The Hilltop Monitor sat down and spoke with Thomas Hollinberger, first-year data-science major, at his usual spot on the first floor of the Pryor Learning Commons. Hollinberger came to William Jewell College with more than a little life experience than usual first-years. Hollinberger graduated high school in 1974, graduated from…
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Kansas City’s first biennial art festival brings awareness to social and cultural history by promoting local artists
With 42 visual artists, 43 vocal artists and countless contributors, Open Spaces art festival presents a 10-week, city-wide offering of art, music, poetry, dance, theater and other participatory activities throughout Kansas City. Though this ambitious endeavor was created in nine months, the conversation has been happening for years. In 2013,…
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Jewell students serve their community in the annual Jewell Day of Service
On Saturday, April 8, William Jewell College had its annual Jewell Day of Service on which students devote their Saturday morning to serving the community. Jeff Buscher, College Chaplain, explained that while the fall Serve and Celebrate day was around before he started at Jewell, the spring Jewell Day of…
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2018 Pryor Legacy Project: Veterans Community Project
The Pryor Leadership Program was started almost 25 years ago by William Jewell College graduates Shirley and Fred Pryor. The three year program entails a multitude of learning experiences that develop growth and promote leadership skills. During the Pryor students’ senior year they must complete a legacy project and partner…
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Jewell Goodbyes: Dr. Ray Owens
Dr. Ray Owens has been teaching in the psychological science department at William Jewell College for 35 years and will be retiring at the end of this year. Owens has taught a variety of classes over the years, but in recent years his routine has mainly included developmental psychology, abnormal…
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Where to go for joe in Kansas City: Part II
No matter what coffee you are in the mood for, Kansas City can provide it. City Market Coffee House Nestled in the bustling City Market, the City Market Coffee House has a relaxed and cozy atmosphere and superb coffee. Their menu has plenty of options, and their drink of the…
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Where to go for joe in Kansas City
The Kansas City area has grown into quite the coffee shop scene and provides extensive options of places to go. From quaint and cozy coffee shops to modern, European-style cafes, there are plenty of establishments from which to choose. Whether you need a long study session or simply to get…
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Humans of Jewell
Jenna Frasier, sophomore nursing major, spoke with the Hilltop Monitor in the Pryor Learning Commons (PLC), a place, she assures you, she can almost always be found. When asked about an influential person in her life, Frasier spoke without hesitation. “My mom. Absolutely. She is my feminist icon. She struggled…
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To be honest…with Hannah Koehler
To be honest, there is too much small talk. “Small talk” is the tedious conversation you have with that twice-removed relative that you only see once a year during the holidays. “How are classes going?” “Keeping out of trouble?” (Question often paired with an unwelcomed wink). “Have you met a…
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