Self-deprecating humor has become an increasingly prevalent form of humor – it is easy, amusing and a seemingly harmless, right? Maybe not. It can be funny and an easy way to make people laugh, but it really isn’t as harmless as people seem to think. If you are unfamiliar with…
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“Collections: A Visual Journey of Art Through the Eyes of Sherry Whetstone-McCall”
The official opening of the exhibit, Feb. 6 “Thought-provoking, colorful, sparkly, free-spirited and inviting,” said artist Sherry Whetstone-McCall as she described the art quilts in her exhibit, “Collections: A Visual Journey of Art Through the Eyes of Sherry Whetstone-McCall.” Not only does “Collections” showcase 37 years worth of artwork by Whetstone-McCall, it additionally showcases work by her…
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College officials address miscommunication about the Journey Grant program
Journey Grants – a William Jewell College specific grant that offers students a chance to complete a unique learning opportunity funded by the institution – are widely celebrated throughout the College. However, recently the program has been the cause of much controversy on campus due to changes made in the past…
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Holiday Happenings: The Overlooked Holiday Middle Child – Thanksgiving
Unfortunately positioned between Halloween and Christmas, Thanksgiving often receives much less excitement than Halloween and Christmas. For many, on Nov. 1 the witch hats are cast aside and the Christmas lights are immediately strung up. While I, too, adore the holiday season, and I enjoy singing loudly along to Michael…
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Photo Feature Fall Edition: Hannah Koehler
Photos taken by Hannah Koehler.
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Your guide to fall festivities on and off campus
Fall is the superior season – during this delightful time, before we die of hypothermia while walking to class, there are countless opportunities for all things pumpkins, ghosts, haunted houses, apple picking, pumpkin donuts and more. If William Jewell College students are looking to get their fall festivities on, there…
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Humans of Jewell: Dr. Christopher Wilkins
The Hilltop Monitor sat down with Dr. Christopher Wilkins to discuss his background and love of history, his experience teaching at William Jewell College, his favorite presidents, traveling and Game of Thrones. Wilkins teaches courses on World War II, U.S. foreign policy, presidential leadership, slavery and abolition, and the American…
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Featured Club: Black Student Association
The Black Student Association (BSA) at William Jewell College provides an opportunity for education about black culture, history and current events through opportunities offered during the year. BSA President Micah Williams, junior biology and Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry (ACT-In) major, shared the principal mission of the club. “Our overall…
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Humans of Jewell: Tom Hollinberger
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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