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Month: October 2018

Nonprofit Leadership Association hosts trivia night to raise funds for local nonprofit

28 October 2018
Michaela Esau
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The Nonprofit Leadership Association (NLA) held a trivia night, restaurant takeover and raffle Thursday Oct. 25. The event was hosted at Rock & Run on the Liberty Square. Funds raised at the event went to Warrior’s Best Friend, a nonprofit in Kansas City that trains shelter dogs to be adopted…

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Goldenberg Duo perform energetically at Jewell

28 October 2018
Audrey Mapes
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Musical brother and sister Susan and William Goldenberg delivered an aurally delightful performance in the Forbis Recital Hall Oct. 18, creating an experience that was both entertaining and educational. The pair displayed incredible synchronization and great enthusiasm for their music. Between each piece they would pause to share some historical…

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Security measures in Westport attempt to improve public safety

27 October 2018
Savanah Malam
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During August and September of this year, downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and its surrounding areas were subject to new plans for improvement of security and screening on the streets. According to the Kansas City Star, the “security measures are part of the district’s plan to improve public safety in an…

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Kitt’s Toons #2

26 October 2018
Kitt Wilhelm
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Cartoon by Kitt Wilhelm.

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Opinion: Rules and the Royal Family

26 October 2018
Hannah Jacobs
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The royal family captured the hearts of the public as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle May 19, 2018. Since this event, the names of the members of the royal family have been streaming across media headlines and magazine covers. The lifestyles…

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Self-Exploration: The Lazy-Hardworking Dichotomy

26 October 2018
Anna Warner
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As William Jewell College focuses on re-branding itself, the notion of what comprises a good student undergoes an intellectually trendy articulation. “We” – the good college student(s) – are hardworking, thoughtful, innovative, intelligent. It’s not wrong, of course. But it’s not completely accurate, and just-exiting-high-school me never saw what Jewell…

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Photo Feature: The Beauty in Majesty

26 October 2018
MacKenzie Roth
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Photos by MacKenzie Roth.

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A Royal October: An Update on the British Royal Family

26 October 2018
Maddie McCormick
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, all royal enthusiasts! The world’s most famous family has had a whirlwind October that has excited fans across the world. The royal fall started with the Duchess of Cambridge returning to work from maternity leave Oct. 2. She has been taking a break from her public…

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Opinion: Gun raffles benefit rural communities

26 October 2018
Haley Wadsworth
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Gun raffles have often been a fundraising tool for numerous groups. However, in light of recent gun violence, gun raffles have come under heavy scrutiny as to their legitimacy and necessity. However, the auctioning of firearms helps a variety of organizations gain money to help with the betterment of the…

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