University News // February 10 // Issue Nineteen

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Monday February 10, 2014

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UMKC BEST OF 2014

Kin Lin is the obvious favorite for UMKC students. Students prefer this restaurant since the food is Americanized, the affordable and it isclose to campus.Go in for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All 20 options such as cashew chicken and beef broccoli are served with rice and crab Rangoon or a spring roll.

thai place 31%

Thai Place is located in the heart of Westport.

It has a lunchtime buffet as well as ala cart items.

Most students prefer common menu items like phad thai chicken, thai egg rolls, volcano soup, tofu, thai place dumplings and more. Expect to pay a little more for this fine dining experience.

Among the plethora of breakfast joints available in Kansas City, eggtc. is at the top of the list. The original location is just a short walk from the UMKC campus, at 5107 Main St. Earning a 92 percent satisfaction rate on the popular foodie app, Urbanspoon, the local restaurant has brought in customers outside of Kansas City.

Even former president George W. Bush has stopped in for a piece of the pie (or omelet).

One reviewer said, “Fresh ingredients, f lavor packed combinations, and full of character. Large portions at a good price. Omelet choices include options such as avocado, chorizo sausage, red onion chutney, asparagus, and Salmon!

Health conscious alternatives including Sugar Free Maple syrup and egg white, no cholesterol egg alternative available upon request. For those who want to excite their palate, the Belgian Waff le topped with strawberry compote and Sweet Mascarpone Cream Cheese is AMAZING!” Try the Eggs Benedict, substituted with smoked salmon.

It’s hearty, delicious, and it will leave you feeling satisfied… perhaps even euphoric.

540 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Mo. At New Peking in Westport, customers can enjoy fresh, authentic Chinese food at a reasonable price. The restaurant maintains the purity of real Chinese food and serves a variety of dishes with duck, seafood, vegetables and more.

Open 24 hours a day, Chubby’s on Broadway serves perfect comfort food to complement a long night out.

Their indulgent, diet-shattering menu options such as fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and meat-lover omelets prove breakfast is better after midnight.

An online reviewer said, “I love Chubby’s. Though it has moved around a few times, it’s still a wonderful place to go after shows or for a late night rendezvous. I love the atmosphere. Sometimes the wait staff sucks, but it doesn’t matter because the greasy, delicious comfort food makes up for it. I usually get their chicken tenders because they’re huge and yummy. If you catch this place on the right night, entertainment abounds! Mostly I love seeing the electric groups this place brings in. Such a good staple in KC.”

Whether you’re in need of a late breakfast, or just want to do some people watching, Chubby’s is sure to have what you’re looking for.

First Watch, located at 1022 Westport Rd., is the ideal breakfast nook, guaranteeing fresh ingredients for health-conscious individuals. They provide some great vegan options and an array of gluten-free items. Offering everything from protein-packed power bowls to massive multi-grain pancakes, kick-start the day the right way no matter what’s on the agenda.

From the over-eaters to the nit-picky nibblers, First Watch is guaranteed to have a menu item for everyone.

424 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Mo. The Foundry at McCoy’s mixes an old school look with a decidedly modern sensibility, blending a hip and chill staff and clientele with great beer and above all else great food.

From 4-6 p.m. every day they have a happy hour food deal with eight half-priced “bar bites” appetizers. Different food specials depend on the day, but one of the best is the Taco Tuesday’s 2 for $4 beef tacos or veggie black bean tacos. Their best bar food is greasy and delicious enough to satisfy a drunk craving without worries about mystery, artery clogging ingredients.

They have great vegetarian options and prove that bar food doesn’t have to be bland and generic or completely unhealthy. Plus, with chicken wing names that reference “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the original “Star Wars” films, what’s not to like?

Their new hours are Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 3 a.m. with a Saturday and Sunday Hangover Brunch noon – 4 p.m. The kitchen closes every night at 1:30 a.m.

612 W. 47th St., Kansas City, Mo. Tomfooleries is conveniently located on the Plaza. It is great for grabbing a late night snack after catching a movie at the Cinemark. Redwood, antique posters, sports games and live music lend a relaxed atmosphere to the first floor. For a little more party, check out the second floor of the restaurant.

Mike’s Tavern has pretty straightforward bar food like burgers, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders and wings, but they have a good location and prices. The kitchen also offers less common menu items. Irish/U.K. inspired food options include fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, beef stew, and the Irish Gut Bomb which is a pork tenderloin sandwich with pepper jack, onion rings, fried egg and bacon.

Mikes is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Mike’s Kitchen is open Monday from 3-9 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fast food was reinvented 21 years ago when Steve Ells, a trained chef and founder of Chipotle Mexican Grill, opened his first store in Denver.

Walk into any Chipotle and you’ll see a distinctive industrial motif with concrete floors, natural colors, exposed pipes and stainless steel.

Customers line up to order ingredients laid out in front of them to build a perfect meal that could include Chipotle’s famous humungous burritos. The fast, casual serving style is one of the many factors that draws in students who need a quick bite without draining the clock.

Chipotle focuses on using products that are responsibly raised. The food might cost a little more but most customers don’t mind paying a premium for a superior product.

Rudy’s Tenampa Taqueria, a family owned restaurant in Westport, is a popular spot for students to indulge in authentic Mexican food.

Rudy’s doors opened more than 20 years ago and serves up traditional plates that include fried tacos, homemade pork tamales and menudo.

The $6.99 lunch specials are ideal for students on a budget. Students can reward themselves for a hard day of work at Rudy’s happy hour with margaritas and appetizers under $4 Mondays through Saturdays from 3-6 p.m.

Freebirds World Burrito is known for its flame-broiled chicken and steak burritos that come in four sizes to satisfy the hungriest of customers with four tortilla flavors including spinach, cayenne, flour or wheat to build the ultimate burrito.

The Super Monster burrito tips the scale at almost seven pounds. The Westport location is a quick drive from campus and students can rack up reward points with every purchase to earn free food. Freebirds also partners with local non-profit organizations.

