Martin Elliott Yoakum, first-year Oxbridge literature and theory major, shares with the Monitor the reason behind his goal of becoming an indigenous people’s lawyer. “[One of…
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“Sully” is cleared for takeoff
Tom Hanks flies high as Captain “Sully” Sullenberger. On January 15, 2009, Flight 1549 from LaGuardia Airport began a terrifying twist of events in a mere…
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On the Hot Seat: Jay Nixon and Labor Discrimination
The Missouri Gubernatorial race this year is a no-incumbent race. Despite that, some Missourians are working very hard to draw attention to the sitting governor.…
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Simone Biles: The New Queen B
Simone Biles took the world by storm during the Summer Olympics. The 4-foot-9 powerhouse entered the competition as a three-time all-around world champion and had…
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Fantasy Football Advice: Week 3
Start ‘Em Melvin Gordon (@ Indianapolis) It’s happened. Melvin Gordon has arrived. The Chargers have been giving him the ball and he has been delivering.…
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Missouri’s Governor’s Race Ramping Up
While the presidential election is receiving national attention, another race is occurring a little closer to home. The Missouri gubernatorial election will be Nov. 8,…
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What the Royals Mean to Kansas City
In the past year, I’ve noticed that first-time Kansas City visitors tend to ask me one of two questions: “Why is there construction everywhere?” or…
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Photo Feature: A Year in Europe
What you see: a mosque… What I see: the con, the spices, the turkish delights, the carpets, the bustling markets, the praying, and the unfamiliarity..…
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Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls talks rebranding and more
The Hilltop Monitor had a chance to ask William Jewell College’s new president, Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, about the upcoming year, focusing on Jewell’s “rebranding.”…
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