Opinion: Finsta – social media’s newest toxicity
Maybe you’ve heard young, trendy kids talking about it. Or maybe you’ve had the pleasure of scrolling through one. I’m talking about Finstas – the latest social media craze. The term Finsta comes from a combination of the words fake and Instagram. A Finsta is an account that someone has…
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Opinion: Netflix and the romanticization of violence
What show are you watching on Netflix right now? This is a common question asked in our generation and, if you’re like me, your answer to this question right now is “You.” No, I am not actually just watching people. Rather, I have been consumed by Netflix’s newest show “You”…
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Health Column: 5 Best Dorm Room Workouts
If you don’t have the time, or energy, to make it to the gym here are great workouts that can be done in your dorm room! 1. 30 Minute Cardio Equipment needed: Dumbbells Circuit: Perform each workout for one minute each, completing the circuit three times. Bicep curls Military press…
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Opinion: William Jewell College should have a bowling team
William Jewell College should have a bowling team. There are numerous benefits – both mentally and physically – to bowling and scholarship opportunities that would provide incentives for students to participate. While one might think that there are no physical benefits to bowling, the opposite is actually true. Even though…
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Jazz band plays for students ahead of Fall Break
Tuesday, Oct. 9, the William Jewell College jazz band hosted a concert in White Atrium. The concert was free and open to anyone to attend. Some attendees sat and listened to the concert while others stopped and listened as they were walking through the Union. The jazz band is led…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Kavanaugh and a lack of evidence
Amidst extreme controversy, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court Oct. 6 in a 50 to 48 vote. This story has dominated the news cycle as three women have accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting them while they were in high school or college with Kavanaugh. The accusation…
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Homecoming week kicked off with Campus Sing and Mabee Games
Monday, Oct. 1, the first event for William Jewell’s 2018 homecoming took place. Students gathered at the Mabee Center to participate in Campus Sing and the Mabee Games. There are six teams taking part in homecoming this year. The fraternities and sororities paired together are Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD) and…
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