With the loosening of COVID-19 regulations, performing arts are making a comeback with an increase in in-person performances. William Jewell College and its Department of Performing Arts are following along with this trend and recently announced an upcoming opera performance of “Elizabeth Cree.” “Elizabeth Cree” is a 90-minute Victorian murder…
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The best music for studying
One side effect to being enrolled in a college is many nights filled with endless studying – which we all know can be quite a draining task. However, there is a simple solution to this tedious task: listening to music. Depending on who you are as a person, the music…
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Just the Way You Are: a reflection on “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood”
For many in my generation, Rev. Fred McFeely Rogers is a straight-laced dork – a grey-haired grandpa wearing rainbow cardigans and sneakers. His show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” is boring and its music is dated. This thought is not surprising considering the program aired in 1968 and remained on the air…
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Donda: Quantity, Quality or Both?
Aug. 29 marked the day that sent Kanye West’s discography of studio albums into the double digits with his release of “Donda,” a 27-track behemoth of an album that doubles as his largest project to date. To some, this proves to be a welcome contrast to his previous album “Jesus…
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Chiefs expectations fall after second week
It wasn’t long ago when Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, took to social media confidently predicting an undefeated season in 2021. This goal did not seem so lofty considering that Mahomes had achieved an equally successful offseason. As the world’s infatuation with Mahomes continued, it was only…
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First Impressions Don’t Matter
Why do we emphasize first impressions so much? Growing up, teachers and parents emphasize first impressions for friendships, jobs and interviews. But what does a forced first impression do but set an unreal expectation for what is to come? If the up and coming generation is genuinely one of acceptance…
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Jewell abolishes mask mandate amid changing guidelines
With the fifth week of classes starting at William Jewell College, most students, faculty and staff have become acquainted with emails from Daniel Holt, Jewell’s associate vice president for Institutional Strategy, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the College’s response. Holt and the College’s Operational Planning Team regularly announce updates to…
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U.S. departs from Afghanistan after 20-year war
After 20 years, the United States’ longest war is over. A day before President Joe Biden’s deadline of Aug. 31, the U.S. evacuated Afghanistan of as many U.S. citizens and Afghan refugees as possible. However, the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw has been under fire after recent events, including a…
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Update: White Science Center, Marston Hall fully reopened following Tuesday gas leak
White Science Center and Marston Hall are fully open to students, staff and faculty again after the successful resolution of a gas leak. The gas leak was detected on the first floor of White Science Center Tuesday afternoon, prompting an immediate evacuation of the two buildings and the cancellation of…
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