Charlotte Burns, sophomore biology major, hopes to bring the College Diabetes Network (CDN) to William Jewell College. CDN is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide innovative student based programs to connect and empower students with Type 1 diabetes. It would be the first CDN chapter in the Kansas City metro…
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Opening Day in Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals started their 2016 the same way they ended their 2015 World Series victory, playing the New York Mets. On Sunday, April 3 the Royals hosted the Mets at Kauffman Stadium for the season opener. The teams’ game looked a lot like one they might have played…
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Meet the Department: History
Critical Thought and Inquiry (CTI) classes allow students to learn subjects outside of their major and get to know professors in other departments. However, you take only one class in each of the CTI categories, so there are some faculty you may not know. This is the sixth part of…
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“Ghostbusters” receives record breaking social media reactions
One of Hollywood’s recent trends is rebooting classic films. The trend has spanned an array of genres, including films such as “21 Jump Street,” “Tron” and, more popularly, classic horror films like “Poltergeist.” These films receive many different responses. For instance, the new “21 Jump Street” has a nearly identical…
Read MoreThe Campaign Trail: Candidate Endorsements
Election season covers nearly every facet of media throughout the months of primaries all the way to the general election in November. Oftentimes, other politicians, athletes, business owners and entertainers weigh in on which candidate has their vote. Donald Trump Donald Trump’s campaign has grossed more national attention than any…
Read MoreA review of Kanye’s “Life of Pablo”
Since the debut of his 2004 album, “The College Dropout,” Kanye West has been setting the standard for hip-hop and rap. Needless to say, his seventh studio album “The Life of Pablo” is no exception. There are plenty of tracks on this album that are beautifully constructed. It starts with…
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Caucus the Campus: The 2016 Presidential Election
The “Hilltop Monitor” is caucusing the campus, and we need your vote. From today Feb. 19 until Wednesday Feb. 24, vote for the candidate of your choice. In our next issue, we will publish the results. Your name will not be connected to your vote, but it is needed…
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