In early December, “Friends” fans experienced their worst nightmare – a small message on their screen told them the show would permanently leave Netflix Jan. 1. Twitter and Instagram users went wild. Thousands wrote to Netflix saying they would cancel the streaming service if their favorite ’90s sitcom left the…
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Book Review: Becoming
In a small one bedroom apartment in the Southside of Chicago, before its infamous degradation, a young Michelle Robinson was born. She was the daughter Frasier Robinson III, a union worker, and Marian Robinson. This is where, 50 years later, the former First Lady of the United States returns to…
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Kansas City workers impacted by government shutdown
The U.S. Federal Government just reopened after the longest shutdown in its history. For 35 days government employees across the country were told not to come to work, while others who were deemed essential were forced to work without pay. The shutdown started Dec. 21 when Congress refused to approve…
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Jewell celebrates holiday traditions on the Hill
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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