The Academic Achievement Center at William Jewell College has switched to using an outside online platform for tutoring services as opposed to having college students tutor their peers. All students now have access to TutorMe, a virtual service that pairs students with highly educated tutors in a variety of subjects.…
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The impact of community on learning
When I learned that William Jewell College would be switching to online learning for the remainder of the semester in the wake of COVID-19, there were many challenges that I anticipated. What would class look like outside of the traditional classroom? Would I have a quiet space with good internet…
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COVID-19 symbol of hope has a rainbow of meanings
If you’ve been noticing lots of rainbow art on social media – or your neighbors’ porches – it’s not your imagination. In the wake of COVID-19, a movement known as the “rainbow hunt” has taken off. The movement is simple. Kids and families paint rainbow pictures to hang in the…
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Day in the life: Kaylie Kappelmann
Kaylie Kappelmann, sophomore psychology, non-profit leadership and ACT-In triple major, has been making good use of her newly found free time, courtesy of William Jewell College’s transition to online school in the wake of COVID-19. On campus Kappelmann was heavily involved in organizations such as the soccer team, Alpha Gamma…
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Top 10: Movies to stream
In our current age of social distancing and COVID-19 fear, a good movie that doesn’t require you to leave your house may be just what the doctor ordered. However, if you’re like me, choosing a movie available on Netflix or with the most basic Hulu subscription can be difficult. The…
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Advice: New routines to break out of a rut
The days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener and the assignments are getting tougher. Spring has nearly sprung, which means the newness of 2020 has started to fade away. After January and February – two of the saddest months of the year thanks to gloomy weather and the…
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Students discuss inclusion at radical inclusivity workshop
Approximately 50 students gathered in Yates-Gill College Union February 20th for a conversation about radical inclusivity over college-provided Qdoba. Dr. Rodney and Stephenie Smith, who are consultants on diversity and inclusion and change management in higher education, led the workshop. Smith and Smith have been working with William Jewell College…
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Kansas City one of the best places to live due to low living costs
Kansas City is no stranger to placing on some rather interesting national ranking lists. In 2010, Kansas City was awarded the number three spot for America’s Manliest City, according to the Mars’ company’s comparison of cities with the most steakhouses, sports teams, salty snack consumption and “manly occupations” per capita.…
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