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Thursday, October 1, 2020 - The Pros And Cons Of Term Limits Oct 01, 2020

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Voters in Missouri will decide next month whether to place term limits on more state offices. They already exist for the Governor and Treasurer. Some believe they help reduce the number of career politicians. Others say they could do the opposite.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - Young Black Voters Sep 30, 2020

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Some young Black people are preparing to vote in their very first presidential election. We’ll hear some of their thoughts on why it’s important to go to the polls.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - Colleges Students Adjust to Virtual Job Fairs Sep 29, 2020

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MIssouri S&T students are foregoing their massive job fair this year in favor of a COVID-safe virtual option. But it's happening as some S&T researchers have found employers have a lower opinion of candidates who interview online instead of in person.

Monday, September 28, 2020 - The Final Census Push Sep 28, 2020

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Community-based organizations in the Metro East are working to get residents in traditionally hard-to-count communities included in the Census before the tally ends. They’re employing different tactics to engage with residents who do not want to take part.

Friday, September 25, 2020 - Cardinals Cardboard Nation Sep 25, 2020

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The seats at Busch Stadium are not totally empty during the pandemic. Many fans have sent in pictures of themselves or loved ones that have been slapped on cardboard cutouts and placed throughout the ballpark.

Thursday, September 24, 2020 - The Concerns of Elderly Black Voters Sep 24, 2020

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Many Black seniors in north St. Louis are worried about November’s election. There were broken voting machines, long lines, and no curbside voting attendees during the last primary. They are hoping change will come to their community when it comes to casting ballots.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - St. Louis Area Newspaper Resumes Print Edition Sep 23, 2020

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The new owners of the Webster-Kirkwood Times realize they are in for a challenge because of the pandemic and overall tough newspaper climate. But they strongly believe there is enough community support to make a print edition successful in today's digital media world.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - First-Year Teachers And The Pandemic Sep 22, 2020

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Teachers starting their careers this fall are dealing with more challenges than expected. A couple of them share their thoughts on being a new educator during a pandemic.

Monday, September 21, 2020 - Landlords Are Worried About Losing Properties During Pandemic Sep 21, 2020

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Renters who can’t pay are receiving some help during the coronavirus outbreak. There are state and national orders preventing evictions during the pandemic. But they are causing problems for landlords who are concerned about not being able to keep up with mortgage payments.

Friday, September 18, 2020 - ‘A’ Is For Autocrat Sep 18, 2020

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An illustrator and Washington University professor has composed an anti-Trump project in the form of an ABC book for young readers. D.W. Dowd says he developed the idea after coming across a 1946 booklet that included a guide to proper behavior for children.

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