With the semester winding down and the start of Christmas break in sight, students across campus joined in on spectacular holiday traditions to usher in the holiday season. The week of Nov. 25 began with the first significant snowfall of the year. Teachers cancelled classes and students were forced to…
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Simone Biles makes history – again
Photo courtesy of Getty Images. Simone Biles just become the most decorated American gymnast ever. Let that sink in. Not most decorated woman, not most decorated African-American – most decorated American, ever. At the Gymnastic World Championships, held in Doha, Qatar Oct. 25-Nov. 3, Biles secured her fourth all-around gold medal,…
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Philanthropy at Jewell: An Overview
Since the founding of William Jewell College in 1849, serving others has been at the heart of the Jewell community. The College was founded by Baptists who dreamed of creating future leaders who would go on to improve society. Today, philanthropy remains a core value as students work to continue…
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A Royal October: An Update on the British Royal Family
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, all royal enthusiasts! The world’s most famous family has had a whirlwind October that has excited fans across the world. The royal fall started with the Duchess of Cambridge returning to work from maternity leave Oct. 2. She has been taking a break from her public…
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Featured Club: Ballroom Dance
There is a little-known club on campus that has students twirling with excitement – Ballroom Dance Club. The growing ballroom dance program at William Jewell College now includes a class and a dance team and aims to teach a new generation of students the art of dance. Some of the…
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Opinion: Why the New York Times was right
The New York Times published an anonymous editorial Sept. 5 that sent shockwaves through the country and White House officials scrambling for answers. The piece, written by a senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration, claims the White House is a rogue state where senior staff members must secretly protect…
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Renovations reinvigorate Historic Downtown Liberty Square
The recently completed $5 million renovations to the Historic Downtown Liberty started a renaissance – one that merchants say they hope will attract William Jewell College students. The renovation updated 80 year-old infrastructure, and the city added new landscaping, lights and benches. It also widened the sidewalks to 14 feet…
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