almost life-like fear as the 3-D animation takes audience members on an exciting journey.
Once Oz escapes from the deadly tornado, he is flown away to the magical Land of Oz where fairies have sharp teeth ...]]></description>
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		<title>food critic’s corner: Blue Bird Bistro offers quality organic</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like many Americans today, I have become increasingly aware of the quality of food I buy and eat.
I am wary of the many processed, supermarket products and produce available. There are so many food products that utilize gene modification, pesticides, antibiotics and other chemicals in order to produce larger and faster amounts of vegetables and meat.
These products have been used in restaurants for many years. Thanks to increased awareness and interest in naturally grown food, there has been a steady increase in restaurants specializing in organic ingredients. An amazing restaurant that specializes in organic and locally grown food is Blue Bird Bistro.
Blue Bird Bistro is an eclectic small restaurant located in the city’s west side at 1700 Summit St. It is surrounded by many other unique restaurants and the whole area has a colorful and fun vibe.
Walking up to the restaurant, it is easy to notice the establishment’s trademark &#8220;blue ...]]></description>
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		<title>Concert Review: Maroon 5 sells out Sprint Center, Westboro Baptist Church protests</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roze Brooks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Adam Levine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neon Trees]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite symptoms of laryngitis, Maroon 5’s lead singer Adam Levine performed to fans’ expectations at the Sprint Center last Wednesday night.  Headlining for bands Owl City and Neon Trees, Maroon 5 landed in Kansas City midway through its Overexposed tour.
The Sprint Center seating arrangements put anyone in Section 109 at a disadvantage, having to view from behind the stage and limiting the view of each band’s instrumentalists.
However, Adam Levine and the lead singer of Neon Trees, Tyler Glenn, did an appreciated job of utilizing all sides of the stage, which was shaped like a giant &#8220;M.&#8221;
There is nothing that puts an emphasis on your age than being surrounded by a swarm of teenage girls, but Neon Trees was on the mark performing a cover of &#8220;Don’t You Want Me&#8221; originated by The Human League in the ’80s.
Maroon 5 opened with its popular hit &#8220;Payphone&#8221; and continued with a pleasing mix ...]]></description>
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		<title>artist’s spotlight:  Roberts’ ‘Eat This!’ provides food awareness to audiences</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roze Brooks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Del Arte]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Stephanie Roberts, assistant professor of theatre, is serving up a new kind of theatre experience about something that affects people everyday—food.
In her newest play &#8220;Eat This! KC Chews on the Politics of Food,&#8221; Roberts and her MFA acting graduate students created a social commentary on where and how food reaches dinner tables.
Receiving her degree from Del Arte, a performing arts institution in the California Redwoods, Roberts’ MFA is in ensemble based physical theatre.
In the creation of &#8220;Eat This!,&#8221; Roberts says the actors are not just regenerating the work of the playwright, but contributed to making the script.
&#8220;I had the idea a couple years ago,&#8221; Roberts said, explaining that the same process used for her previous play &#8220;Slammed,&#8221; was used for &#8220;Eat This!&#8221;
She continued, &#8220;The students and I went out into the community and interviewed people and transcribed all of those recordings.&#8221;
Roberts refers to this method of writing as documentary style ...]]></description>
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		<title>musica nova: Modern composing offers maximum results</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chin Ting Chan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cody Kauhl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eric Moe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joey Hill]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
It’s not hard to be intimidated by the immense space of the White Recital Hall in the James P. Olsen Performing Arts Center. The great swooping modern design of the walls, coupled with the expansive ceiling, makes it clear this is a place for performance.
But what kind of performance?
One might imagine enormous orchestras and ensembles filling a space like this with music, but as the UMKC Conservatory’s Chamber Music Composition Competition last Wednesday evening proved, the greatness of a performance has little to do with the number of performers.
The performance was split in two parts, the first being a competition with a collection of pieces composed by UMKC students, and the second a selection of works by visiting guest composer Eric Moe.
What made the pieces included in the competition interesting was their focus on small ensembles, the largest ones only consisting of three people. The mood and overall feeling these ...]]></description>
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		<title>Composer’s Guild performance pushes ideas of expression in music</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alvin Wong]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joey Hill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Returning Home]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s up for debate how much feeling a musician can put into an instrument.  It’s easy to attest that &#8220;feeling&#8221; comes from the amount of emotion and ferocity that the operator expresses while playing or the volume at which he or she plays, but it requires some of the highest understanding of the connection between instrument and musician to make a cello wail with sorrow.
UMKC’s Conservatory presented the Composer’s Guild last Thursday, a collection of pieces composed by UMKC students, each of which delved deeply into the idea of how living expression can be conveyed through instrumental sound.
Works like Kay He’s &#8220;Fallen Leaves – Drum Tower&#8221; demonstrate this  using a solo cello to illustrate the atmosphere of being in the season of autumn.
The cellist, Alvin Wong, shows complete control over the instrument, making it sound almost alive, transcending the cello’s natural classical roots into an ultra-contemporary and ultra-avant-garde, though inertly ...]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. budget cuts could create obstacle for students and job-seeking graduates</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/05/u-s-budget-cuts-could-create-obstacle-for-students-and-job-seeking-graduates/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caleb-Michael Files</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Budget Control Act]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Extensive U.S. budget cuts &#8211;to the tune of $85 billion for 2013&#8211; took effect on Friday unless Congress acts to prevent sequestration. These cuts are the result of the Budget Control Act, a 2011 piece of legislation stipulating if a bill to reduce the national deficit is not produced, across-the-board cuts will kick in.
While the cuts don’t apply to the majority of the money spent by the U.S. government, including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, the sequester’s effects will be substantial, especially on more vulnerable populations such as women and children.
In terms of education, the White House estimates that almost every state would receive at least $1 million in cuts to funding for primary and secondary schooling, with some states including Georgia, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas and California each facing funding cuts of more than $20 million.
Teachers and teaching aides will find their jobs at risk.  Almost 60,000 children ...]]></description>
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		<title>Connecting art and music</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joey Hill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kirkwood Hall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nelson Atkins Museum]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s difficult to not feel the tremendous visual weight of artist Xu Longsen’s “The Law of the Dao Is Its Being What It Is” ink painting in the Kirkwood Hall of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
The enormous painting spanning almost as long as two school buses depicts a vast and intricate mountain range with rivers and waterfalls, forests and misty peaks- which seem to go on forever into the background. Amidst the towering black marble columns of Kirkwood Hall, Longsen’s painting acts as almost a sort of window, creating a visual jolt that tears the viewer away from the Greco-Roman architecture that surrounds them.
This window, this painting was the backdrop of the Conservatory of Music’s second collaboration with the museum as part of the “Conservatory Connections” series. Bringing in UMKC graduate students to perform their own compositions, the aim was to create a blend of new and old to reflect ...]]></description>
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		<title>UMKC Theatre students write and perform &#8216;Brechtology&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/05/umkc-theatre-students-write-and-perform-brechtology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:43:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bertolt Brecht]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nikky Badejo]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Undergraduate theater students worked in collaboration with local theater artist and owner Heidi Van at the Fishtank Theater to create a humorous abridged version of the works of Bertolt Brecht, a mid-20th century German playwright. They called it “Brechtology.”
This is the second time UMKC students have teamed up with the Fishtank. Last semester, undergraduate students participated in “44 Plays for 44 Presidents,” and sold out nearly every night. Despite having to cancel their opening night last Thursday due to Winter Storm Q, the “Brechtology” played Friday through Sunday.
“Brechtology” was not your average theater experience. Instead of a standard polished show, it was written entirely by Van and the students, allowing them to test their playwriting and collaboration skills, but gave the show an unfinished raw feel. The show was written, rehearsed and produced all in one month, an impressive accomplishment for any theater artist.
But that does not mean the show ...]]></description>
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		<title>Wind Symphony combines education with performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lincolnshire Posy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paul Hindemith]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are few experiences comparable to sitting before a live wind symphony. A wind symphony embodies a more powerful sound than other live music.
Last Tuesday, the Conservatory Wind Symphony, directed by Steven D. Davis, made the distinction very clearly when it played both Paul Hindemith’s “Konzertmusik fur Blascorchester, Op. 41,” as well as Percy Grainger’s “Lincolnshire Posy,” both of which demonstrated the expert ability of the musicians.
Conductors David W. Clemmer and Andrew J. Putnam provided brief lectures on each work and composer before the performances, further enriching the impact of each piece.