101 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.

Winstead’s, a Kansas City original founded in 1940, is known for their steak burgers and oldfashioned soda fountain.

Besides steak burgers, Winstead’s also serves a variety of breakfast items, chicken sandwiches and desserts.

Students are sure to enjoy the classic 1950s diner atmosphere, not to mention their Kansas City famous steak burgers served with a refreshing cherry limeade.

Winstead’s near the Plaza also has a 24-hour drive-thru, so students have the opportunity to enjoy a meal after studying late into the night.

1310 East 47th Street Taco Bell offers students a wide variety of options ideal for your “fourthmeal.”

Check out the new dollar menu, which features spicy potato soft tacos, mini shredded chicken quesadillas and more.

Go Chicken Go has become famous for its fried chicken, gizzards and livers since first opening in 1969.

The restaurant offers a great selection of individual meals and sandwiches.

Go Chicken Go has five area locations.

3002 W. 47th St. Kansas City, Kan. 66103 It all began in 1990, when Jeff and Joy Stehney first began participating in barbecue competitions. Next they bought a competition-style smoker and created a barbecue team with a few friends. Slaughterhouse Five, as it was called, took home trophies at many barbecue competitions over the next several years.

The team was named the Kansas City Barbecue Society Team of the Year in 1993.

The Stehners had become friends with Joe Don Davidson, owner and founder of the Oklahoma Joe’s Smoker Company, through competition world. In 1996 the three opened up their first barbecue joint, Oklahoma Joe’s, in Stillwater, Okla.

When the owner of a gas station at 47th and Mission closed the fried chicken counter inside the store, the Stehners seized the opportunity since it was located near their home. Davidson sold his smoker company, closed the Stillwater, Okla.,

location and made the Stehners the sole owners of the Kansas City restaurant in 1997.

Oklahoma Joe’s is the place to pig out on the one-of-a-kind Z-Man, which has sliced smoked brisket, smoked provolone cheese, two onion rings and barbecue sauce stacked on a Kaiser roll. Zagat named it the Best Sandwich in Kansas on its “50 States, 50 Sandwiches” list.

Lunch time brings customers lining up around the corner of the quaint gas station in KCK but the wait is well worth it. Try the pulled pork sandwich, the house specialty, for a classic barbecue treat.

Oklahoma Joe’s has two other locations, one in Leawood, Kan., and another in Olathe, Kan.

Freaks on Broadway has the reputation of doing some of the best tattoo artwork in town. The large “tattoo” sign above its doorway is its way of welcoming new faces and reminding old faces why they still love to come.

The inside is decorated with Greek stone seating, and the walls and entryways are warm and dark chocolates.

There isn’t a speck of dust in site, which should be expected in an area handling many needles. On the walls hang various framed designs for the waiting customers to choose from. Artists such as Lacie G. and Joe Lewis have their art in plain sight for browsing.

Any basic tattoo can be beautifully crafted here. From flowers to skulls, large owls to tiny writing, ask any of the pleasant staff members and they will be more than willing to help with any questions.

Freaks is open Mondays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to midnight and Sundays from noon -7 p.m. No appointments are necessary and tattoo prices start at $50. Yelp.com calls Freaks’ price range “moderate.” Prices also vary with size, style and color. The parlor also performs body piercings starting at $40.

Considering it is not the most tropical place, Kansas City is full of tanning salons. This does not necessarily mean that students from UMKC will utilize them. The sun seems to be the second most popular way students like to get some color.

Grimm Tattoo in Westport is a lesser-known shop, but their quality is unmatched. The original shop was founded by Bert Grimm, and was named to honor the Grimm family’s tattoo tradition since 1914.

The atmosphere at the shop is relaxed. Wes Grimm, tattoo artist and shop owner, puts customers at ease as he tells many of his life’s entertaining stories. Everyone is very personable and goes the extra mile to relieve firsttime jitters.

A deposit is required to hold an appointment with one of the artists.

Be sure you want to ink before you commit. Search Grimm Tattoo on Facebook to see more of their artwork.

Despite the name, Old Souls Tattoo does business with people of all ages. Located in the Crossroads District, Old Souls was once known as Freaks Tattoo. Having outgrown their previous location in the Northland, Old Souls was established in 2012 and has continued to flourish ever since.

Noah Moore is the owner and also a well-known tattoo artist. He works alongside Jim Little and Shea Lehman to meet and exceed their customers’ needs.

The Nelson is not just a popular place to glimpse at professional art. This museum contains a large lawn ideal for many leisurely activities, such as tanning.

This lawn, a piece of the Kansas City Sculpture Park, is known for its various sculptures set around the park. With views like this, UMKC students could not deny this lawn being the best place to tan. Students can also study and do homework while tanning, a luxury not offered in indoor tanning salons.

With the sun directly hitting this area, it is the perfect place for students to go to get natural glows. The lawn is also a quiet and serene area. Students can relieve stress from school while working on a tan.

Cabana Tan is salon is open every day of the week, and their prices are very reasonable. Join the Cabana Club for just $25 a month.

Amy Meyer, manager at Cabana Tan, said the reason college students prefer Cabana Tan is because the employees are very personable. They try to remember faces and make relationships with the clients.

Cabana Tan offers different services that give students a wide variety to choose from. They offer

spray tans and different types of tanning beds.

Even with the sun shining brighter than other times of the year, Cabana Tan is busy the most during spring and summer. Students tend to stick with the same places to tan, whether it’s soaking up the sun or going to indoor tanning salons.

438 Ward Pkwy., Kansas City, Mo. 64112

Beauty Brands has many locations around the United States. The closest one to UMKC is on the Country Club Plaza next to Kona Grill. This is not only convenient, but it also has fair prices.

Women’s haircuts start at $25 and men’s start at $19. Other services include manicures, pedicures, facials, hair removal and massages.

Students who live on campus can walk to this location. Beauty Brands also accepts walk- ins, in case students happen to feel spontaneous with their hair.

