2020 has been a year marked by tragedy, heartache and, unfortunately, great division. A quick glance or scroll through social media makes it very clear that our society is fragmented. Earlier this month, the Pew Research Center published a study regarding the division in the United States. They found that…
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Jewell’s Post-Thanksgiving Plans
William Jewell College’s Thanksgiving break will officially begin Monday, Nov. 23, and classes will resume again Monday, Nov. 30. Classes will be entirely virtual after the Thanksgiving break, which is in accordance with the schedule changes that Jewell announced on June 2. Jewell is currently at threat level C in…
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Lighting of the Quad postponed, scheduled for Nov. 13
William Jewell College’s annual Lighting of the Quad – an event where students and alumni come together to celebrate the holiday season and turn on all the Christmas lights on-campus – was postponed due to Jewell entering Operation Safe Campus threat level C Nov. 6. Originally scheduled for Nov. 6,…
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Pumpkin Patch, Pandemic Style
Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch is located right here in Liberty, Mo., and there are multiple COVID-19 friendly activities at the pumpkin patch! Some safe activities include purchasing a bag of feed to give to the animals and gathering pumpkins in individual barrels assigned to each family. If you are…
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Advice Column: Dear Mrs. Madison
Dear Mrs. Madison… Mrs. Madison will answer any question you ask! From dating advice to questions about school, I’m here for you – so ask away. Question form: https://forms.gle/JpLgBeWGNCrR8e318 Why has the school year felt so long? It feels like we’re halfway through the semester and it’s only been three…
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COVID Week 1 Update: We Survived
William Jewell College started its first week of school Aug. 26 with mostly in-person classes for the fall semester. Prior to starting school, the College administered mandatory COVID-19 tests for all employees and student-athletes, while remaining students could opt for voluntary testing. According to the Jewell Coronavirus Response page, during…
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Faculty discuss value of Identity and Society course
A central pillar of education that William Jewell College prides itself on is its unique core curriculum. The College’s website says that this core curriculum is the “foundation of our approach to critical thinking and inquiry.” These core classes are termed “Critical Thought and Inquiry” courses – better known as…
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An in-depth look at sexual assault at Jewell in light of recent allegations
Note: (1) A former version of this article was published listing two authors, this has been corrected. Christina Kirk and Madison Carroll were the lead authors of this article, Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe authored the section titled “What are Jewell Students Saying?” Correction made: June 18, 2019. (2) A previous version of…
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Psychiatrist loses Kansas license, still allowed to practice in Missouri
A doctor accused of having sex with several of his patients and exploiting another patient for economic gain is still allowed to practice in Missouri – even after the suspension of his Kansas license. Brian Patrick Lahey, the accused doctor, is a psychiatrist in Overland Park. Lahey received his medical…
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