The first piece, “Konzertmusik fur Blasorchester, Op. 41,” began with an eruption of sound. This was composer Hindemith’s first work for a wind ensemble, and was originally presented at the 1926 music festival in Donaueschingen, Germany. One can hear, almost immediately, the modern feel of this work where the entire ensemble comes together in loud and abrupt high wails, ...]]></description>
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		<title>fashion corner: Kyle Hall expresses himself through style</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/05/fashion-corner-kyle-hall-expresses-himself-through-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate Baxendale</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Arizona Trading Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is your favorite thing about fashion?
I like how it’s so expressive if you want it to be. It’s an outlet. Some people may choose to use it as an outlet of self-expression and some people express themselves in other ways.
What inspires you to dress the way you do?
I don’t really follow fashion. I don’t really base it off what’s on the runways. When I go shopping I try things on and if I like how it looks then I buy it. I don’t think I could categorize it, at least not now. In high school I was probably a prep.
Do you read any fashion magazines? Do you pay attention to what is on the runway?
It’s just not practical [to follow couture]. I can flip though a Vogue or something and look at those ads but I can’t ever look like that. I can’t afford those things. Facebook is a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Groban’s new album</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/04/grobans-new-album/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johanna Poppel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Josh Groban]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Josh Groban is known for his incorporation of classical and pop genres in his vocally driven music. Unknowingly, I figured Josh Groban was either a Christian rock singer or an emerging foreign opera sensation.
At a closer listen, the album, &#8220;All That Echoes,&#8221; possesses characteristics of alternative rock, European pop, and opera. The lyrics could be seen as love ballads for a significant other or worship songs for Sunday morning.
Groban peaked in his fame with the cover of &#8220;You Raise Me Up&#8221; a decade ago. Over 125 covers have been made of this song, originally composed by a band called Secret Garden, and Groban’s cover is the most well known. If you remember the powerful uplifting confessions of &#8220;You Raise Me Up,&#8221; from the &#8220;Closer&#8221; album, you will get a sense of Groban’s emotion in his latest album.
His new album, &#8220;All That Echoes,&#8221; is different from his previous albums. His new ...]]></description>
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		<title>Album review: STRFKR has seven tracks too many</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/04/album-review-strfkr-has-seven-tracks-too-many/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caleb-Michael Files</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Electronic Dance Music]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joshua Hodges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kevin Barnes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Miracle Mile]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second that STRFKR’s second full-length record, &#8220;Reptilians,&#8221; dropped in 2011, I already had a pretty good idea of what to expect from the band’s third. STRFKR – formerly Pyramid, formerly Pyramiddd – hasn’t budged from the palatable electronica territory since its 2008 debut, cranking out polished Electronic Dance Music with hints of synthpop over and over.
For a band that changes its name as frequently as it changes its look, the music stays pretty static. The expectation for &#8220;Miracle Mile&#8221; isn’t what new direction the sound has taken, rather, whether the band has taken a new one at all.
&#8220;Miracle Mile&#8221; offers 50 minutes of new dance material, but it’s nothing we don’t already know. Superfluity is a hallmark of dance music, synth pop, and club hits. To a group like STRFKR, superfluity is the goal. We can see this in the way it releases material, as if it’s Campbell soup ...]]></description>
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		<title>food critic’s corner: Lutfi’s Fried Fish should throw this one back</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/04/food-critics-corner-lutfis-fried-fish-should-throw-this-one-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fried Fish]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mostly basketball-orange walls, with a gray and brown stripe running along the bottom, are adorned with framed photos of notable musicians and still lifes, such as one of a couple smiling widely, looking very happy and satisfied. It is my guess that this couple did not just finish a lunch at Lutfi’s Fried Fish.
On the outset, this place is a dive eater’s dream. The vinyl booths share the same eye-popping color scheme as the walls,. There’s a large TV in the corner anchored over a Street Fight II pinball machine that occasionally growls and flashes, interrupting Sports Center. A booth in the front has the abandoned pieces of a checkers game on it and the windows are decorated with burglar bars. To boot, Lutfi’s also shares its building with a liquor store. Locations nearest campus are at 3037 Main Street atnd 3360 Troost Ave.
I ordered the Comeback fish sandwich ...]]></description>
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		<title>Oscar reflections</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/04/oscar-reflections/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Best Picture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gay Men]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Les Miserable]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seth MacFarlane did a wonderful job hosting the Oscars despite his racial comments, sexist remarks and all-around crude humor, but that is what he is known for, after all.
When asking the creator of &#8220;Ted&#8221; and &#8220;Family Guy&#8221; to host the Oscars, no one expected the content to be enjoyable for the whole family.
Besides his R-rated humor, MacFarlane shines with his hilarious snide remarks and brilliant vocal styling. Who even knew he could sing?
The show began with William Shatner aka Captain Kirk from Star Trek appearing and telling MacFarlane how the paper will rate him as the worst Oscar host ever. So, of course MacFarlane follows that remark by singing a song about female nudity in film. Although crude, this song was extremely laughable and entertaining.
Shatner continued to mention how MacFarlane will continue to make a fool of the Oscar ceremonies, so Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum ballroom dance to MacFarlane’s ...]]></description>
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		<title>A laughable love</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/03/01/a-laughable-love/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When will teen films writers learn that love does not happen overnight? Well maybe “love” does happen overnight to those involved while everyone on the outside sits and laughs at their stupidity. “Beautiful Creatures” tell of an instantaneous love between a witch and a mortal and proves to be just that: laughable and stupid.
Lena (Alice Englert), a mysterious new girl moves to town and begins a 72-day struggle of good over evil. Soon after entering the town, she runs into Ethan (Alden Ehrenreich), who only dreams of some day being able to escape the prison of a small town in which they live. Within a week, they’re dating, in love, being stupid and showing off their annoying personalities.
After an hour into the film, the true plot is revealed. On the eve of her 16th birthday, Lena must find a spell to erase the certain evil protruding on her life. When ...]]></description>
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		<title>Campus Fashion: Banks is fashion forward, has eccentric style</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/campus-fashion-banks-is-fashion-forward-has-eccentric-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate Baxendale</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mickey Mouse]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Name, year and major?
A: Calvin Banks, sophomore business major.
Q:Describe your style in one word.
A: Exotic.
Q:Where do you get your inspiration from?
A: Music is my inspiration. Particularly rap. That’s what I do. I make music. I also really like cartoon characters. Mickey Mouse is my favorite. I like Disney and anime.
Q: Whose style do you admire and why?
A: Kanye West. I like that he’s not afraid to try new things.
Q: What are you wearing today?
A: I’m wearing a jean vest. They are very popular, especially this kind with the sleeves cut off, Levi’s, Converse and a hoodie.
Q: Have you always dressed this way or did you have a different style?
A: I used to wear oversized white t-shirts and baggy pants but so did everyone else. I guess it [my style] kind of evolved. I didn’t want to dress how everyone was dressing.
Q: How would you categorize your style?
A:  I can’t ...]]></description>
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		<title>Chicana author shares her memoir</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/chicana-author-shares-her-memoir/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate Baxendale</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[George Washington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chicana postmodernist writer and UMKC professor, Dr. Norma Cantú of the English and Latina and Latino Studies Programs, read selections from her fictionalized memoir &#8220;Canícula: Imágenes de una niñez fronteriza&#8221; last Tuesday. The book won the 1995 Premio Aztlán, a national award for emerging Chicano and Chicana writers.
She moved to Kansas  City in January after teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio for 12 years.
Cantú read selections such as &#8220;A Border Story&#8221; and &#8220;Making Do.&#8221; &#8220;A Border Story&#8221; is about her childhood in Laredo, TX during the 1940s and 50s. It tells of the hottest days in summer when cotton is harvested.
&#8220;Making Do&#8221; is about a beauty shop in Laredo where women tell their stories to the hairdresser named Diamond.
&#8220;It is about a culture, a culture that clashes along that border,&#8221; Cantú said of her book. &#8220;But it is also a coming of age story. It’s about childhood. ...]]></description>
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		<title>food critic’s corner: Chez Elle Creperie is a delightful Parisian experience</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/food-critics-corner-chez-elle-creperie-is-a-delightful-parisian-experience/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite living in the center of the Midwest, I am always surprised to see the great diversity of cuisine in Kansas City. Although Kansas City is known for its distinctive take on barbecue, the city is full of restaurants that highlight a wide range of tastes and cultures. One of my favorite little eateries I discovered is Chez Elle Creperie and Coffeehouse.
Located in the city’s Westside at 1713 Summit St., Chez Elle is one of my go-to places to meet up with friends or to enjoy a tantalizing treat during the day.
Walking down the street you cannot help but notice the elegant edifice that houses the restaurant. Its iron railings, signature black awnings and vibrant flower beds mentally transport visitors to the French Quarter in New Orleans or a quaint neighborhood in Paris. As you walk inside the wrought iron doors, the whole Parisian cafe ambience becomes even more potent.
