Moonshine and V8s: how Prohibition made NASCAR
This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor released Oct. 31, 2025. For as long as cars have existed, there have been…
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Partisan Redistricting and Missouri’s New Electoral Maps
This article initially appeared in a print edition of the Hilltop Monitor published Oct. 6, 2025. America is currently experiencing an unprecedented wave of mid-decade…
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A New World of Higher Education: What Trump’s Policies Mean for Colleges and Students
The return of Donald Trump to the White House after his victory in the 2024 Presidential election has altered nearly every aspect of American policy, and the world of higher education is in no way immune from these changes.
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2024 Presidential Debate: Review and Impact
Earlier this month, the two leading candidates in the 2024 United States Presidential Election faced off on the debate stage for the first, and likely…
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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Team Preview
The National Hockey League’s 2024 season is coming to a close, and that means it’s time for playoff hockey. Sixteen teams have qualified for the…
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NASCAR 2024: Team Review and Season Predictions
Welcome back to our beginner’s guide to NASCAR! Last time, we had a general primer on the sport, and this time, we’re here to discuss…
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NASCAR: A Beginner’s Guide
Chances are, you’ve heard of NASCAR, but you may not know much about the sport besides the fact that the cars go fast, turn left,…
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