February is Black History Month in the United States – it is a time to recognize, celebrate and honor the contributions, culture and struggles of black people in our country. Kansas City, like so many places in the country, was deeply and profoundly shaped by its own black history. The…
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BSA celebrates Black History Month with soul food at Jewell Kitchen
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, William Jewell College’s Black Student Association (BSA) hosted their third annual Jewell Kitchen – a soul food dinner. For $5 before the event or $7 at the door, students and other members of the Jewell community were treated to overflowing plates of fried chicken, corn bread,…
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Sports Memory: Game 1 of the 2015 World Series
Oct. 27, 2015. Game 1 of the 2015 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. Most of us know the story by heart. Kansas City was on the rise with infectious city pride because of the Royals. After a heartbreaking loss to the Giants in…
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Holiday Happenings: The definitive guide to holiday coffees
When the seasons change, one of my priorities is tasting all relevant seasonal coffees. The holiday season is no different. Starbucks released their selection Nov. 2, and I was there that morning. Here is my official rundown and review of a few holiday drinks. Starbucks Peppermint Mocha: This drink is…
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“Once you see it, it’s already too late” – Reports of angry male deer on campus alarm students
As students were studying hard and fending off the cold Nov. 17, those who receive WJC Alerts (William Jewell College’s alert system) got an unexpected message. At 3:50 p.m., the following text message was sent out through the alert system: “We have received several reports of an [aggressive] male deer…
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Redemption, skill and pure, unrelenting domination in the 2018 Fall Classic
The historic 2018 Fall Classic concluded Oct. 28 with the Boston Red Sox winning the series in five games. The Sox won a franchise record of 108 games this season and were dominant throughout the postseason. Beating two 100 win teams – the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees…
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Election Preview: Liberty, Mo. midterm ballot
The 2018 midterm elections have nearly arrived and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing elections in the local area. We have previewed statewide races for U.S. Congress, Kansas City mayoral races and ballot initiatives, and now we are going to preview the rest of…
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Jewell football releases original music video for homecoming hype
“This life was chosen for the Cardinals on the rise, we flyin’ flocks and push limits past the sky.” The day before William Jewell College’s homecoming football game, the football team released a music video to accompany an original song, “Answering the Call” – the new semi-official anthem of the…
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Fall Festivities: Coffee Review
McLain’s Market: Cinnamon spice latte→ I was so excited to go here and try their bourbon caramel latte or pumpkin spice latte, but, alas, on an early Tuesday evening at 4:56 p.m., they had no more of such lattes. Nevertheless, a far ways away from the Hill – McLain’s Market is…
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