Upon ...]]></description>
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		<title>Experimental opera at KCAI offers odd excitement</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/experimental-opera-at-kcai/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Art Sounds Collaboration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s easy to think of opera as some relic of a by-gone era, festooned with silken gowns and set in cavernous, gold-leafed theaters. But at its heart, opera is very much a timeless performance. On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Kansas City Art Institute hosted the &#8220;Art Sounds Collaboration,&#8221; a performance of two short modern chamber operas, &#8220;Pondery&#8221; and &#8220;Numera.&#8221;
&#8220;Pondery,&#8221; created by Nihan Yesil, was a quandary of an opera. It opened with a projection of the moon displayed on a large sheet that filled the entire stage space.  In front of it laid a sleeping girl coated in soft blue light. A brief and keenly operatic dialogue between the girl, Lily and her mother followed.  Once Lily returned to slumber, the house lights dimmed and Lily began to dream.
The performance then suddenly took an incredible shift as it became a life-sized shadow play. A physical human Lily disappeared, and was ...]]></description>
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		<title>Dancing sculpture by UMKC graduate towers on campus</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/dancing-sculpture-by-umkc-graduate-towers-on-campus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Najid Ali]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[UMKC has a long history of the arts, and with that history are many art mementos scattered across campus. One of the most identifiable  pieces of art on the Volker Campus is the &#8220;Dancing&#8221; sculpture near the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center..
This imposing yellow steel structure towers high at 26 feet, facing the PAC, in a sense mimicking the graceful choreography that dancers exhibit within the Center. It is located in its own little oval of grass, surrounded on three sides by the Student Success Center, Swinney Recreation Center and Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium.
&#8220;Dancing&#8221; was originally designed  and installed in an atrium in the now-  demolished Bannister Mall that was in South Kansas City.
The artist, Rita Blitt, saved the sculpture after the mall was demolished. After Blitt discussed the issue with UMKC officials, she presented the sculpture as a gift to the school on Sept. 28, 2008.
&#8220;The University ...]]></description>
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		<title>album review: “Babel” wins big at 55th Annual Grammys</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/album-review-babel-wins-big-at-55th-annual-grammys/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Mumford &#38; Sons’ newest album &#8220;Babel&#8221; was released last September, it was quickly evident that it was destined for greatness.  On Feb. 10, it achieved this by winning &#8220;Album of the Year&#8221; at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
Mumford &#38; Sons hail from West London and broke into the British folk-rock music scene in 2007.  In 2010, they released their first album, &#8220;Sigh No More,&#8221; in England and Ireland and released it in the U.S. the following year.
&#8220;Sigh No More&#8221; brought worldwide attention to the alternative folk rock band and two Grammy nominations that year for &#8220;Best New Artist&#8221; and &#8220;Best Rock Song.&#8221; But Mumford &#38; Sons failed to win either category.
Now with &#8220;Babel,&#8221; they have won one of the biggest musical awards possible: &#8220;Album of the Year.&#8221;
&#8220;Babel&#8221; opens with its title track and a punch of sound.  Unlike &#8220;Sigh No More,&#8221; the opening track of the freshman album, &#8220;Babel&#8221; ...]]></description>
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		<title>Galactic and Boombox bring a groovy good time to Lawrence</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/galactic-and-boombox-bring-a-groovy-good-time-to-lawrence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johanna Poppel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Living Colour]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Friday night, Lawrence got down and boogied at the Galactic and Boombox concert. A diverse crowd from college-aged to perhaps people even your grandparents’ age came to Lawrence’s finest historic venue, Liberty Hall, in downtown Lawrence on 6th and Massachusetts Streets.
Upon arrival, just before Boombox began, the crowd size didn’t look too promising.  The snow and harsh Kansas winds must have kept people at home. With excitement, I walked up close and center towards the stage moments before the duo started.
Near the end of Boombox’s set, I turned around, and a large crowd was thriving. Boombox warmed up the audience’s boogie shoes for Galactic.
Galactic, a funk band from New Orleans, excited the audience for the full-house show. The large band consisting of five members jammed together with a variety of different instruments including saxophone, trombone, harmonica, Hammond (electric) organ, guitar, bass guitar and drums.
Originally, the band was instrumental, but ...]]></description>
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		<title>UMKC Conservatory returns with a second lunchtime concert</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/umkc-conservatory-returns-with-a-second-lunchtime-concert/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second edition of the UMKC Conservatory’s &#8220;Bach’s Lunch&#8221; featured a performance of J.S. Bach’s church cantata, &#8220;Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland,&#8221; BWV 61. (&#8220;Now come, Savior of the Heavens&#8221;) last Friday in the Grant Recital Hall.
The cantata began with a distinct and chilling combination of eight choir members singing as the string ensemble filled the auditorium with a powerful, flowing wall of sound. The choir sounded almost ghostly as its voices slowly rose above the music in alternating chords.
The next combination of six instruments and nine singers created a more powerful sound, making the set seem greater than one would initially expect.
They both worked together beautifully. The string ensemble never overshadowed the choir like brass or woodwind instruments would. The catalyst for this duo was the harpsichord, which created a distinct sound and acted as a perfect link between ensemble and choir.
The cantata was six movements, and the choir ...]]></description>
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		<title>concert review: Twenty One Pilots brings original sound to the Bottleneck</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/19/concert-review-twenty-one-pilots-brings-original-sound-to-the-bottleneck/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dan Moreno]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Josh Dun]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schizoid Pop]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twenty One Pilots, a band from Columbus, Ohio, played an exciting show at the Bottleneck in Lawrence on Valentine’s Day, showcasing songs from its new album, &#8220;Vessel.&#8221;
It is hard to classify Twenty One Pilot’s music, which the band calls &#8220;Schizoid Pop.&#8221;
Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun mixed their pop melodies and electronic beats with uplifting lyrics for the approximately 80 fans in attendance who sang along and got crazy with the band.  Tickets were only $13.
The opening band from Copenhagen, Denmark, &#8220;New Politics,&#8221; played for about 40 minutes, starting at 8:30 p.m.
It was almost 9:30 p.m. when Twenty One Pilots walked onstage wearing skeleton hoodies, which caught everyone’s attention, and opened with &#8220;Ode to Sleep .&#8221;
The scasual atmosphere made it easier for Joseph (piano and vocals) to interact with the crowd between every song. He made jokes and gave  inspirational words.
&#8220;If you want to create art, there are no rules. You ...]]></description>
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		<title>Valentine’s Day date guide 101</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/12/valentines-day-date-guide-101/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anti Valentine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Love Sux]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Valentine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day doubles as one of the most loved and hated days of the year. Some despise the cheesy romance mixed with an array of every possible shade of pink, while others love the opportunity to show their affection without being told to ‘get a room.’ Both sides have valid points, but the sad truth is Valentine’s Day will always exist. If some choose to be cynical prudes, they might as well learn a few ways to make the day slightly less miserable.
Whether you’re happily in a relationship, unhappily in a relationship, have no desire for a relationship or hate the idea of a relationship, hopefully there’s some way to spend your time that won’t involve feeling the need to gag at the cuteness floating in the air.
For couples with no money (the average college students)
Have a movie night at home. This may sound like a cliché idea for those ...]]></description>
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		<title>food critic’s corner: Max’s, best burger in town</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/12/food-critics-corner-maxs-best-burger-in-town/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johanna Poppel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abdi Karbalaei]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Big Max]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Doug Frost]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burgers are the staple of a typical college student’s diet. I’ve found Kansas City’s finest to be Max’s Burgers and Gyros on 8240 Wornall Rd. in Waldo.
Max’s offers a fresh and flavorful spin to an all-American favorite. Not only does Max’s offer classic diner dishes, but ethnic options as well. The diner was originally known as Max’s Auto Diner until gyros were added to the menu seven years ago.
Burgers are the top seller at Max’s, with the gyros following behind as a second favorite among customers. The diverse menu also contains pork tenderloin, Polynesian chicken, charbroiled chicken and all-beef hot dogs.
The selection of sides to choose from includes fries, curly fries, tater tots and onion rings. Sweet treats, such as shakes and baklava, accompany the cross-cultured menu as well. Daily specials are also offered, like the mushroom Swiss burger with grilled onions. The prices are reasonable with meals ranging from ...]]></description>
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		<title>House on the hill, part 2: Haunted or not?-Past testimonies show mixed opinions</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/12/house-on-the-hill-part-2-haunted-or-not-past-testimonies-show-mixed-opinions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Epperson House]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Harriet Evelyn Barse]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Unsolved Mysteries]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[UMKC Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Robert Simmons and Professional architect and Visiting Professor of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design (AUP+D) Ted Seligson swear UMKC’s Epperson House is not haunted, but documented ghost stories and earning a number five spot on &#8220;Unsolved Mysteries&#8221; seem to add up in a different equation.
