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Thursday, March 18, 2021 - Calls For The End Of Greek Life At Wash U Mar 18, 2021

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Former members of fraternities and sororities at Washington University are pushing to abolish Greek life from the campus. The number of active members in the university’s Greek organizations is already falling.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - The Debate Over Radio Frequency Identification In Animals Mar 17, 2021

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A push to use technology to track livestock is meeting strong resistance. Supporters say it can better ensure the safety of meat and protect businesses. Small cattle producers say it will increase costs.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 – Planning For The Return of Summer Camp Mar 16, 2021

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Thousands missed out on summer camp last year because of COVID-19 cancelations. This year, camp directors want to reopen and welcome children back.

Monday, March 15, 2021 - Missouri Expands Vaccine Eligibility Mar 15, 2021

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Missouri residents who the state says “keep the essential functions of society running” are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. That includes educators, child care providers and critical infrastructure workers. Also, more students are returning to schools today.

Friday, March 12, 2021 - Art and Environmental Activism Mar 12, 2021

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A Des Moines-based artist is returning to St. Louis with a new project that includes the Close the Workhouse campaign.

Thursday, March 11, 2021 - "Long-haul" COVID Mar 11, 2021

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On the year anniversary of the WHO declaring a pandemic, Sarah Fentem talks to those who are still suffering months after being infected with the coronavirus.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - Chicken Hatcheries and Extreme Weather Mar 10, 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for backyard chickens and other birds. For hatcheries, getting newborn chicks to their owner is a race against time. Extreme weather, like the snow storm that hit Missouri in February, make that process more challenging.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - Saving Sumner High School Mar 09, 2021

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Arts organizations, alumni, and Harris-Stowe State University are rallying to save historic Sumner High School. The St. Louis School board could vote this evening on whether to permanently close the oldest high school for African Americans west of the Mississippi.

Monday, March 8, 2021 - Post-Pandemic Tourism Mar 08, 2021

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Tourism is being hit hard during the pandemic. Many attractions throughout the region have gone through a huge drop in business but are planning to bounce back.

Friday, March 5, 2021 - The Debate Over Standardized Tests During A Pandemic Mar 05, 2021

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Teachers want to skip standardized state examinations for the second year and focus on getting students caught up and back in the classroom. Some administrators worry about how testing would work for those learning remotely. The state education department in Missouri insists exams are necessary to pinpoint learning loss.

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