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Author: Christina Kirk

2021 Faculty Award Finalists announced

16 April 2021
Christina Kirk
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William Jewell College announced the five finalists for the College’s Faculty Award – an award recognizing graduating students who exhibit the highest ideals of a…

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The Hilltop Monitor comes out on top at MCMA award ceremony

10 April 2021
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The Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) held its annual award ceremony April 9. The event was held virtually due to COVID-19, with the pre-recorded ceremony…

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AFE: Student body votes on department superlatives

1 April 2021
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In a time-honored tradition at William Jewell College, the student body collectively votes for superlative awards for different majors in the different academic programs offered…

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WJC Bible Study helps students grow in faith

19 March 2021
Christina Kirk
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Christian outreach at William Jewell College expanded this semester with the establishment of a new bible study club: WJC Bible Study. First-year civil engineering majors…

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Opinion: Vigilante pedophile hunters are doing the work the police are not

5 March 2021
Christina Kirk
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In 2004, coinciding with the rise of widespread internet usage and online chat rooms, NBC kickstarted its Dateline show “To Catch a Predator” to massive…

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Quiz: Which Jewell residence hall are you?

26 February 2021
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Restaurant Review: Crows Coffee

19 February 2021
Christina Kirk
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Crows Coffee South Plaza, Colonial Shops 304 E 51st St, Kansas City, MO 64112 I first went to Crows Coffee in January of my sophomore…

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A Review of The Hilltop Monitor’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Goals

5 February 2021
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In June of 2020 – after the murder of George Floyd and related protests against police brutality – The Hilltop Monitor editorial staff published an…

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Photo Feature: Christmas Markets

4 December 2020
Christina Kirk
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In December of 2019 – just before the pandemic hit – I was lucky enough to spend the holiday season traveling Europe. Naturally, I made…

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