On Dec. 20, 1922, Harriet Evelyn Barse, who designed the large organ that sat in the Epperson House’s Oak Hall, unexpectedly died in the mansion before the organ was ever completed.  There were no obituaries for her in local papers, but rumor has it that she died in shock after a home abortion.  The Eppersons attributed her death to failed gall bladder surgery, but no autopsy was ever performed.  She  was buried in Independence.
Although Harriet was ten years Mary Elizabeth Epperson’s senior, the Eppersons treated her as their adopted daughter.  Some tales say the aborted child was mansion owner Uriah ...]]></description>
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		<title>All that Jazz: American Jazz Museum offers entertaining glimpse into the past</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Jazz Museum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charlie Parker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jazz District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Kansas City is mostly known for two things—barbeque and jazz. The Kansas City Stockyards in the West Bottoms can take credit for the barbeque, but who can Kansas City thank for its jazz?
The history behind this mystery lies within the walls of the Museums at 18th and Vine. Located in the heart of Kansas City’s historic Jazz District, the 50,000 square-foot complex is home to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the American Jazz Museum.
Originally called the Kansas City Jazz Museum, it was built in 1997 and later obtained its national reputation and role as &#8220;the world’s first museum dedicated to the research, preservation, and exhibition of America’s classical music—jazz.&#8221;
Jazz was born out of New Orleans around the 1920s, but was simultaneously popping up in places like Kansas City and Chicago. Ragtime and folk blues were already popular, but jazz advanced an array of other variations, such as boogie blues, ...]]></description>
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		<title>96.5 The Buzz free V-Day concert is huge success</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/12/96-5-the-buzz-free-v-day-concert-is-huge-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[IAMDYNAMITE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shiny Toy Guns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Willy Moon]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Friday, Feb. 8, the line to get in the door of Afentra’s VD Party, a free concert put on by local alternative station 96.5 The Buzz, stretched down the sidewalk in front of The Midland and wrapped all the way around the next corner. The theater reached maximum capacity quickly, proving that the masses were ecstatic to see the line-up The Buzz had arranged. With IAMDYNAMITE, The Beautiful Bodies, Willy Moon and Shiny Toy Guns on the agenda, it was sure to be anything but a quiet Friday night.
IAMDYNAMITE, a duo from Detroit, started off the night at 7 p.m. The group, made up of Christopher Martin and Chris Phillips, kicked off with a strong set, well received by the crowd. Not new to the Midwest, the two showed that, although they’ve only been on the touring scene since 2011, they’re up to par on playing electrifying live shows.
The ...]]></description>
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		<title>album review: Wiz Khalifa’s ‘O.N.I.F.C.’ is generic, but fun</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/12/album-review-wiz-khalifas-o-n-i-f-c-is-generic-but-fun/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johanna Poppel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[DEV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fall Asleep]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wiz Khalifa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Work Hard]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Kush King was one of the top stars among DEV, Matisyahu and 3OH!3 that reigned over Kansas City’s open air Dancefestopia music festival last summer. So, bumping dance beats are to be expected with Wiz Khalifa’s second album, &#8220;O.N.I.F.C.&#8221; (the clean version stands for One Night in First Class).
Wiz Khalifa is known for his rap influenced laid back songs mostly related to smoking up and living the high life. Wiz Khalifa opens this album with his stoner declarations and love for money, women, alcohol and drugs.
&#8220;Paperbond&#8221; repeats the chorus, &#8220;I wake up then I bake up, get my things and catch a plane.&#8221; The first setback of the album is that the first line of lyrics opens up with a statement about making money and, of course, the presence of negatively referenced women. &#8220;O.N.I.F.C.&#8221; may have stereotypical lyrics, but it does dabble in various rap, R&#38;B and hip-hop influences ...]]></description>
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		<title>Record Bar concert raises money for French charter school</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/12/record-bar-concert-raises-money-for-french-charter-school/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cody Wyoming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Pop]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Friday at the Record Bar, over a hundred people showed up to listen to the tunes of four local bands in a fundraising music festival to
help public charter and French school, Académie  Lafayette.
The $25 tickets were no cheap excuse for people to attend this eclectic show, which was emcee’d by Cody Wyoming, who has seen success in a number of local projects.
Each band featured at least one parent of an Académie Lafayette student.
The evening started at 9:30 when The Quivers walked onstage and started playing their soulful eighties-like rock tunes. Lead vocalist Terra Peal had no trouble pumping up the people. &#8220;I Gots To Have It!&#8221; and &#8220;I Sleep Here&#8221; where some of the songs that made the crowd get up out of their seats and dance.
After a 40-minute performance, Wyoming took the microphone to start with the first raffle of the night, where iPods, restaurant gift cards, photo ...]]></description>
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		<title>food critic’s corner: “I am Satisfied”-Vegan restaurant offers fresh food for body and mind</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/04/food-critics-corner-i-am-satisfied-vegan-restaurant-offers-fresh-food-for-body-and-mind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roze Brooks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BLT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caf Gratitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crossroads District]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Super Hearty]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Café Gratitude, customers are offered a fulfilling culinary experience with one missing element: meat.  This vibrant, cozy restaurant tucked into the heart of the Crossroads District prides itself on 100 percent vegan, plant-based and almost entirely gluten free entrees.
What separates Café Gratitude from other meatless restaurants is its focus on not only nourishing the body, but also the mind. Each item on the menu is a proclamation of &#8220;I am…&#8221; followed by a positive characteristic such as humble, trusting or fortified.
Upon delivering your order to the table, the server will affirm your proclamation by saying, &#8220;You are humble.&#8221;  The server also concludes each visit with the question of the day, such as, &#8220;What inspires hope in you?&#8221; giving guests something to think about when they leave.
A majority of the ingredients used in Café Gratitude’s large array of meals, smoothies and desserts come from a local farm called &#8220;Be Too ...]]></description>
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		<title>theatre: “BlackTop Sky” challenges stereotypes of the homeless</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chioma Anyanwu Ida]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jerome Stage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;BlackTop Sky&#8221; tells the gritty story of life in the projects, a part of town often filled with decrepit housing and crime.  This drama comes to life in the intimate atmosphere of Unicorn Theatre’s Jerome Stage, with the audience sitting three feet from the action.
When a 20-something year old Ida loses her keys and realizes a young homeless man, Klass, found them, she is forced to face her fears and confront him.  Her well-to-do boyfriend, Wynn, doesn’t like her communicating with the dirty &#8220;pigeon&#8221; of a man Klass appears to be.
Kansas City native playwright Christina Anderson’s world premiere comes alive when the stories of Ida, Klass and Wynn unravel, leaving audiences speechless.  Anderson challenges the stereotypes associated with black homeless men and provokes audiences to change their &#8220;I’m better than you&#8221; attitudes.
Tosin Morohunfola (Klass) is the highlight of &#8220;BlackTop Sky.&#8221;  He nails the intricate layers of Klass’ inner persona that ...]]></description>
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		<title>K-ROO offers 24/7 radio entertainment</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/04/k-roo-offers-247-radio-entertainment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lindsey Woolsey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Method Man]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Communication Studies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UMKC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[That if you could hear music recommended by your peers to break up solid news? What if you could be part of a live conversation in which your fellow students are participating?
Now you can.
UMKC, please welcome K-ROO Student Radio, streaming live at k-roo.org.
Station Manager Ryan Witkowski, a senior communication studies major, has been working hard with others to get K-ROO off the ground. Last semester they began broadcasting. Now the station is up and running full-time.
&#8220;We are always looking for students interested in both on and off-air positions,&#8221; Witkowski said.
Senior Communication Studies major Lindsey Woolsey hosts &#8220;The Lindsey Show&#8221; as a DJ on K-ROO on Mondays from 3:30-6 p.m.
&#8220;I love radio because it’s a chance to share new music with a broad audience, and as an on-air personality on a terrestrial station, you get to communicate with people during a time when no one else can really reach them: in ...]]></description>
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		<title>music: Conservatory Connections, music at its finest</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/04/conservatory-connections-music-at-its-finest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Composer Aleksandra Vrebakov]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conservatory Connections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diane Helfers Petrella]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Light Salon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nick Petrella]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As part of its &#8220;Conservatory Connections&#8221; series, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosted &#8220;Light Salon,&#8221; a performance by The Petrella Ensemble last Friday.
The ensemble is made of Diane Helfers Petrella, associate professor of piano, and her husband, Nick Petrella, adjunct professor of percussion  for the Conservatory.
