• The Health Journal: The great milk debate

  By Kharissa Forte on November 27, 2012

  The See Results  series has covered proper exercise, eating good foods, nipping cravings and keeping an eye on ingredients. In the final installment, we will...

• Award-winning artist impresses at Kansas City performance

  By Kharissa Forte on November 27, 2012

  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...

• DJ Kittie says goodbye to Kansas City: Local DJ seeks fame and fortune in Las Vegas

  By Kharissa Forte on November 27, 2012

  DJ Kittie gave the turntables one last spin in Kansas City during her “Say Goodbye” party on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Mosaic Lounge before...

• The LGBT community needs to stop the counter-hate

  By Kharissa Forte on November 27, 2012

  As a Christian, I am against same-sex marriage. Why is it that by adhering to this Biblical standard I am viewed as hateful? Despite the...

• Health Journal: See results Part IV: 10 Ingredients or less

  By Kharissa Forte on November 13, 2012

  While replacing salty and sweet snacks with fruits and other ideal alternatives, considering packaged snacks like 100-calorie packs may be a good plan. In addition...

• Twisted seduction of ‘American Beauty’

  By Kharissa Forte on November 13, 2012

  Simultaneously witty and depressing, “American Beauty” tells of repressed desires and untold truths while also being an eye-opening film, encouraging the audience to realize beauty...

• Tips for today’s ‘have-it-all’ woman

  By Kharissa Forte on November 12, 2012

  In the old days, women sometimes had to choose between getting married and raising a family or getting a degree and pursuing a career. Women...

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  Media expert shares advice on social networking

  By Kharissa Forte on November 5, 2012

  Annie Greenberg, web producer for Channel 41 Action News, spoke to UMKC students on Oct. 25 about utilizing social media networks, such as Facebook and...

• The Health Journal with Shannon Hutsler: Feed the crave

  By Kharissa Forte on November 5, 2012

  Exercising and healthy eating are essential to creating a wholesome body from the inside out. Having a nutritious diet may sound easy, but cravings are...

• A school of journalism would benefit UMKC

  By Kharissa Forte on November 5, 2012

  Why doesn’t UMKC have a School of Journalism? There are an abundance of reasons why we should. For starters, we have an impeccable group of...

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