On Monday, April 12, William Jewell College announced the formation of a Racial Reconciliation Commission. The official email announcement is printed below. Hello, Jewell Family: Today, with the endorsement of the William Jewell College Board of Trustees, I am launching an initiative that I believe will be among the most…
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AFE: White Claw added to soda fountain in the caf
To the delight of students over 21 from Melrose to Senior House, the cafeteria will now provide White Claw on tap. After shooting to popularity in recent years, White Claw – a spiked sparkling water – has become a staple for college students everywhere. Through some silent pleading and the cafeteria…
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How to Enjoy a Spring Break Day: A KC Staycation
Like many other students, I have hardly taken advantage of our first couple spring break days. They’ve been just as stress- and homework-filled as most other days. With our would-be spring break impending, I’ve decided to plan a Kansas City staycation so I can enjoy one of the upcoming days…
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A Year of A Pandemic
It’s nearly been one year since the day the world seemed to break – March 13, 2020. While the coronavirus had been ravaging elsewhere for months, it was on this day that Americans were hit with the seriousness of the virus One year ago, I was in Oxford having potentially…
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Dangerous cold, snow forces athletic events to adapt
During the week of Feb. 8, extreme cold and snow moved into the Liberty area – causing subzero temperatures, ice and snow for nearly the following two weeks. The severe weather forced athletic practices to adapt while also navigating COVID-19 restrictions and protocols. Tom Eisenhauer, director of athletics, explained how…
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Inscape prepares for 2021 issue, opens for submissions
Inscape, William Jewell College’s literary magazine, has opened for submissions for its 2021 issue. The magazine publishes works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art and other creative endeavors by students at Jewell. Jenna Hultgren, editor-in-chief of Inscape, and Dr. Ruth Williams, professor of English and faculty advisor for Inscape, discussed the…
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Jewell increases COVID-19 testing of athletes as seasons start in accordance with NCAA Sports Science Institute
As the spring semester begins, William Jewell College’s athletic teams are increasing COVID-19 testing as they begin in-season practices and events. Tom Eisenhauer, director of athletics, explained the protocols and processes for this semester. Eisenhauer shared that Jewell’s athletic policies for COVID-19 are based on the National Collegiate Athletic Association…
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A Demographic Analysis of Student Senate
William Jewell College’s Student Senate has now confirmed all members for the 2020-21 school year. Despite commitments to increase independent student representation, members of Greek Life comprise an unrepresentative majority on Student Senate. A majority of senators were nominated by the current Student Senate Cabinet, which itself is composed entirely…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Is it too early for Christmas music?
Position: NoArgued by Angelica Gutierrez I love Christmas, so my stance on this is probably incredibly distorted. Not only do I love Christmas, I specifically love how kitschy Christmas – and other holidays – have become. I live for tackiness. I think that playing Christmas carols as soon as it…
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