The Petrella Ensemble employs the use of a grand piano coupled with a marimba and a vibraphone. This combination of instruments may seem strange and almost lacking in audible sustenance, but when experienced live, it’s the exact opposite.
The selection of songs the ensemble chose created a perfect musical journey through heightened contemporary expressionism in modern music. That confronted the audience on an emotional scale. Giant hulks of sound seemed to occupy the entire room and held every member of the audience in a state of prolonged tension.
Composer Aleksandra Vrebakov’s 2009 work &#8220;The Spell&#8221; uses tension well and turns the piano and vibraphone against each other ...]]></description>
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		<title>album review: Emmy Rossum’s ‘Sentimental Journey’ offers modern take on vintage sounds</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/04/emmy-rossums-sentimental-journey-offers-modern-take-on-vintage-sounds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roze Brooks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apple Blossom Time]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Doris Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sentimental Journey]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Emmy Rossum has successfully embodied the antiquated spirit of many American classics, ranging from the ’20s to the ’60s in her cover album &#8220;Sentimental Journey.&#8221;  Rossum adds a modernized vocal clarity to several wholesome ballads and jazz tracks that were childhood staples in her household.
Each track is intended to correlate with one specific month, and &#8220;Sentimental Journey&#8221; represents January as the launch of another year.  Rossum was smart in meticulously choosing songs of the past to emotionally encompass her musical calendar.  This deliberate arrangement of songs could classify &#8220;Sentimental Journey&#8221; as a concept album.
The rasp of &#8220;Sentimental Journey’s&#8221; original singer Doris Day is the most noticeable missing element in the album’s title track.  Rossum’s signature straight tones and operatic vibrato sneak into her attempt of replicating the vintage sound.
However, Rossum’s consistency in adding personal touches to each track makes the album her own.
It’s also appreciated that the covers included on ...]]></description>
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		<title>Stone Sour shakes up the Midland</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/04/stone-sour-shakes-up-the-midland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corey Taylor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Des Moines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Las Vegas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stone Sour]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It was loud.  It was crazy, and… it was sold out. The popular band Stone Sour, from Des Moines came to Kansas City to do what it does best, play hard rock hard.
The $9.89 tickets made it imperative to attend this hardcore experience at the Midland.
From teenage girls dressed up like vampires to shirtless, tattooed guys wearing creepy masks, the crowd covered a wide range of ethnicities and ages, all coming together for a one-night-only rave-like show where the music was the only thing that mattered.
Almost everyone in the crowd had a beer in one hand, while the other hand was up in the air with a rock’n-roll sign or a middle finger pointing to the back of the theater.
Stone Sour walked onstage at 10 p.m. after a great opening appearance from the Las Vegas band &#8220;Otherwise&#8221; pumped up the fans.
It all started when the strum of a guitar introduced ...]]></description>
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		<title>film: ‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/04/film-hansel-and-gretel-witch-hunters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Blood Moon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Director Tommy Wirkola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Snow White]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Hansel and Gretel&#8221; may seem to be an ordinary fairy tale told year after year, but Director Tommy Wirkola transforms this story into a mystical adventure full of beautiful characters and stunning visual effects.
In this spinoff fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel become bounty hunters after being trapped in a house made of candy when they were young. In order to escape, they burned the witch holding them hostage. They discovered the highly lucrative career of a bounty hunter and now track and kill witches all over the world.
Once in a generation, the Blood Moon approaches, and if a witch casts the correct spell, she can become immune to fire. In order to complete this spell, a witch needs 12 children and the heart of a high-powered white witch. Hansel and Gretel are hired to stop evil from overtaking the land, and in the process, they unlock secrets from their past.
Starring ...]]></description>
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		<title>Chamber orchestra a thrill</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/02/04/chamber-orchestra-a-thrill/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Concerto No]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joseph Haydn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rebecca Sherburn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UMKC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Listening to a live orchestra has an uncharted feeling of  excitement.  The sound of the instruments tuning up in unison is like the soundtrack to a sun rising above quiet waters. UMKC’s orchestra embraces this sense of levity and liveliness in its performances.
On Jan. 30, UMKC’s Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, directed by Music Professor Robert Olson, performed pieces by composers Haydn, Weismann and Dvorak after just a week of preparation.
The first piece performed was Joseph Haydn’s 1791 work, Symphony No. 96, &#8220;The Miracle.&#8221;  The music joyously jumped  around the auditorium, leaping over the seats in a fever of excitement and spectacle.
The symphony was given the nickname &#8220;The Miracle&#8221; after an incident when a chandelier in the concert hall fell from the ceiling during a performance  The audience managed to dodge the falling hulk of crystal and glass, and there were no casualties.
This is a prime example of the power of Haydn’s ...]]></description>
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		<title>film review: ‘The Last Stand’</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/28/film-review-the-last-stand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:37:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Although Schwarzenegger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Saying Owens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sheriff Owens]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The Last Stand&#8221; marks Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return to the film industry after not having a lead role since 2003, with the exception of &#8220;The Expendables.&#8221; This Schwarzenegger film is hilarious, but unfortunately it is not a comedy. This sad attempt at an action movie only makes one statement to the world: Arnold Schwarzenegger is a badass.
Complete with melodramatic dialogue, cheesy combat sequences and a horribly constructed plot, &#8220;The Last Stand&#8221; is only worth seeing due to the extreme cheesiness turned into laugh out loud hilarity.
Sheriff Ray Owens (Schwarzenegger) recently left the LAPD narcotics post and moved to a small town in the middle of nowhere California. The high crime life involves checking up on farmers and catching speeders. However, this boredom suddenly turns exciting when one farmer turns up dead.
In other news, the most notorious drug lord, Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Norlega), escaped from an FBI prison and is now trying ...]]></description>
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		<title>Voices among the statues: Conservatory collaborates with Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/28/voices-among-the-statues-conservatory-collaborates-with-nelson-atkins-museum-of-art/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mille Regretz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Million Regrets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thomas Mark]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UMKC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There exists a very true and almost primordial connection between visual art and music. When this connection is fully realized, the outcome can fulfill beauty on a gargantuan scale. On Jan. 26, the Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City, conducted by UMKC’s Dr. Rebecca Johnson, made this beauty real in the Sculpture Hall at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
The Sculpture Hall is a quiet room. Its walls are blank and smooth, toned a pale cream. It serves as a connecting passageway separating the European painting and sculpture galleries, as well as the entryway to the contemporary wing.
Its space is sparse, aside from the toned, hardened statues that dot its composition. Francesco  Mosca’s marble creation, &#8220;Atalanta  and Meleager with the Calydonian Boar,&#8221; towers near the doorway leading to the center foyer.  It is a complex work of tender and vibrant emotions. The lovers are caught with their faces inches away from one ...]]></description>
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		<title>concert preview: Stone Sour to play in Kansas City</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/28/concert-preview-stone-sour-to-play-in-kansas-city/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corey Taylor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Des Moines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stone Sour]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Midland  opens its doors once again to hard rock and metal lovers this Wed., Jan. 30. The internationally acclaimed band, &#8220;Stone Sour,&#8221; will be performing a one-night-only show.
Front man Corey Taylor, best known for his work with Slipknot, and the rest of the Des Moines, Iowa crew will be presenting &#8220;House of Gold &#38; Bones, Part I.&#8221; This is their latest full-length release, which came out late last year.
The band has sold over four million records worldwide and the video for the first single off its latest release, &#8220;Absolute Zero,&#8221; has surpassed half a million views online. Stone Sour will be in Kansas City, having just been named &#8220;Rock Band of the Year&#8221; by the reputable online magazine, Loudwire.
98.9 The Rock presents Stone Sour in Kansas City and tickets are only $9.89. For event details and tickets, go to: www.midlandkc.com.
dmoreno@unews.com
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		<title>album review: A$AP Rocky, the next rap craze</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/28/album-review-aap-rocky-the-next-rap-craze/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johanna Poppel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hip Hop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jesse Wilson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lupe Fiasco]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Harlem native A$AP Rocky already has an A-List entourage of R&#38;B stars supporting him to the top. This new sensation is breaking into the scene with the support of key artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna. A$AP Rocky will even open for Rihanna on her tour this March. A$AP Rocky is also a member of the A$AP mob, a community of hip-hop producers, music video directors and rappers.
The deluxe version of &#8220;Long.Live.A$AP&#8221; came out Jan. 11. Both iTunes and Spotify list &#8220;F**kin’ Problems&#8221; as Rocky’s most popular track on the album.
iTunes rates his second most popular song as &#8220;Wild for the Night,&#8221; featuring Skrillex and Birdy Nam Nam, while Spotify rates &#8220;Goldie&#8221; as his second best track.
