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Student Union dedication
Students, faculty members, alumni and the UMKC community gathered last Friday at the north entrance of the Student Union to commemorate its dedication. The creation of the Student Union is a colossal accomplishment for UMKC, with countless hours put in its planning and creation. “We are having the official grand opening dedication of the facility, so we will be joined not only by the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs but we will also be … Read entire article »
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Le Fou Frog: a Parisian bistro in Columbus Park
Let me start by saying my love for Le Fou Frog began early when I saw reservations could be made online through a website called “Open Table” found at www.opentable.com. It is a free service used by many restaurants. It is convenient and takes less than five minutes. Also, there is a section where you can write in special requests. Le Fou Frog is a French bistro with a charming atmosphere and small Parisian restaurant … Read entire article »
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Ask the cook: Quick and healthy breakfast ideas
Question of the week: What are some good, fast, non-cooking options for breakfast? Are you rushed in the morning? Aren’t we all? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how often do we skip it and then find ourselves ravenous midway through the morning, madly in search of the nearest coffee and pastry? Here are a few ideas for a healthy and quick breakfast that will keep you going until lunch. They’re just guidelines and can be adapted to your unique tastes, so be creative! The Super Egg Sandwich: Take an egg (or ¼ cup egg substitute) and microwave it in a small bowl (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) until cooked. Microwave times vary, so start with 30 seconds and check to see if it’s still runny. If so, keep going … Read entire article »
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Dating 101: The masks we wear
Every October ushers in an urgent feeling of panic that washes over me until I find the perfect Halloween costume. Generally, I temper these waves of anxiety with Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, but they haven’t been as effective in relieving my stress since I discovered they aren’t sugar-free. It’s not as though I hadn’t known all along they had the caloric equivalent of a bag of marshmallows, I just never really thought about it, so it didn’t seem so terrible. It’s like the old adage “out of sight, out of mind.” This works, by the way, until you start asking questions, or in my case, jumping out of the shower and noticing the way my belly suddenly laps over the top of the towel when I’m drying off. I like to get ideas for costumes … Read entire article »
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Emoticons
Uh-Oh! Chat rooms and message boards are a fun way to meet new people and often provide an outlet through which to learn about hobbies. But certain phrases are red lights telling you to get out quick! ASO: Age Sex Orientation. Anyone wanting to know these things is looking for personal info a stranger certainly shouldn’t know. Boot: To be kicked out of a chat room. If someone’s been booted before, it’s usually because they said something highly inappropriate. MF2F: Let’s meet face to face. It’s rarely wise to meet someone you’ve only known online. CWH: Chest Waist Hips. Who online needs to know your body like that? NLA: Name Location Availability. Usually from someone looking to stalk or hook up. … Read entire article »
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Tattoo of the Week
Kharissa Parker refers to life’s experiences as chapters. Each of her three tattoos represents a chapter in her life. In summer 2005, Parker wanted to get a tattoo. She wasn’t sure what to get, but she knew it should be something meaningful. Parker decided to get a pink Chinese symbol that meant “life.” Under the symbol is her date of birth. “I knew I wanted a tattoo that had meaning to it,” she said. “When I first got … Read entire article »
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Glacé: outrageous flavors, now including beer
That’s right, beer-flavored ice cream. “Boulevard Brewery Doppelbock,” to be exact. It’s delicious, and it definitely tastes like beer. Come for the beer ice cream, stay for an adventure for your taste buds. Here you’ll find some of the most unique flavors in Kansas City. Strawberry balsamic, Venezuelan dark chocolate, pineapple cilantro, French lavender and even goat cheese with wildflower honey are daring, refreshing and decadent. You’ve got to taste them for yourself. Glacé is located just south of … Read entire article »
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Save your money on ‘Saved’
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s 2010-11 season opened Sunday, Sept. 19, on a sour note with its latest musical endeavor, “Saved!” The well-respected theater, under the artistic direction of Eric Ronsen, seeks to build on the momentum created with last season’s acclaimed hit “Venice,” now in production in Los Angeles. The inspirationally-intentioned but mostly disastrous “Saved!,” directed by Gary Griffin, revolves around a group of Christian high school students. While the scenario of walking through the halls of … Read entire article »
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Dance is an unusual choice
Majoring in dance may seem like an unusual choice for an athletic student from Tulsa, Okla., but it suits Gavin Stewart. Now in his third year in the conservatory, Stewart initially came to UMKC as a piano student, but found his options were better in the dance division when they offered him a fellowship during his first summer in Kansas City. “While I was deciding what I wanted to major in, I took the Kansas City Ballet … Read entire article »
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Recipe: Barbecue dirty rice
A twist on a New Orleans classic with only four ingredients, this can be done quickly and easily in just one pot. 1 -1 ½ pounds Italian sausage 2 cups Minute Brown Rice (regular brown rice if you’ve got about 45 minutes for it to cook) 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese 1 13 oz can barbecue baked beans Brown the sausage in the pot, drain, and set aside. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. When the rice has absorbed all the water, stir in the meat, cheese and baked beans. Do not rinse the beans; the liquid adds a lot of flavor. If needed, spice things up with red pepper or hot sauce. This dish goes great with roasted vegetables: chopped potatoes, onions and bell peppers tossed in olive oil and salt … Read entire article »
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