Beauty Brands is a unique hair salon due to its retail environment. Aside from hair services, Beauty Brands also sells beauty products.

Students are attracted to this combination so they do not spend as much time store hopping.

Chop Tops is known for its retro theme.

They are always playing retro music and the salon is decorated with looks from the 50s to the 90s. Even though they might not have spent time in the 50s, students can experience it while getting their monthly trims.

Chop Tops is also unique for offering beverages to their clients. This gesture may seem small, but customers seem to love the addition.

For pricing information call 816-753-2467.

1718 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo. Silver Screen Salon is located on Film Row in the Crossroads district. Film Row was created after the need arose for a more centralized distribution point for major film studios in the industry’s heyday. The salon’s name, “Silver Screen,” was derived as a result of the location.

For more information call 816-888-7298

The Kauffman Center is an architectural masterpiece that has brought incredibly talented performers and comedians to Kansas City. It is the home of the Kansas City Ballet and Kansas City Symphony. The beautiful structure is a must-see in Kansas City, and the ballet’s new show, “Dracula,” which is opening at the end of February, would be a great opportunity to do just that.

For information on their events, check out their website at www.kauffmancenter.org.

The Unicorn Theater is celebrating it 40th Season, which is a real accomplishment for a theatre. They often partner with the UMKC Theatre Department. They are very student friendly. Every Tuesday and Wednesday is Pay What U Can, allowing people to see the theatre who normally would not be able to afford the ticket prices. With this deal there is no excuse to not check out this theatre, which shows contemporary works never before produced in Kansas City. The next show at the Unicorn Theater will be “Other Desert Cities” opening in early March.

The Folly Theatre is one of the most iconic buildings in Kansas City. It was around when the city moniker “The Paris of the Plains” was coined. While not quite the hot spot it once was, it still puts on great shows in the vaudeville style. It also has great music and dance events, like the City in Motion Dance Theater and the Heartland Men’s Chorus concerts. It also has a reputation for being haunted, so watch out!

BEST GAY BAR The Midland Theatre, also known as the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, has hosted wellknown and legendary artists throughout its 86 years of existence. It seats 3,200 people and it is located in the heart of Kansas City, which makes it one of the best venues in town.

Currently operated by AEG Live, the theatre opened its doors in October 1927, which makes it one of the oldest buildings in Kansas City.. It was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1977.

It originally cost $4 million to build and went through several renovations over the years.

In 2008, AMC and the Cordish Company partnered to accomplish a multi-million dollar

The Uptown is nothing else than a historic theater located in the Midtown area of Kansas City, proof of this is being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Built in 1928, the Uptown has a capacity of 1700 people and its last renovation was ten years ago with a total cost of $15 million.

During 2013, the venue hosted many concerts and rising artists like Kat Edmonson all the way to old-school stars like Chris Isaak.

The Uptown Theater also served as the main stage for the 2013 Middle of the Map fest headlined by the New York based band Grizzly Bear.

restoration to the venue . The partnership between AMC and Cordish was dissolved in 2012. Arvest Bank purchased the naming rights in September 2013.

The Midland won the best venue award after hosting some of the best shows and artists during 2013 such as rapper Tech N9ne, heavy metal band Stone Sour and the legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses.

This year, the Midland will continue to bring a variety of artists to Kansas City. Upcoming shows feature The Pixies, 2 Chainz, ZZ Ward and Lorde.

The Sprint Center opened to the public on October of 2007 hosting its first concert three days later where Elton John shook Kansas City with an amazing performance.

With a construction cost of $276 million, the Sprint Center was built with the purpose of landing an NHL or NBA franchise but so far those have just been rumors.

This multi-use arena located in the Power & Light district is Kansas City’s largest venue with a capacity of 19,252 for concerts and 18,972 for basketball games.

What opened as a piano bar in 1994 quickly became Kansas City’s gay hot spot. Encompassing two floors and a heated outdoor “tiki lounge,” there’s no shortage of places to hang out and have a good time. Floor one has two bars and an area for playing pool, as well as a stage for the drag queens to perform 5 nights a week and for karaoke the other two nights.

The second level has a dance floor, leather shop and another bar. Don’t be surprised if you see some skin; there’s no dress code at Missie’s. Drinks are cheap with specials from noon to 8 p.m. every day and nightly specials Sunday through Thursday. The home of “Good Times and Good Friends,” you’ll have fun at Missie B’s regardless of your sexual orientation.

This famous chain of burger restaurants is known for its unique atmosphere and its lovely ladies in drag. Hamburger Mary’s offers bar food and numerous special events throughout the week, including Charity Bingo Night, Drag Brunch and “Maryoke.” The best part of Mary’s is its huge two-story patio, which is a great place to sit on a nice day or to get some fresh air on a crowded weekend night.

Social Lounge calls itself an “upscale nightlife experience,” and guests will find it to be a little different than Missie’s and Mary’s. Social’s ambiance is a little more sophisticated, equipped with VIP tables, a lounge and two bars. The people at this bar are going for the “high end San Francisco and Las Vegas lounge” feel. Social goes from bar and grill to nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights and has special events during the week.

4115 Mill St., Kansas City, Mo. Apparently, Ernie Biggs Piano Bar really is “Kansas City’s Favorite Piano Bar!” Great bands and great booze cement this bar as the best of Kansas City. The Piano Bar has piano duels and free flowing booze that is very well priced, especially if one pays attention to the daily specials. The daily alcohol deals are some of the best in the city. On Wednesday nights, they offer $1 wells and drafts along with their live dueling pianos and on Sunday nights, there is no cover charge , $1 PBR pints and $3 whiskeys.

Ernie Biggs Piano Bar in Westport is open Sunday through Tuesday from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Wednesday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Kelly’s is a Kansas City staple and its inclusion on this list is not at all surprising.

It has been around and making life better for college students since 1947.