These songs have helped place A$AP Rocky’s current album on this week’s Billboard top selling albums of all genres, making it an obvious winner for the number one spot on Billboard’s R&#38;B and ...]]></description>
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		<title>Lunch at the opera</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/28/lunch-at-the-opera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[David Farwig]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Johann Sebastian Bach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Peasant Cantata]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UMKC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What makes a better companion to lunch than live music? Live classical music, that’s what.
On Jan. 25, UMKC’s Conservatory of Music hosted &#8220;Bach’s Lunch,&#8221; a lunchtime concert performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s &#8220;Peasant Cantata.&#8221; (A &#8220;Cantata&#8221; is a lyrical composition accompanied by music.)
Performed by UMKC students and faculty, the &#8220;Peasant Cantata&#8221; was written in the 1740s by Christian Friedrich Henrici and was set to music by Bach. During this time of his life, Bach worked as a Cantor, a choir instructor, at a church in Leipzig. While there, he was required to perform cantatas for various events.
The cantata itself was performed in German, but translations were provided with the programs. It was sung by two vocalists. Baritone, David Farwig, played a farmer and soprano, Jessica Salley, played his wife.
The 24 movements of the composition cover a conversation between the farmer and wife regarding the appointment of a new governor, a ...]]></description>
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		<title>YJ’s, a Crossroads secret</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/28/yjs-a-crossroads-secret/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Middle Eastern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YJ]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[YJ’s Snack Bar and Café, located at 18th and Wyandotte streets, is much more than just a snack bar although the name is not misleading. There is the option of getting snacks as well as a nice cup of coffee, and you can even purchase a pack of cigarettes.
To get to the door, you must first open a screen door that has what looks like a year’s worth of stickers plastered on it.
I have been to YJ’s countless times, yet I always notice something new.   People are sometimes thrown off as they go up to the bar to place their order with the one employee that is working that night. You don’t receive a menu, but rather you have a few options between what they are offering that day.
Each employee has a different meal they prepare. Dinner usually starts at around 6 p.m. or sometimes a little later. YJ’s has ...]]></description>
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		<title>“Rational Aesthetics”: Innovative art exhibit opens at UMKC</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/28/rational-aesthetics-innovative-art-exhibit-opens-at-umkc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sai Srikar Kadiyam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drawing Apparatus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rational Aesthetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robert Howsare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UMKC]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Rational Aesthetics,&#8221; by Robert Howsare, is an adventurous examination of production and performance employing an innovative combination of sound, light and space in each work.
Upon entertaining the gallery, viewers are met with the scene of two record players side by side, acting as a drawing apparatus . Both records have thin planks of wood attached to them, which are connected with screws that allow articulated movement. On the end of the &#8220;arm&#8221; is a pen moving along a large piece of paper, drawing complex geometric designs.
Known simply as &#8220;Drawing Apparatus,&#8221; this work makes clear from the very beginning the atmosphere of the exhibit. The constant movement of the arms, sound of the running turntables and the collection of past drawings above the machine give the feeling of having entered a factory.
This work also helps illustrate one of the great questions posed by this exhibit: the relationship between artist and tool. ...]]></description>
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		<title>film review: Hunt for Bin Laden much more than a zero, but much less than a 10</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/27/film-review-hunt-for-bin-laden-much-more-than-a-zero-but-much-less-than-a-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bin Laden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kathryn Bigelow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Osama Bin Laden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zero Dark Thirty]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Out of all Oscar nominated films, “Zero Dark Thirty” is one of the worst on the list. It’s a good film by all definitions of the word, but it lacks several key parts to make it enjoyable. Complete with an intriguing plot, powerful acting and an outstanding directorial style, “Zero Dark Thirty” proves to be well done but has an absence of everything that makes a film worthwhile.
Set in post 9/11 Pakistan, “Zero Dark Thirty” is the story of CIA operative, Maya (Jessica Chastain), who believes she found the location of Osama Bin Laden after a decade of searching. She experiences ups and downs while occasionally overseeing torture and being faced with the constant threat of death. Her superiors and co-workers doubt her competence but she never loses sight of her goal, and eventually all her hard work pays off.
Even though the ending is inevitable and highly publicized, it is ...]]></description>
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		<title>theatre review: ‘Death of a Salesman’</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2013/01/27/theatre-review-death-of-a-salesman/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arthur Miller]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chris Roady Bernard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Merle Moores Linda]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American dream is not all it’s cracked up to be
A gripping story of the American dream gone wrong comes alive in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre.
Willy Loman has spent his whole life attempting to work his way up the sales ladder in order to raise a family and own a house, but nothing seems to make him happy.  Now in his sixties, medical issues are getting the best of him.  He battles with constant hallucinations, attempted suicides and his two disastrous sons, Biff and Happy.
Willy and his wife, Linda, struggle to pay their bills, causing Willy to ask for money time and time again.  When Willy demands that he be able to work in Brooklyn instead of as a traveling salesman, he pushes his limits with his boss.
When Biff and Happy come home, it makes matters worse.  Biff, the oldest, was raised ...]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas displays sparkle throughtout Kansas City area</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/christmas-displays-sparkle-throughtout-kansas-city-area/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Place]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City Mayor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kansas City may be marked by a history of spectators visiting the Plaza during the holiday season, but several other sparkling areas are also worth a visit.
A tradition since 1973, the Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree in Crown Center Square is the oldest light display on the list. Towering 100 feet, the tree stands taller than the White House Christmas Tree or Rockefeller Center’s in New York City. It features 7,200 white lights and 1,200 ornaments, and is symbolic of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which aids the city’s less fortunate citizens. The lights will shine until Dec. 31.
The Vince &#38; Associates Clinical Research pharmaceutical company light show has been in existence since 2006 and may be considered one of the best in the city. Tune in to 96.9 FM for the perfectly coordinated harmonization of the bulbs.
“Our boss loves Christmas,” said Victoria Hamilton, an employee of Dr. Bradley Vince. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Kat Edmonson’s unique voice “inspired” Kansas City</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/kat-edmonsons-unique-voice-inspired-kansas-city/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Moreno</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chris Isaak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kat Edmonson]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Uptown Theater opened its doors last Saturday for a concert featuring the Rock and Roll singer Chris Isaak. The evening began with Kat Edmonson opening the show and before leaving the stage, a standing ovation drew a big smile on her face.
Edmonson’s unique voice and her passionate lyrics complemented by an acoustic guitar set off her warm and old-fashioned jazz tunes, which instantaneously caught the eye of approximately two thousand spectators. “Don’t take love for granted, careful with the heart,” Edmonson sang, a lyric from “This Was The One.”
Promoting her newest album “Way Down Low” she sang for about thirty minutes including her hits “Lucky”, “I Don’t Know” and “Champagne”.
Edmonson successfully connected with the audience by showing her knowledge of the city within every song. “Did you know Kansas City has more fountains than any other city in the world after Rome?” she asked. “I wonder since when did ...]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 holiday films</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/top-5-holiday-films/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas Eve]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays may be a time for celebrating, but any holiday celebration wouldn’t be complete without a few classic holiday films. Get ready to bake some scrumptious cookies, stoke a fire and turn on the VCR to watch these classic films.
Miracle on 34th Street
Whether it be the classic released in 1947 or the modern-day telling of 1994, “Miracle on 34th Street” is sure to entertain audience members of all ages. Both versions tell the same story, but most viewers will probably be partial to the one released in 1994 since the old-fashioned dialogue is abandoned. Color is also utilized, unlike the previous film in black and white.
The story centers on Macy’s executive Dorey Walker (Elizabeth Perkins) and her young daughter Susan (Mara Wilson). Both are against Christmas until they meet an old man by the name of Kriss Kringle (Richard Attenborough), who actually believes he is Santa Claus. After being ...]]></description>
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		<title>Students add personal touch to celebration of holidays</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/students-add-personal-touch-to-celebration-of-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roze Brooks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chick Elementary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freshman Jacob Clymore]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the weather starts to drop, though if you’re in the Midwest this may be wishful thinking, and multicolored lights are strung on neighborhood houses, the tell-tale signs of the holiday season are undeniable.
Winter Solstice, the time of year when the night is longest and the day is shortest, occurs annually between Dec. 20-23.
The Ancient Romans and Greeks have historical representations of holidays represented today, including similar jovial exchanges of gifts, feasting and easing of occupational expectations.
For most of the nation, Christmas is the prominent marker of the closing of another year. Christmas tree ornaments for sale at department stores and seasonal music spouting anticipation for Santa Claus plopping down the chimney insinuate popular interest in this particular holiday.
However, the variety of ways Winter Solstice is celebrated doesn’t always associate with this default marketing date on the calendar.
