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 the main issues] is the Dakota Access pipeline, which is a proposed pipeline that goes across a lot of tribal areas and it is very…
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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 minute and a half after takeoff. At approximately 2,800 feet, a flock of geese flew straight towards the plane, and many were sucked into the engines…
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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. Not for the first time, governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon is facing litigation in Mo. courts. This most recent case has been filed by the attorneys…
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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 the potential to take home five gold medals. Her collection of World Championship and Olympic medals — three bronze, two silver and 14 gold— gives…
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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. And now that Danny Woodhead is out for the season with a torn ACL, I expect Gordon to get the ball even more. O’Dell Beckham…
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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, 2016. Chris Koster and Eric Greitens won the Democratic and Republican nominations, respectively, during the Aug. 2 primaries. Koster was the clear front-runner leading up…
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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 “Why does everyone love the Royals so much?” While the first question boggles my mind to this day, the other is something locals tend to…
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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.. What you see: a cable car… What I see: the hike, the playlist, the grilled cheese, the creep, the friend, and the money What you…
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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.” Bolded are our questions, and her responses are denoted with EMW. What was your first impression of William Jewell College? EMW: My first impression of…
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