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Dan Moreno

Based out of Kansas City, Missouri, Beautiful Bodies are an alternative rock band featuring Alicia Solombrino, Thomas Becker, Luis Arana and Aaron Crawford.

Probably one of the things that makes this band different from other ones is the fact that its members created Beautiful Bodies why residing in different countries.

Becker, a human rights lawyer that graduated from Harvard started exchanging demos with Solombrino and Arena via email for a while before recording “You’re A Risk” which spread all over the Midwest quickly.

Solombrino’s charismatic and energetic voice blended with the rock punk melodies that Becker, Arana and Crawford put together

has converted many people to their fan club allowing them to share stage with big names like The Smashing Pumpkins, My Chemical Romance and The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s.

On November 27th of 2013, Beautiful Bodies ended a threemonth tour all over America with a show at The Midland Theatre.

This local band has Kansas City singing in both Spanish and English all over the city and beyond.

Led by guitarist and vocalist Enrique Chi, the four-man band has created a blend of Afro-Latino rhythms with rock and psychedelic

melodies mixed with deep lyrics that talk about cultural issues and society nowadays.

Making Movies started as a collaboration between the Panamanian brothers Enrique and Diego Chi, Brendan Culp, a Kansas

City native and Juan Carlos Chaurand from Mexico.

In 2013, the band released its third album “A La Deriva” and toured the US independently sharing stages with Los Lobos, Tennis, Aterciopelados and Mariachi El Bronx.

Based out of Lawrence, Kansas, Steph Castor, Katie Ford, Mia Morrow and Stef Petrozz created Grenadina, a band that features a mix of indie and screamo tunes. On stage the four young girls showcase their playful and spirited personalities mixed with a mature and outstanding talent.

In 2013, the band came up with their second album “Get Shallow” and played shows nearby Kansas and Missouri.

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Before The Buzz cranked out alternative rock music, its call letters were KXTR and it served as Kansas City’s classical music station for 40 years. It wasn’t until 2000 when KXTR was bumped to AM radio and 96.5 became KRBZ, or the Buzz.

For the first two years the Buzz played mostly Top 40 rock hits, but the station was unpopular. The Buzz added artists like Madonna and Celine Dion and briefly transitioned to a Hot AC (adult contemporary) station.

In 2002 the Buzz launched Version 2.0, which featured Modern AC playlists. Then the station eliminated nearly all female artists and stuck with hard alternative rock.

Finally, in 2004, the Buzz transitioned to a modern alternative rock vibe and 96.5 claimed to be “Kansas City’s Only Alternative.”

Today listeners can enjoy artists like Phoenix, Alt-J, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cage the Elephant, Queens of the Stone Age and many other old and new alternative sounds.

Lindsey Woolsey, a board operator at 96.5, said her job is to make certain there is no dead air during the broadcast.

Woolsey described the radio station in a few short words. “[The Buzz is] alternative rock, snark and just dirty enough to keep you intrigued but not disgusted,” Woolsey said.

96.5 hosts concerts throughout the year, including Buzz Beach Ball, Afentra’s VD Party and The Night The Buzz Stole Christmas. All concerts include top-notch acts that are often featured on the station.

During the morning commute, tune in to Afentra’s Big Fat Morning Buzz weekdays from 6-10 a.m. and drive home from class listening to the Church of Lazlo from 3-7 p.m.

Mix 93.3 has gone through multiple music genres throughout the years, covering everything from country, Christian, R&B, soft rock and adult contemporary. In 1994, the station started playing what is known in the biz as CHR (contemporary hit radio) and has stuck with the genre ever since.

Mix 93.3 is Kansas City’s number one hit music station. Hear the latest singles from Rihanna, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and more. Tune in to the Rocket and Teresa Show weekdays from 5-10 a.m.

KCUR is Kansas City’s National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate right here on campus. The station began broadcasting in 1957 and originally served as a teaching and news outlet with some fine arts programming, according to kcradio.com. It was the first university FM radio station in Missouri.

89.3 has talk shows such as “Central Standard” weekdays at 10 a.m. and “Up To Date” weekdays at 11 a.m. with UMKC professor and Kansas City Star political columnist Steve Kraske. Tune in on weekends for music programs such as “Cypress Avenue” with Bill Shapiro and “Fish Fry” with Chuck Haddix.

Joey Hill Sr. Staff Writer

The political science department is a part of the College of Arts Sciences and focuses on the study of the questions that arise from deeper examinations of power and government. Political science overlaps manydifferent disciplines, including law and journalism. The faculty greatly encourages political science students to enroll in study abroad programs.

The communication studies department is where students are exposed to hands-on experiences in broadcasting, film, journalism and mass communication not only through classes but also internships. The journalism department gives students the opportunity to work with experienced educators and reporters like Steve Kraske, while outlets like the student run, on-campus radio station K-ROO offer real-world broadcasting career perspectives.

The UMKC Department of English is a vibrant and creative department catering not only to the study of English literature and writing but also editing and manuscript. The faculty boasts accomplished writers and editors having published more than 30 books, according to its webpage, not to mention garnering multiple prestigious literary awards.

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Department Chair and professor of chemistry Dr. Kathleen Kilway took first place in the Best of UMKC polls. Dr. Kilway has been with UMKC since 1996 and continues to contribute to the university in many ways outside of teaching.

She is currently co-director of an Eisenhower Grant in collaboration with the Kansas City School District, UMKC School of Education and UMKC College of Arts and Sciences. The project provides a two-week workshop to middle school and high school science and math teachers in the area where participants can develop inquirybased teaching methods.

She is also developing a multimedia approach toward learning organic chemistry, working to dispel many students’ negative feelings towards organic chemistry due to preconceived opinions.

Supplemental material will be available online, empowering students with the knowledge that they are in charge of their own education.

Dr. Kilway has received 19 awards over the course of her career, including the President’s Award for Outstanding Teaching, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Who’s Who in American Teaching and Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care.

She has also received a 4.2 out of 5 on ratemyprofessors.com along with rave reviews.