“I spend the holidays with my family,” senior chemistry major James Teuscher said. ...]]></description>
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		<title>Tattoo of the week: For Alex Dapp, “tattoos are personal statements”</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/for-alex-dapp-tattoos-are-personal-statements/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Moreno</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Audrey Hepburn]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alex Dapp, a sophomore majoring in communication studies, has three tattoos. Dapp received her first tattoo when she was 18 years old and it has a very deep meaning for her.
Two main parts compose Dapp’s tattoo on her lower back. It is a picture from an Audrey Hepburn movie called “Funny Face,” accompanied by a verse in one of the feathers that reads, “Save the last dance for me.”
Hepburn has deeply inspired Dapp.
“She is my role model,” Dapp said. “She always believed that you can have anything you want, but you’ll never get it if you don’t try.”
Dapp mentioned she keeps this in the back of her mind every day.
“Save the last dance for me” is the title of a song that has always been a part of Dapp’s life. At the same time, she said it is kind of her motto.
“Whenever I find my husband, he’s going to be ...]]></description>
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		<title>Film Review: “Rise of the Guardians” brings 3D to vivid childhood dreams</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/film-review-rise-of-the-guardians-brings-3d-to-vivid-childhood-dreams/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Easter Bunny]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hugh Jackman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jack Frost]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Rise of the Guardians ” tells of a heroic animated adventure involving unlikely stars. The Guardians appear to be average characters most likely found in childhood dreams, but their inner potentials are unlocked once they join forces to protect children from an evil spirit that wishes to fill the world with darkness.
Alec Baldwin voices North, a less-than-stereotypical Santa Claus. Complete with a Russian accent and sleeve tattoos, this Santa Claus opposes the world’s image of him. He doesn’t seem to have a belly full of joy, and he comes across more like a grumpy old man.
Hugh Jackman, who may not be the ideal actor for a kid’s movie, voices the Easter Bunny and manages to pull it off. He’s six feet tall with an Irish accent and seems more comparable to a kangaroo. He brings an unusual sense of humor to the film, though, and is even portrayed as an ...]]></description>
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		<title>Ask Phoenix</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/9179/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phoenix Rishon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dear Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gender Identity Disorder]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Dear Phoenix, I was yelled at for calling a drag queen, “transgender.” What is the difference between someone who does drag and someone who is transgender?
Dear general public,
Terms describing gender identity abnormalities may be confusing to many people, homo and heterosexual alike. By abnormalities, I do not mean any negative connotation. I merely mean that they differ from the norm of society. Occasionally these terms have different definitions, depending on who is defining the term.
The majority of people are “cisgender,” meaning their gender identities and/or expressions match their biological sexes. “Transgender” is an umbrella term referring to anyone whose gender identity and/or expression does not match his or her biological sex. This describes many people, including a man who dresses in women’s clothing (crossdressing), a biological female who externally expresses and psychologically feels like a man, and a born female who goes through sex reassignment surgery to transition into ...]]></description>
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		<title>Cult Classic Review: ‘A Christmas Story’ brings a child’s fantasy to life</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/cult-classic-review-a-christmas-story-brings-a-childs-fantasy-to-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[BB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ralphie Peter Billingsley]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle,” said Ralphie again and again. And again.
All children want one present for Christmas that would change their entire lives and make them the coolest kid on the block. In “A Christmas Story,” a 1983 film about a young boy in the 1940s, Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) must convince the rest of the world that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect gift for him. He is met with extreme opposition.
“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid,” they all say.
Even Santa Claus, the man who is supposed to be on every kid’s side, thinks it’s a joke, and with a big “Ho-ho-ho” shoves Ralphie down a massive exit slide.
When Ralphie writes a report about the one thing he desperately wants for Christmas, the BB gun, his teacher gives him a C+ and once again he is made aware of the ...]]></description>
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		<title>KC Marvels: City’s early history resides in West Bottoms</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/12/05/kc-marvels-citys-early-history-resides-in-west-bottoms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Riley Mortensen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Darby Steel Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The elegant moldings and detailing of buildings and warehouses in Kansas City’s West Bottoms make it a treasure trove for patrons looking for a memorable and historical experience. Although mostly industrial in design, the West Bottoms is one of Kansas City’s oldest and most recognized areas.
West of downtown Kansas City, close to the Missouri River, the Bottoms were first and foremost an area of trade for Indians and French trappers, thus prompting the original name, “The French Bottoms.” With the railroads coming not long after, the city flourished around the establishment of the stockyards in 1871.
The Union Depot was built on Union Street and housed bars, restaurants and hotels all called Union Street home. At the time, more than 90 percent of the value in Kansas City came from the West Bottoms.
In 1903, a disastrous flood brought an end to the many investment endeavors of schools, churches and homes, but ...]]></description>
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		<title>Outdoors Corner: City Beautiful: Turn-of-the-century civic movement was inspiration for Kansas City’s parks and boulevard system</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/27/outdoors-corner-city-beautiful-turn-of-the-century-civic-movement-was-inspiration-for-kansas-citys-parks-and-boulevard-system/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joey Hill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[City Beautiful]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of Kansas City’s most admired historical efforts is the City Beautiful movement, a boom of architectural and urban planning developed at the turn of the 20th century that transformed Kansas City from a sparse, dirt road-laden town to a thriving metropolis.
The first push came in 1872 when a local landowner, James W. Cook, offered 40 acres of his land to the development of parks.
The proposal was initially rejected by the city council, reasoning that street improvements, sewers and water supply were more urgently needed  than parks.
Cook appealed the decision in 1877. With slight changes to the original price, Kansas City acquired its first land for parks.
However, the lack of citizen outcry for parks over the next three years proved the development to be rather pointless.
With the industrialization of the city growing, newspapers ceased active campaigns for parks.
Soon, most of the open spaces in the city were paved over for ...]]></description>
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		<title>Award-winning artist impresses at Kansas City performance</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/27/award-winning-artist-impresses-at-kansas-city-performance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kharissa Forte</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anita Baker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrisette Michele]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chrisette Michele impressed a sophisticated crowd at club 7HUNDRED on Sunday, Nov. 11. A live band accompanied her as she crooned familiar songs from her albums.
The audience laughed at her impeccable imitations of R&#38;B legends like K-Ci and JoJo, Fantasia, R. Kelly and Anita Baker.
The Grammy award-winning songstress entertained with her improvisations  including an on-the-spot creation of an ode to Kansas City. When a gentleman joined her on the stage to play the keyboard, she passed his hat around and everyone gladly pitched in their dollar bills. She even recognized one of her Twitter followers that joined the concert by pulling him on stage and singing to him. Little did she know, he planned to sing to her and did a marvelous job, which surprised onlookers including Michele.
Before the show, Michele sat down with U-News to talk about her music after a two-year hiatus and the journey to become comfortable ...]]></description>
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		<title>Ask Phoenix</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/27/ask-phoenix-7/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phoenix Rishon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kansas City]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What gay bars do you recommend in Kansas City?
Dear tourist,
My recommendation of gay bars depends on your setting preference. Some people prefer a high-energy bar with drag queens, while others prefer a smaller, more intimate sports bar. Whichever the case, I believe Kansas City satisfies all needs.
The high-energy, well-known gay club is Missie B’s. This multi-level extravaganza has several bars, each with its own atmosphere. On the first level, several drag shows, including the Dirty Dorothy Show and PHAT Tuesdays, take place. This is where you can get your dose, or occasional overdose, of drag queens. The stage and performers liven up the bottom floor. On the other side of the room, there are areas to hang out with friends, sit at the bar and meet new people.
After a few cocktails, many people feel like dancing. After a stumble up the stairs, you will find a dance floor with party ...]]></description>
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		<title>A Kansas City tradition continues: Warm weather, SportingKC highlight this year’s Plaza Lighting</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/27/a-kansas-city-tradition-continues-warm-weathersportingkc-highlight-this-years-event/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Charles Pete Pitrat]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Approximately 200,000 people come to the Country Club Plaza each Thanksgiving to see the illumination of more than 250,000 bulbs—more than 80 miles of strands of twinkling lights—in the 15 square blocks.
Kansas City natives are familiar with the tradition, which officially kicks off the holiday season.
Some may not know this annual celebration has been around for almost 90 years. The roots of the lighting ceremony are in 1925, when Nichols Company maintenance supervisor Charles &#8220;Pete&#8221; Pitrat hung the a string of only 16 lights over the doorway of the Mill Creek Building.
In the years following, Pitrat administered the hanging of more lights on more structures every year until 1930, when the first official Plaza Lighting Ceremony was celebrated. Then, the ritual was transformed into the popular custom it is today.
