More than 30 booths featured at Frontier’s latest Multicultural Festival
Story by Tere Siqueira and photos by Facebook Frontier School Multiple countries were celebrated on May 20, when the Frontier School of Innovation in Kansas City, Missouri, staged the return of its annual Multicultural Festival.Attendees experienced a day full of diverse food, artistic performances and outdoor activities at the festival, which had been on hiatus […]
Documentary aims to illuminate long-forgotten tragedy
By Tere Siqueira An episode of U.S. military history, the HMT Rohna tragedy, is the focus of an in-production documentary. Titled “Rohna Classified,” the film explores the sinking of the British ship the HMT Rohna during World War II – the largest loss of life at sea from enemy action in U.S. history. The 1943 […]
Life after graduation offers many worthwhile options
Commentary by Chara As this issue of Dos Mundos goes to press, high school graduates in Kansas and Missouri are completing a major milestone in their lives: They’re finishing high school.Many students are probably wondering what they’ll do once they graduate. Understandably, making a big decision like that can be overwhelming. But it needn’t be.Fortunately, […]
Honoring Mother’s Day When Mom Has Alzheimer’s
Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be bittersweet and challenging when mom is living with Alzheimer’s. Mother’s Day, however, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia. To help these families with Mother’s Day celebrations, the Alzheimer’s Association offers these tips:*Take a person-centered approach. Focus on what is […]
Frontier gears up for return of Multicultural Festival
By Tere SiqueiraThe Frontier School of Innovation is set to revive its annual Multicultural Festival.Scheduled for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 20 at Frontier’s elementary and middle school campuses, the festival returns after a two-year break because of the COVID pandemic. This will be the seventh edition of the event.The festival is an open invitation to […]
Tips to be successful on dating apps
By Tere Siqueira There are plenty of reasons why people opt to use dating apps. You might want to meet someone new, start a new and exciting relationship, or simply find someone who shares common interests and wants to just chat. Regardless of your your reason for getting started in dating apps, here are some tips […]
Donnelly, KU explore Latin America through summit
Story by Tere Siqueira and photos by Donelly College Marketing On April 29, Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, and the University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence offered college students an opportunity to explore the intricacies of Latin American countries and address current challenges the region faces.That day, the two educational institutions partnered to host […]
There are unique ways to celebrate Mother’s Day
Commentary by Tere Siqueira A beloved international tradition, Mother’s Day has become an opportunity for families to express their love and gratitude for the remarkable women in their lives.For Hispanic families in the United States, where the holiday is observed the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day offers a unique opportunity to blend cultural traditions […]
Holidays at a glance: Cinco de Mayo
By Tere Siqueira Although Cinco de Mayo isn’t a federal holiday, it has become a beloved celebration of Mexican culture and history across the United States.Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) is a popular celebration commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over French forces on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. Here are a […]
Kansas motorists may renew licenses online
By CharaThe Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) recently announced that Kansans can renew their driver’s licenses online via iKan.Kansans can access iKan – a digital platform that provides interface with access to various state agencies’ services – via the web, and mobile apps for Apple and Android devices. iKan’s online services include “renewing driver’s licenses […]