One commenter says, “Dr. Kilway does have a reputation for being intimidating and scary, but if you actually go talk to her you’ll find that she’s very helpful and genuinely cares about her students. I was terrified of organic chemistry but I made it through with A’s both semesters. It’s not an easy, but she tells you exactly how to succeed and if you do it you will!”

Coming in second is Department Chair and Associate Professor of philosophy Dr. James Sheppard.

He has published several papers on subjects from Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture to the ethics of urban sustainability and the work of the environmental philosopher Holmes Rolston.

He also serves on several boards and participates in various think tanks in Kansas City for organizations and institutions including the Kansas City Police Department and the Environmental Protection Agency. He also served as a city commissioner on the environmental management commission and the mayor’s commission on race under the administration of Mayor Kay Barnes.

Dr. Sheppard has received an overall quality of 4.6 out of 5 on ratemyprofessors.com.

“Dr. Sheppard is my absolute favorite professor! He is funny and engaging and has a lot of enthusiasm for his material.

This is a very enlightening class and he is a very eye-opening teacher. And he’s not bad to look at, either,” said one commenter.

Another past student calls him, “Hilarious, intelligent, and passionate.”

Taking third place is Dr. Mona Lyne, department chair and associate professor of political science. She has been with UMKC since 2008 and has received multiple awards for her writing, including the Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Title for her book “The Voter’s Dilemma and Democratic Accountability: Latin America and Beyond.”

With a Ph.D. in political science and a masters in international policy studies, she specializes in comparative politics and international relations and speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently.

Dr. Lyne is also a member of the American Political Science Association, the Latin American Studies Association and the Midwestern Political Science Association.

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Joey Hill Sr. Staff Writer

The Union Programing Board, which is located at the Student Union, organizes various events and performances that are free to students to attend. In the past UPB has had Kevin Hart as well as ZZ Ward grace the stage of the Student Union Theater. UPB has also put together the Dia de los Muertos shrine in the Student Union every year as well as a pumpkin carving contest last semester.

UPB was formerly known as the Activities Program Council.

The UMKC Student Government Association is an organization determined to ensure the betterment of the academic experiences of all UMKC students and create a lasting line of communication to the university administration. Most UMKC Pride Alliance, located in the Student Union, is recently, SGA’s efforts to make UMKC a tobacco free campus has officially “a student led organization aimed at providing support and a comfortable, safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, been approved for August 2014. transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, pansexual, and asexual/ally communities in UMKC,” according to its website.

You’ve probably seen this guy around campus before. Files is the chief of staff for the Student Government Association, which means he is constantly working with the SGA executive board and keeping everyone up to date. He is a senior studying political science and communication studies, and plans to go to graduate school before becoming a public servant. Right now he is working with the city to bring the proposed streetcar to UMKC. If you have a question about anything UMKC or even Kansas City related, more often than not Files has the answer.

Christopher is a senior studying biology and chemistry, and plans to enroll in an M.D. or Ph.D. program after getting his undergraduate degree. He is currently serving as president of the UMKC chapter of the Mortar Board National Honor Society for 2013-14.

Brooks always has her hands full. She is currently editor-in-chief of U-News and was UMKC’s student chair for the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference (MBLGTACC), which the university hosted in Kansas City last weekend. She is a senior studying communication studies and English and plans to go to graduate school for higher education.

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The men’s soccer team played its first season in the Western Athletic Conference in 2013, leaving the Summit League behind.

During the spring 2013 semester, the Kangaroos defeated professional team Minnesota United F.C. with a final score of 2-1 before losing 3-0 against MLS Cup Champions Sporting Kansas City in an exhibition match.

At the end of the fall 2013 semester the Roos had an overall record of 4-11-4 and a 2-6-1 conference record.

Junior Jordan Rideout led the Kangaroos, starting all 19 games and scoring seven goals, followed by Tato Chiaparro with 19 appearances, five goals and four assists.

At the end of the season, UMKC scored 19 goals and allowed 33, and entered the WAC Tournament as the number seven seed. They lost to Bakersfield with a lone goal in overtime.

Head Coach Rick Benben, who has coached the team for 16 years, was inducted into the UMKC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.

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Head Coach Christi Posey ended her third season in charge of the Kangaroos with the first back-to-back winning records in school history. The Roos had a winning season for just the third time ever with a record of 15-14 and a 9-7 in the WAC. The Roos season ended with a 3-0 loss in the WAC Tournament opener against the Idaho Vandals in Phoenix, Ariz.

The team was led by sophomores Sydney Crimmins and Jessica Hendin, who played all 110 sets, and recorded 288 and 282 kills, respectively, throughout the season.

Do you have unexpected attacks of sudden, intense fear or anxiety?

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Do you often worry about having another attack?

If you answered “yes” and are an adult age 18 or over, you might qualify for a treatment research study being conducted at the Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment (KCCAT), in Overland Park, KS.

In his third season at the helm of UMKC women’s soccer, Head Coach Chris Cissell led the Kangaroos to the WAC Championship final, recording an overall record of 12-91 and 8-4 in the WAC. 2013 was women’s soccer’s most successful season in school history.

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The study offers a breathing therapy using a unique biofeedback device at no-­‐charge to those that qualify.

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Qualified participants get study treatment and compensation for their time.

For more information, please contact site study coordinator Becky Selover, M.A. at (913) 956-6210 or e-mail: research@kcanxiety.com

Lindsay Adams Sr. Staff Writer

Einstein Bros. is the favorite place to grab a bite to eat on campus. It has a wide variety of options, from sandwiches and bagels, pastries and lattes. It even has lots of healthy options for those who are inclined. For that morning when one is dragging to make it to class Einstein’s is there to help students start the day off right.

Einstein’s is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. -to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Kansas City Center for Anxiety Treatment, P.A. www.kcanxiety.com

Jazzman’s Café is a great place the hangout and relax in between classes.

