After an impassioned run, fueled by the idea of what could have been if the Democratic Party had chosen a different candidate in 2016, Bernie Sanders withdrew from the 2020 presidential race. The withdrawal of Sanders clears the way for a general election between, presumptive, Democratic nominee Joe Biden and…
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Hilltop Monitor wins 25 awards at MCMA annual conference
After having to cancel their annual conference due to the stay-at-home order in place, representatives from the Missouri College Media Association announced the 2020 awards for student journalists and publications statewide through a Facebook video livestream April 7. For the second year running, The Hilltop Monitor dominated the ceremony, winning…
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Jewell’s Response to COVID-19, to date
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread the global disruption is increasing. Along with other academic institutions worldwide, William Jewell College has engaged in a crisis response strategy intended to keep students, staff and faculty safe while maintaining essential operations and ensuring classes are still offered. Below is a timeline…
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My COVID story: Abandoned research and a hasty departure from Peru
Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe, senior chemistry and communication major, describes a chaotic two days in Peru before her trip was cut short and she was obliged to either return to the United States or risk being stranded for an indefinite amount of time. On March 12 I departed Kansas City for Lima,…
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Letter from the Editor: the HTM’s COVID-19 response plan
Undeniably the past several weeks have been a trying time for all. The widespread news of dwindling reserves of medical supplies, product shortages and entire nations closing their borders has been jarring. The local news of states of emergency being declared for Kansas City and Clay County, business closures and…
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Volunteer programs in China cut short as Coronavirus spreads
Arguably one of the worst global health crises in the 21st century, there are currently over 80,000 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus worldwide. While vast regions in China, Korea, Japan and even Italy are being shut down in an effort to contain the spread of the virus, here in the…
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Jewell announces addition of powerlifting and CrossFit™ programs beginning 2020
In an Oct. 23 press release William Jewell College announced the additions of its 21st and 22nd varsity teams on campus – the Powerlifting and Cardinal CrossFit™ Program beginning in 2020. The sport will be offered for both men and women and will include a combination of powerlifting, Olympic Lifting…
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England takes the Rugby World Cup, a tournament with global support and potential for social impact
The Rugby World Cup concluded Saturday in a match between South Africa’s Springboks and England’s Lions. The Springboks dominated with a 32-12 victory over the English team. The tournament was held in Japan, the first time it was held in Asia and outside the traditional Tier 1 rugby nations. The…
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Stormy skies interrupt carnival rides
Along with the conclusion of William Jewell College’s homecoming week, the fourth weekend of September brought with it the annual Fall Festival – three days of carnival rides, food trucks and stalls of handcrafted wares transforming Liberty, Missouri’s downtown streets. Alas, this year’s festival was abruptly interrupted by storms which…
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