One of the most powerful foods is gaining popularity among celebrities, health bloggers and physicians across the U.S. Celery, scientifically known as Apium Graveolens (1), is one of the most nutritious plant foods available on the market. Celery contains a rich variety of compounds known to help fight inflammation, balance…
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Photo Feature: Brussels and Bruges
Photos by Harper Vincent.
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Women in History: Nancy Wake
In Nazi-occupied France, March 1, 1944, a single parachute drifted through the night into the Forest of Tronçais in the Auvergne province. It carried one British Special Operations Executive officer: Captain Nancy Wake. She knew, well before jumping from her plane, that discovery meant certain death. As she…
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Opinion: The government should keep its hands off my godd*mn internet
In the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, Facebook and other social media platforms began publicizing the fact that the companies had found evidence of attempted meddling in the election process via fake accounts, bots, etc. Since the election, Facebook and Twitter specifically identified several other meddling attempts aimed to…
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Jewell hosts rally for peace and unity
The United Nations declared Sept. 21 an International Day of Peace. Countries at war are encouraged to lay down arms for the day as people all over the globe work to build bridges and stop injustice. William Jewell College celebrated this day Sept. 20 with a rally for peace and…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Elon Musk is a visionary of our time
Elon Musk, an eccentric billionaire, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, engineer, and visionary is a man worthy of great admiration. Musk is the founder of what are today some of the most exciting technology companies in the world. Born 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk is the son of a model and…
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“Christopher Robin” – Adulthood, Toxic Masculinity and Winnie the Pooh
Disney’s live-action Winnie the Pooh movie, “Christopher Robin,” follows the titular character (Ewan MacGregor) into adulthood and tells the story of how his childhood friends from the Hundred Acre Wood must remind him of the importance of doing nothing. The movie is beautifully shot, using nostalgic musical motifs and familiar…
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Featured Club: Black Student Association
The Black Student Association (BSA) at William Jewell College provides an opportunity for education about black culture, history and current events through opportunities offered during the year. BSA President Micah Williams, junior biology and Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry (ACT-In) major, shared the principal mission of the club. “Our overall…
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Sports Profile: Olivia Tolberd positions herself to break digging record
Olivia Tolberd, senior mathematics and psychology major, spoke to The Hilltop Monitor about playing volleyball at William Jewell College and how it’s shaped her time at the institution. Tolberd began by telling the Monitor about how she stays competitive in the sport while balancing a busy school life and how…
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