With smoothies, soda, tea and lattes, whatever one’s preferred caffeine fix, Jazzman’s can fill it. There are always events happening on the stage nearby, so enjoy some coffee and listen to some great music or enjoy fun events.

Because of its location, Jazzman’s is also open much later than the other places on campus to grab food.

Jazzman’s is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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杜鲁门暑期班在上海 Dan Moreno Originally from Orangevale, Calif., junior political science major Taylor Spencer had an outstanding 2013. She finished ninth in the 1,500-meter run at the Kansas Relays with a time of 5:03.20 and finished 17th at the Missouri Relays with a time of 5:06.53 The Casa Roble High School graduate also competed in the 800-meter, where she placed 19th at the State Farm/ESU Relays with a time of 2:28.95.

During her high school years, Spencer was a three-time cross country MVP and was the team captain for three years. In addition to receiving CRHS honors as a member of the National Honor Society and a Renaissance Scholar, Spencer also played rugby and soccer in high school. mens basketball Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, Trinity Hall is playing his last season as a Kangaroo, and has played all 22 games this season averaging 10.5 points per game.

Last year, Hall ended the season with 144 points and 86 rebounds.

The forward from Kansas City, Kan., who will graduate with an education degree, was named to the preseason third-team all-league by College Sports Madness last year.

mens soccer Junior midfielder Roberto Albuquerque came back to Kansas City after spending the summer in Spain where he tried out for professional teams Real Oviedo B, Real Aviles F.C. and Real Sporting de Gijon.

Albuquerque is majoring in business administration and marketing. The Park Ridge, Ill. native played 18 games and scored one goal throughout the 2013 WAC season.

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Chinese Culture Public Speaking Perspectives in Music Principles of Microeconomics

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Managing Editor Student Health and Wellness started servicing UMKC students on Oct. 15, 2000. The practice is modeled after the health center at UMSL. As the number of students needing care continued to increase, Student Health knew it needed to expand its small facility. In 2003-04 two additional exam rooms were added to accommodate more patients.

A full-time nurse practitioner and a full-time health educator were hired in 2004 and in 2007, respectively. The MindBody Connection was launched in 2007 in affiliation with Student Health and the Counseling Center. This service provides healthy ways for students to relieve stress.

In March 2009, Student Health and Wellness introduced its Electronic Medical Records (EMR), a system that allows the clinic to maintain confidential patient charts without using paper. Students can access their test results and other information using their single sign on (SSO).

Student Health and Wellness provides a variety of services, including the diagnosis and treatment of acute symptoms or illnesses and chronic illnesses and sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing. Student Health provides immunizations, physicals, non-emergency first aid and well woman exams. Women can be prescribed contraception prescriptions, also.

Call 816-235-6133 to schedule an appointment.

UMKC’s Counseling Center is a counseling and psychological resource for students, faculty and staff, according to its website. The staff consists of eight licensed psychologists, one licensed social worker, a consulting psychiatrist, three doctoral-level interns and seven masters-level or practicum interns.

Services include counseling, group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, assessment, alcohol and substance abuse prevention and referral to community resources and outreach.

Call 816-235-1635 to make an appointment.

LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Ally) Programs and Services aims to provide this particular community with the support, resources and education needed to become a full member of the UMKC community, according to its website.

This campus resource strives to inform the university about LGBTQIA issues so that this community is a more understanding and accepting environment for all.

The resource center began in 1978 when UMKC students filed a law suit against the university.

The students wanted the right to assemble and be recognized as a student organization. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of these students and the UMKC Gay Student Union was formed.

The Rainbow Lounge is a recognized Safe Space for all students to come relax, study and socialize.

Computers are available and printing is free. The Rainbow Lounge has comfortable furniture for watching television or reading books and magazines from the shelves.

Jake Newton A&E Editor

30 W Pershing Rd

Sitting front and center in KC’s cityscape, Union Station is an iconic part of the city’s history. The gorgeous BeauxArts style building is celebrating its centennial this year.

It opened in 1914 as a passenger train station, which still operates today under Amtrak.

Due to the fading popularity of trains as a means of passenger transportation, the station now also contains a number of attractions, including permanent exhibits about Kansas City and the station’s history, a theatre, a planetarium, space for traveling exhibitions and Science City. Dining options include the upscale restaurants Pierponts and Harvey’s, in addition to Parisi Coffee, while shops include Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, the Science City Store and The Kansas City Store.

Directly facing Union Station is Liberty Memorial, a monument dedicated to those who fought in World War I. The memorial was completed in 1926 and a crowd of more than 150,000 gathered to see it dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge.

The Scout Statue was awarded the Gold Medal in the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915 and purchased through a fundraising effort

by Kansas Citians while on its way back to the east coast after the fair. The statue is a Native American on horseback looking into the distance.

Managing Editor

Westport takes the cake for UMKC students’ favorite entertainment district, and rightfully so. The area is teeming with activity at any time of day or night, with an array of restaurants, bars and shops.

According to its website, Westport is the oldest neighborhood in Kansas City, with more than 150 years of history.

The district has 24 different bars, including college hangouts like Harpo’s of Westport, Ernie Bigg’s Piano Bar and Kelly’s Westport Inn. Arrive early at Harpo’s on Tuesday or your crew won’t have a table to enjoy trays of .25 cent draws. Get wild on Wednesdays at Ernie Bigg’s with $1 wells and drafts ($5 cover.) The patio at Harry’s Bar and Tables is a prime location for people watching during warmer months.

The diverse selection of cuisine packed into one neighborhood is bound to satisfy the most adventurous appetite. The magic bus pizza at The Foundry is the perfect vegetarian option, with a medley of wild mushrooms, brie, mozzarella crema, roasted garlic and basil pesto. Pizzas are $8 on Mondays. Port Fonda serves rustic Mexican cuisine, and the late night menu delivers. Try the tacos de carnitas, braised pork shoulder topped with adobo, grilled pineapple, cilantro, onion and lime.

