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Battle residency trains dancers for future careers

By Nicole English

UMKC dancers are doing Battle in the studios. It is not a mutiny, but rather an intense dance residency with innovative dance choreographer Robert Battle, to expand dance students' experiences, and thus, their horizons. "It is a very different technique for thinking about moving," said Erik Sobbe, a junior in the Dance Program.

'Nadya': Not-a-your average show

By Derek Campbell

UMKC dancers are doing Battle in the studios. It is not a mutiny, but rather an intense dance residency with innovative dance choreographer Robert Battle, to expand dance students' experiences, and thus, their horizons. "It is a very different technique for thinking about moving," said Erik Sobbe, a junior in the Dance Program.

Tips and treats for All Hallow's Eve

By Derek Campbell

Alcoholic Drink Recipes: (www.webtender.com) Devil's Advocate 1 shot Bacardi Lim?n 1 shot Triple sec 3/4 oz. sour mix 1 Tbsp. grenadine 4 oz cranberry juice Pumpkin Pie 2 parts Kahlua 1 part Bailey's Irish Cream 1 part Goldschlager Cinnamon Place all alcohol in a fire proof glass, light on fire and sprinkle cinnamon on top to "cook.

Dear Christian, - Haunted

By Christian Rose

Dearest Readers, I sat in class all week preoccupied with thoughts of Halloween and coming up with the perfect costume. I have decided that I am going to drape a bed sheet around my body, pin condoms and quarters all over it and be a bed from a seedy motel.

Play it by Ear - Keane: Perfect Symmetry

By Jesus Butler

After their smash hit debut "Hopes and Fears," followed by the more somber "Under the Iron Sea," Keane has finally arrived….in the '80s? "Perfect Symmetry," the third offering from the boys from Battle, is a brave step in a new direction (or old direction, as the case may be).

Fraternity studs strut for charity

By Christian Rose

The Sigma Alpha Episilon (SAE) fraternity held its annual charity auction benefitting The Children's Miracle Network Thursday night in Pierson Auditorium. The audience could bid on the guy of their dreams while he flexed, posed and fulfilled fantasies during a live auction.

UMKC choirs inspire at cathedral

By Katie Kalinowski

Warm, resonant sounds washed over the audience at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Downtown Kansas City on Tuesday night. The crowd was gathered to hear the UMKC Conservatory's Fall Choral Concert subtitled, "Songs of the Spirit, Meditations of the Heart.

Movie Review - Palahniuk's "Choke" is an entirely different animal

By Amy Wright

Chuck Palahniuk became an instant cult favorite with the movie adaptation of his novel "Fight Club." Some of you might have heard of it. Perhaps because I had such high expectations after his first film, I was a little surprised with his latest adaptation, "Choke.

Save the Date

By Heather Sprigler

Monday, Oct. 27 Hungry Planet: What the World Eats: Unique photo exhibit on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W. 10th St.

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