Should we edit the human genome? That was the question guest lecturers Dr. Brendan Sweetman and Dr. Alejandro Sanchez Alverado attempted to answer as part of the Cope lecture series March 3 in the Yates-Gill College Union. Sweetman, a philosopher and professor from Rockhurst University, began the evening by presenting…
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German gunman kills nine in far-right attack
In the last five years, Germany has seen a substantial rise in immigrants and refugees, welcoming 1.5 million Arab refugees since 2015. At the same time as this influx of people, Germany has seen an increase in supporters of the far-right movement. Tensions came to a head Feb. 18 when…
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Achievement Day Honorees
Since 1994, the Office of Alumni has hosted a formal dinner, convocation and luncheon in the spring semester to celebrate the achievements of notable alumni and recognize current student leaders in an event entitled Achievement Day. This year’s list of Honorees reflect two pillars of life at William Jewell College…
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State of the Democratic Primary
Fresh off the heels of disastrous and contested Iowa caucuses, the eight candidates still in the race to become the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States wage on. Senator Bernie Sanders Sanders now appears to be the front-runner after a narrow victory over former Mayor Pete Buttigeig, winning…
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Color of the year: Classic blue for a not-so-classic year
Since 1999, Pantone has issued a Color of the Year meant to encapsulate fashion trends, interior design, art and culture. The color is supposed to symbolize how the world is feeling at the end of one year and what we hope for in the coming year. This year, Pantone made…
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Review: Disney +
In keeping with Disney’s ever-growing push to dominate the entertainment industry, the $200 billion international company released their new streaming service – Disney+ – Nov 12. The new streaming service offers an interface similar to Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime Video and features hundreds of classic Disney movies like “Snow…
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New Study finds 1 in 6 kids in Missouri are food-insecure
A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that 1 in 6 kids in Missouri are food insecure. That’s roughly 12 percent, just above the national average of 11.7 percent. These numbers may seem alarming to you. Most people think that the ShowMe state should be less sensitive…
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New Policy brings pets to Campus
With a short boomerang of a black cat jumping up and down, William Jewell College announced a revised pet policy on Instagram late last month. Starting next fall, you can bring a small dog, cat or fish tank with you on move-in day. The new pet-friendly policy outlines all the…
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How to be more sustainable during the holidays
Whether you were inspired by Greta Thurburg’s recent visit to the United States or you’ve always been eco-conscious, we should all look for new ways to reduce our environmental impact. Since the average American produces 25 percent more trash than normal between November and January, the holidays are the best…
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