If a night of drinking results in after hours hunger, line up outside Westport’s food trucks for gyros from Jerusalem Café or tacos from El Pueblito.

The Country Club Plaza was the country’s first shopping center, formed when J.C. Nichols bought the land in the early 1920s.

The Plaza is home to 150 shops and dozens of fine restaurants that cater to a more affluent demographic.

However, students can still enjoy this beautiful replica of Seville, Spain by frequenting more affordable shops like Forever 21 and H&M. Kona Grill’s weeknight happy hour (3-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close) is a must for college students craving a lavish dining experience without the hefty price tag. Enjoy half-price sushi rolls like the crab crunch or entrees like chicken satay in addition to discounted cocktails listed on the happy hour menu. Sake sangria is a must-try twist on the traditional Spanish drink.

If spending money is not the objective, simply stroll through the Plaza streets and admire the Spanishstyle ceramic tiles, ornate fountains and hanging flower pots.

The Crossroads is one of the most concentrated gallery districts in the nation. It is home to First Friday, a free event in which the Crossroads galleries and shops open their doors to showcase local and national artwork. Galleries often have complimentary food and wine to enjoy while perusing the artwork.

This district also has many restaurants, including Hamburger Mary’s, Town Topic, Extra Virgin and Grinders. The BADSEED Funky Friday Night Farmers Market, which is dedicated to local and sustainably grown food, is open even during the winter months. When tired of the usual hangouts, venture downtown to the Crossroads and see what this eclectic district has to offer.

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Stretching nearly 75 acres, Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, containing tennis courts, a pond and a water park. Loose Park is the historic location of the Battle of Westport, which took place on Oct. 23, 1864.

Besides its history and grand size, students are sure to enjoy the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden.

The rose garden contains about 4,000 roses of 55 different varieties.

The Garden Symposium will take place at Loose Park on Feb. 21, an event focused on plant propagation for home gardeners.

Students will enjoy the rich history and close proximity to campus, making Loose Park a great getaway for students looking to escape the city vibe during their studies.

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Swope Park is the largest of all Kansas City parks at 1,805-acres, also making it one of the largest urban parks in all of the United States.

Swope Park has a baseball diamond, tennis courts and a soccer field. It is also home to the Kansas City Zoo. Students are sure to love this giant park, if not for all its amenities, then for one of Starlight Theater’s many Broadway shows and concerts.

Starlight Theater will be hosting Arcade Fire on April 26.

Mill Creek Park has reached popularity in Kansas City due to its Country Club Plaza location, providing its jogging track with one of the best views a runner could ask for.

The famous J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain, one of the largest and most beautiful fountains in Kansas City, makes Mill Creek Park a romantic place to sit and relax with a special someone.

With an ideal location and an exemplary running trail, Mill Creek Park is a great place to get fresh air and exercise.

Joey Hill Sr. Staff Writer

707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, Mo. Conceived in the late 1800s as the brainchild of real estate developer Charles Fillmore after a dramatic religious conversion in the wake of poor health, the Unity Movement has sought to provide a practical interpretation of Christianity.

In 1928 a small plot of land on the Country Club Plaza was purchased and plans were made for the Unity Temple Church, which was completed in 1950. The Unity Temple has since expanded its reach throughout the community showcasing live music performances by local musicians and featuring an in-house art gallery.

Joey Hill Sr. Staff Writer

The Kansas City Star is one of the city’s oldest publications, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 18, 1880.

Known at the time as The Kansas City Evening Star, the paper has evolved into the city’s standard news publication. The Kansas City Star has covered some of the most poignant moments in the city’s history and still continues to deliver information on Kansas City’s arts, business and local intrigue.

Offering a more underground and concise view of the local art and life scene, Ink Magazine offers in-depth interviews with local and visiting musicians and artists and informative exposés on upcoming shows and festivals.

The Pitch was founded in the 1980s by UMKC’s director of the Marr Sound Archive and KCUR DJ Chuck Haddix while working at the Penny Lane record shop. The Pitch has become the premiere arts and entertainment newspaper for Kansas City. Covering new gallery exhibitions, local artists and featuring a full map of the Crossroads during the week of First Fridays, The Pitch offers a great connection to the Kansas City art scene.

Staff Writer The “White Puma” will always be remembered as an icon, legend and hero to Sporting Kansas City and its fans.

The charismatic Danish goalkeeper played for Head Coach Peter Vermes from 2010-2013. The 36-year-old retired at the close of last season after the team won the MLS Cup Championship.

Nielsen served as Sporting Kansas City’s captain.

Last season, Nielsen played 34 regular season games and five playoff games, playing a total of 3,570 minutes, recording a 0.88 goals allowed average and notching 75 saves.

Since his arrival in Kansas City , Nielsen was a fan favorite because of his passion and talent as a goalkeeper.

In 2013 he wrote and published his autobiography titled “Welcome to the Blue Heaven.”

After announcing his retirement, Nielsen was named head coach for Oklahoma Energy F.C.

Kansas City native Matt Besler not only helped Sporting Kansas City win the MLS Cup Championship and a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League playoffs, but also was an important addition to the U.S. National Team, which qualified for the FIFA 2014 World Cup to be played this summer in Brazil.

Besler was voted Sporting Kansas City’s Defensive Player of the Year and appeared in 23 regular season matches.

Graham Zusi had an unforgettable 2013 helping Sporting Kansas City earn the MLS Cup Championship. He was a leader in the U.S. National team that qualified to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Zusi scored three goals with the U.S. National Team, two against Panama and one against Jamaica.

Zusi was named to the 2013 All-Star Game as well as the Sporting KC Team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.

He played 32 games throughout the MLS season scoring six goals and recording 10 assists.

Brookside was founded in 1920 as Kansas City’s first suburban shopping area. It was built to accommodate the first models of automobiles, and it was equipped with all the necessary resources a prosperous neighborhood needs. Brookside had the first police and fire stations on the south side of town in addition to grocery, drug and specialty stores.

