Dangerous cold, snow forces athletic events to adapt
During the week of Feb. 8, extreme cold and snow moved into the Liberty area – causing subzero temperatures, ice and snow for nearly the following two weeks. The severe weather forced athletic practices to adapt while also navigating COVID-19 restrictions and protocols. Tom Eisenhauer, director of athletics, explained how…
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Photo Gallery: The Garment District
I may not have figured out what I am doing with my future, but I do know what neighborhood I want to live in. I have had my eye on the Garment District in downtown Kansas City for a couple of years now, and I often take a trip from…
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Vaccine Deserts in Missouri
Missouri’s COVD-19 vaccination plan has come under fire lately due to a vaccine shortage. Although the tiered process prioritizes the elderly and individuals with underlying health conditions, its efficacy continues to face criticism. Large metropolitan areas are facing a shortage of resources, in particular the St. Louis metropolitan area, which…
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Jewell details how HEERF II COVID-19 aid will impact students
On Feb. 18, William Jewell College’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services notified students that they would begin processing $1200 financial aid grants from the recently-available Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) within the next few weeks. According to the email, around 300 undergraduate students demonstrating “exceptional…
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Harriman-Jewell Series adapts to COVID-19 pandemic
The Harriman-Jewell Series, Kansas City’s premier performing arts presenter that focuses on live performances, has had to adapt considerably to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive and Artistic Director Clark Morris and Associate Executive Director Eryn Bates Kemp spoke on how the series had been overcoming these challenges…
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Hobby Feature: Dance
Growing up my parents emphasized the importance of discovering a hobby. Both my brother and I were encouraged to explore whatever piqued our interests – from karate lessons to barrel racing – with no gender specificity, might I add. I attempted several activities, including the aforementioned karate, as well as barrel…
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Call Your Mother: What am I doing with my life?
Have you recently witnessed a group of seniors having mental breakdowns in your residence hall? Noticed a junior scrolling through the pages of Handshake for summer internships or nervously updating their LinkedIn profile? Welcome to application season. For all the 2021 graduates out there, this statement probably induced a flutter…
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A Kuhnian Re-Threading of the Needle
It is 3 a.m. Dutifully, my phone replays “Questions In a World of Blue” by Julee Cruise for what seems like the millionth time. My headphones have long since broken, so Cruise’s soothing, yet haunting, voice now just sounds tinny. I think that everyone has gone through a sort of…
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