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Author: Ethan Naber

Should We Mourn the Wicked?

19 September 2025
Ethan Naber
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Content warning: This article contains quotations of racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, and anti-queer rhetoric, as well as discussions of political violence. On Sep. 10, 2025, American…

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Jewell appoints new interim president

5 September 2025
Ethan Naber
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On Aug. 28, 2025, the trustees of William Jewell College announced the appointment of Dr. Drew Van Horn as interim president of the College via…

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From Snapchat to Substack and the Revivification of Blog Culture

5 September 2025
Ethan Naber
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If you’ve been looking for a blog about anything, whether philosophy or Philadelphia, AI or angels, you’ve probably encountered the blogging platform Substack. Even Substack…

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The State of Kansas City Sports

2 May 2025
Ethan Naber
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Photo by Briana Tozour via Uplash. If you’re looking for a good sports city and atmosphere, Kansas City is your place to be. It’s host…

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William Jewell College restructures academic programs

5 March 2025
Ethan Naber
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This is the first article from The Hilltop Monitor addressing recent academic, athletic and personnel changes to William Jewell College. More stories may be published…

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William Jewell College declares financial exigency

9 December 2024
Ethan Naber
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On Dec. 5, 2024, the administration of William Jewell College sent a letter to Jewell students informing the Cardinal community that the College would be…

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Missouri: What’s on Your Ballot?

9 October 2024
Ethan Naber
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On Nov. 8, Missourians will take to the ballot boxes to cast their votes in the general election. A number of state and federal officials…

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Clarification: The Israeli offensive renews: Hamas’ initial attacks and Israel’s blockade

8 May 2024
Ethan Naber
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Updated May 6, 2024 Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault and violence. It also contains remarks from Israeli government officials demeaning the…

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“Head Over Heels”: Here and Queer

3 May 2024
Ethan Naber
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On the weekend of April 8 , Jewell Theatre Company put on its spring show: the musical “Head Over Heels,” a jukebox musical featuring the…

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