Today the neighborhood has more than 70 shops, restaurants and other businesses that still keep in stride with the original Brookside style.

The intersection of Brookside Blvd. and Brookside Plaza is full of dining and entertainment options. Catch the Jayhawks shoot some hoops on the Brooksider Sports Bar and Grill’s 25 flat-screen televisions.

Charlie Hooper’s Bar and Grille has a nice covered deck and serves 140 beers from around the world. If sports bars aren’t your scene, check out DoMo Japanese Restaurant, where upscale sushi and a full bar will certainly be a crowd pleaser. Or venture next door to Jalepeño’s Mexican Restaurant to add a little heat to your palate.

Brookside also has all the necessities for ordinary life such as Cosentino’s Price Chopper, Bank of America and the UPS store. The CVS Pharmacy has the small town charm of a corner drugstore and none of the commercialized look of a national chain business.

Brookside’s quaint boutiques like The New Dime Store and Stuff offer one-of-a-kind finds paired with personalized customer service. Discover the beauty of Kansas City’s ideal suburban center.

The majority of this neighborhood was established before the Country Club Plaza in the early 1900s. J.C. Nichols had high standards for this former farm land and he carefully planned every minute detail to transform West Plaza into a beautiful area.

The homes come in a variety of sizes and styles because the land was sold off piece by piece. This created an odd mixture of architecture.

The larger homes were built in the late 1800s by wealthy Westport businessmen and the smaller homes were packed in to accommodate working class people.

Modern bungalows sprang up after World War I ended – tiny three-room homes with a living room, a kitchen and a bedroom. Wood burning stoves served to cook and to heat the homes. Since there was no plumbing and water services, these homes did not have bathrooms. Electricity and other modern services were added later. Many of these homes have been renovated to create more space.

West Plaza is just steps from the Country Club Plaza entertainment

This neighborhood was born when Dr. David Waldo bought 1000 acres of Jackson County land in 1841.Waldo flourished with businesses and residences, and it became a main traffic corridor as streetcars zipped through the area in the early 1900s.

Today Waldo is home to 13,000 residents and more than 600 businesses, most of which are locally owned and operated. Waldo Pizza has so many options for toppings and crusts that customers never have to order the same thing twice. Try the traditional hand-tossed crust and let imaginations run wild with topping choices.

The Falldo Waldo Crawldo Pub Crawl has been a hit for the past nine years. Stops include The Well Bar, Grill and Rooftop, 75th Street Brewery, Lew’s Grill and Bar and many more neighborhood hangouts. The event benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

Dan Moreno Staff Writer

2013 was a historic year for Kansas City’s soccer as Sporting Kansas City won the MLS Cup Championship at Sporting Park. They played against Real Salt Lake and won the game in a long penalty kick shutout (7-6) after neither team could break the 1-1 score in 120 minutes.

Under new ownership The Wizards became SKC and the team got a new stadium in 2010. Kansas City became a soccer town.

Under Head Coach Peter Vermes the team advanced to the 2013-2014 CONCACAF Champions League playoffs after defeating Nicaragua’s Real Estelí and Honduras’ CD Olimpia in August 2013. SKC will play the quarterfinals against Mexico’s Cruz Azul in March.

Kansas City was recently named “The Soccer Capital of America” due to its loud and loyal fans. The 2013 MLS AllStar game was played at Sporting Park where the all-stars fell to Italian club A.S. Roma with a final score of 1-3.

Sporting Kansas City has won two MLS Cup championships, two U.S. Open Cups and one MLS Supporter Shield.

After many forgettable seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs made its fans smile again after a surprisingly successful 2013-14 season. The team reached the playoffs but fell to the Indianapolis Colts with a heartbreaking 45-44 final score.

The Chiefs started the season with a 9-0 record before losing twice to the Denver Broncos, the San Diego Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts to end the season with an 11-6 overall record.

All-star quarterback Alex Smith recorded a total of 3,313 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Ned Yost and his Kansas City Royals were unable to reach the playoffs in 2013, but the regular season was a bit less painful than in previous years. The Royals finished with an overall record of 86-76 and a .531 average to end third in the American League Central. The team scored 648 runs and allowed 601.

The Royals were led by left fielder Alex Gordon, who scored 20 homeruns, followed by first baseman Eric Hosmer with 17.

Staff Writer Also known as “The Blue Hell,” Sporting Park was the home for many glorious moments.

Sporting Park hosted the MLS Cup Final on Dec. 7, 2013. It was the coldest final ever recorded with a temperature of 20 F. Sporting KC lost to Italian club A.S. Roma with a final score of 1-3 in the 2013 All-Star Game on July 31.

On Oct.11, Sporting Park also hosted a 2014 World Cup qualifying match between the U.S. and Jamaica.

In January 2013, the stadium was renamed

after the Livestrong Foundation and Sporting Kansas City ended their partnership.

Sporting Park has a capacity of 18,467 for soccer games and 25,000 for concerts. The $200 million stadium opened its doors in 2011.

Attending a Sporting KC game is a must even if you don’t like or understand soccer. The atmosphere and energy will make you want to return, although getting tickets is not easy because of high demand.

Seeing 76, 416 people wearing red inside Arrowhead Stadium is a fantastic experience.

Arrowhead is the fifth largest, but the number one loudest, stadium in the NFL. On Oct. 13, 2013, at a home game against the Oakland Raiders, Chiefs fans broke the Guinness World Record for loudest crowd roar at an outdoor stadium clocking in at 137.6 decibels.

Home of the Kansas City Royals and usually referred to as “The K,” Kauffman Stadium welcomed 1,750,754 fans throughout the 2013 season. With a capacity of 37,903, Kauffman Stadium is always a pleasant place to be regardless of how the team is playing.

The K has a 12-story scoreboard adorned with a gold crown, a welcoming symbol visible from I-70. Kauffman Stadium also has beautiful fountains in the outfield that stretch 322 feet across and a 10-foot waterfall that cascades into a lower pool. After all, this is the City of Fountains.