There have been alterations to security procedures and rules in addition to those regarding policy and staffing over the past year at William Jewell College. This is the third installment in the Hilltop Monitor’s series highlighting these shifts. Landon Jones, Campus Safety Director, explained what the changes are and the…
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Photo Feature: Jewellstock
Campus Union Activities (CUA) has made Jewellstock an annual tradition at William Jewell College. The exciting event features bouncy houses, a mechanical bull and tricycles. While Jewellstock is typically held near the end of the spring semester, the event got rained out last spring, forcing CUA to provide alternate entertainment…
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Fall into Fantasy with Homecoming
It’s that time of the year again for another week full of Homecoming events. These are part of a well established tradition at William Jewell College that starts with a service event and ends with the football game a week later. The student body is divided into teams that compete…
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The aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Cuba
Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean when it tore through the area the weekend of Sept. 7 through Sept. 11. Irma made landfall in Cuba late Friday, Sept. 8 as a Category 5 storm. It was the first Category 5 storm to hit Cuba in decades. The eye of the storm…
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To be honest…with Elliott Yoakum
To be honest, Liberty needs to do more to reconcile with its racist past and can start by removing the Confederate Memorial in Fairview Cemetery. Almost two weeks ago, after rightly being called a racist for flying the Confederate Flag, Richard Geisenheyner, a Liberty resident, hung a sign outside his…
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The Use and Abuse of Science in Modern Politics
The politicization of science. The role of science in politics. Typically, when these concepts are addressed, emotions run high and people start defending their “sides.” While most agree that science is foundational to modern society, politicians and general public alike dispute its legitimate role in policy decisions. Americans rely on…
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Pulling Out of the Paris Climate Agreement
On June 1, 2017, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would be working to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord as it stands over the next 3 ½ years. This is not necessarily a permanent withdrawal. Trump expressed his hope that the terms could be renegotiated so that they…
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“It” is not all that
Stephen King’s 1000-page book “It” immediately recalls certain images: a murderous clown, red balloons and a group of kids fighting to save themselves from an uncertain fate. The titular “It” character is Pennywise the Dancing Clown (It), played by a terrifyingly good Bill Skärsgard, a being of unknown age that…
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Sports Profile: Michael Bennett’s impact is beginning to be felt on and off the field
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett is one of the most underrated defenders in the NFL. Bennett’s spotlight has been lost at times within a Seahawks defense that is full of big names and big personalities, but his impact on the defense has never wavered. The 31-year-old uses his freakish…
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