Residents outside of Kansas City also enjoy partaking in the festivity. Simona Vaughn from Columbia visits every Thanksgiving to see a ...]]></description>
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		<title>movie review: ‘Life of Pi’-Beautiful imagery, emotional tension make film compelling</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/27/movie-review-life-of-pi-beautiful-imagery-emotional-tension-make-film-compelling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elizabeth Golden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a world so artificially beautiful, one boy must find hope in a solitary sailboat thousands of miles from civilization. &#8220;Life of Pi&#8221; tells the journey of Pi as seen in an aesthetically pleasing way fit for the mind of an artist.
Pi Patel (Suraj Sharma) seems to be an average zookeeper’s son who has an unusual view of life.
He was introduced to religion at a young age and spent the majority of his childhood searching for a greater understanding of life.
Pi is heartbroken when his father announces the need to sell their zoo and move, but he is left with no other choice but to board a Japanese ship with all the animals.
When a thunderstorm hits, he jumps out of bed in excitement since he loves watching nature take its course.
If it weren’t for his desire to be closer to God through nature, Pi would have gone down with the ...]]></description>
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		<title>DJ Kittie says goodbye to Kansas City: Local DJ seeks fame and fortune in Las Vegas</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/27/dj-kittie-says-goodbye-to-kansas-city-local-dj-seeks-fame-and-fortune-in-las-vegas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kharissa Forte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DJ Kittie gave the turntables one last spin in Kansas City during her &#8220;Say Goodbye&#8221; party on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Mosaic Lounge before leaving the following Monday to chase her dreams of fame and fortune in Las Vegas.
&#8220;My real name is Kelly,&#8221; DJ Kittie said. &#8220;I actually got my [stage] name from an old friend of mine when I was in the 9th grade. He said I looked like a cat, so he nicknamed me Kittie and it stuck with me.&#8221;
The youngest of three and the only girl to a single mom, the ambitious 25-year-old grew up believing in the ethics of hard work and determination.
&#8220;I lost my father when I was about one. My mother was so busy working all of the time to provide for my brothers and me that I barely remember her in my life as a child,&#8221; she said.
DJ Kittie said that she ...]]></description>
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		<title>SATIRE: President Obama, Santa Claus for the 47 percent</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/27/president-obama-santa-claus-for-the-47-percent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I visit Wal-Mart almost every week, and each visit brings a new surprise.
If it isn’t dodging the sight of butt cracks and excess cleavage only to later encounter them on The People of Walmart, it’s being evacuated from the store because of an active meth lab found inside a shoplifter’s purse.
People have no shame.
On Black Friday, I saw a bearded man wearing a red suit in line at the register. It piqued my curiosity.
A steadfast opponent of government spending, I feel it is my duty to be watchful and make sure those in front of me at the checkout pay with their own money.
I watched as the man pulled out an EBT card bearing the name &#8220;Santa Claus.&#8221; Father Christmas was using my money to buy his groceries. I decided to call him out.
&#8220;Excuse me sir,&#8221; I interjected. &#8220;Can you please explain why you’re using food stamps to buy eggnog ...]]></description>
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		<title>Dance team: looks ahead to nationals after 2nd place 2011 finish</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/13/dance-team-looks-ahead-to-nationals-after-2nd-place-2011-finish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate Baxendale</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Coach Michele Morgan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Daytona Beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Georgie Zitsch]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UMKC dance team has undergone a major transformation since the arrival of Coach Michele Morgan in 2006.  She coached the nationally ranked University of South Carolina dance team for six years before taking over a UMKC dance program that was practically nonexistent.
The UMKC dance team placed 2nd at the national competition in Daytona Beach, Fla., last year, and 4th in 2009 and 2010.
Morgan began recruiting dance majors from the Conservatory of Music and Dance.  She said the dance program did not have scholarships available for these athletes before she moved to Kansas City, but because of her efforts, scholarships have been awarded to 16 of the 22 members of this year’s team.
Morgan has extensive experience as a coach, cheerleader and dancer. She cheered for the Cincinnati Bengals and danced for a nationally ranked University of Kentucky dance team before she turned to coaching.
Captain Erika Edwards said that competition for ...]]></description>
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		<title>‘Fifty Shades of Gay’ showcases UMKC queens</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/13/fifty-shades-of-gay-showcases-umkc-queens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>U-News Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Moltyn Decadence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Union Theater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transgender Awareness Week]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[UMKC Pride Alliance, in association with the campus’s LGBTQIA community, organized a drag show titled &#8220;Fifty Shades of Gay&#8221; last Wednesday at the Student Union Theater.
Produced by Pride Alliance Vice President Kalaa Wilkerson and hosted by Nic Storm, 2012 King of Show Me Pride, and local drag queen Moltyn Decadence, audience members laughed, applauded and engaged with the performers.
From comedic anecdotes to passionately-presented acts, the crowd was entertained.
Originally, the event was supposed to be on Oct. 11 to honor National Coming Out Day, but the organization was unable to secure access to the Student Union Theater for that date, so it was postponed.
&#8220;We definitely jumped through some hurdles to be here,&#8221; said Pride Alliance Diversity Officer Seto Herrera, who performed under the name &#8220;KC Sunshine.&#8221;
Herrera explained that instead, the event kicked off Transgender Awareness Week, which will include several events to promote transgender awareness.
A presentation titled &#8220;Life, Liberty and the ...]]></description>
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		<title>Twisted seduction of ‘American Beauty’</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/13/twisted-seduction-of-american-beauty/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kharissa Forte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Angela Hayes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chris Cooper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mena Suvari]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Simultaneously witty and depressing, &#8220;American Beauty&#8221; tells of repressed desires and untold truths while also being an eye-opening film, encouraging the audience to realize beauty in every aspect of life. Discovering the moral of the story is the core of the film’s cult classic image.
&#8220;American Beauty&#8221; centers on the Burnham family through the narration of the father, Lester (Kevin Spacey), who is a man of many thoughts and few words. Sarcastic and dry-humored, viewers are sure to fall in love with his character as he endures an emotional and mental rampage fueled by his mid-life crisis.
His wife, Carolyn (Annette Bening), is an angry woman who appears to regret her life decisions. Broken and misunderstood, Carolyn becomes the antagonist as she acts out her rage in unhealthy ways that seem to hurt those closest to her.
Lester and Carolyn’s only child, Jane (Thora Birch), is a stereotypical teenager whose gothic wear and ...]]></description>
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		<title>theatre review: ‘The Cover of Life’ -UMKC production boasts top student talent</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/13/theatre-review-the-cover-of-life-umkc-production-boasts-top-student-talent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meredith Shea</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aishah Harvey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aunt Ola]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jeff Ridenour]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though &#8220;The Cover of Life&#8221; has a slow plot progression, the action throughout the play is compelling.
It is 1943 in small town Sterlington, La.  Three sisters-in-law—Tood, Sybil and Weetsie—are each married to a different Cliffert brother. They live together with their mother-in-law, Aunt Ola, while the boys are away at war.
Kate, a New York Life Magazine reporter, is assigned to write a story about the southern women, who are living without the help of men.  Kate is not thrilled with the assignment, but soon grows attached to the Cliffert wives.
The lives of these women are rich with dreams and the audience is taken along for the ride.
In the second act, a series of secrets are revealed and disaster looms, leaving the family torn apart and Kate on a train back to New York City.
Ron Schaeffer, director and UMKC Theatre Professor of Stage Management, did a fine job sculpting a play ...]]></description>
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		<title>‘Vagina Monologues’: Women’s Center holds auditions for popular production</title>
		<link>http://unews.com/2012/11/13/vagina-monologues-womens-center-holds-auditions-for-popular-production/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Heiman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kelly Rifenbark]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lola Oduyeru]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mitra Pedram]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vagina Monologues]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Created to evoke awareness about domestic violence, the &#8220;Vagina Monologues&#8221; auditions were held last Friday and Saturday by the UMKC Women’s Center.
The performance will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Student Union Theater as  part of the Women’s Center’s V-Day Campaign, which also includes V-Men workshops and educational tabling.
The directors, Kelly Rifenbark, UMKC Women’s Center Violence Prevention Coordinator,  and Michelle Kroner, Victim Services Adjudication Advisor, said approximately 20-30 people pre-registered to audition.
&#8220;We can audition up to 40 [people] if need be,&#8221; Rifenbark said. &#8220;It’s based on the number of monologues Eve has asked us to perform. This year, we’re wanting to cast 20-25 people.&#8221;
Anyone who identifies as female is eligible to audition for the &#8220;Vagina Monologues.&#8221;
Students, staff, faculty and community members are encouraged to audition.
&#8220;We want a diverse cast,&#8221; Rifenbark said. &#8220;We want people sitting in the audience and looking up and finding themselves in the cast.&#8221;
Kroner said people ...]]></description>
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