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Author: Jesse Lundervold

“Joane” has a diamond heart

4 November 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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“Joanne” is a breath of fresh musical air, which may come as a surprise to those of us who have grown to know Lady Gaga’s…

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An Ode to Birkenstocks

21 October 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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The first time I ever saw a pair of Birkenstocks, my high school English teacher was rocking a really nice pair of clogs. I later…

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White-washing remains prominent in Hollywood

7 October 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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The Walt Disney Co. announced earlier this year that a live-action version of the animated movie “Mulan” is currently in the process of production. However,…

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The Funding Plan for Education in Kansas is Still Undecided

30 September 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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Over the next few months, the Kansas legislature will determine the future of the state’s public schools. Reduced funding for public schools in Kan. has…

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Jewell announces Faculty Award finalists

22 April 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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Five graduating seniors have been announced as the finalists for the Faculty Award. Those finalists, Michaela Ousnamer, Lisa Brune, Annie Murphey, Bradley Dice and Madeline…

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Senior Erin Ahart looks ahead to medical school at Kansas University

14 April 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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William Jewell College senior chemistry major and pre-medicine minor Erin Ahart was recently accepted into the University of Kansas (KU) School of Medicine. Beginning mid-July,…

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AFE: The campus ghosts are getting rowdy for this one reason!!1!1!!

1 April 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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Despite having resided at William Jewell College for over a century, the resident ghosts on campus are now being charged for each year they have…

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The 1975 robs a synthesizer store and creates some good vibes

11 March 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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On February 26, the British band The 1975 released their sophomore album, “I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So…

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A look at Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

4 March 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is currently featuring an exhibition entitled “Reflecting Class in the Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer.” This exhibition is the newest…

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