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Author: H. William Speck

Cardinal Keyboard Day: Student Review

13 April 2026
H. William Speck
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At Cardinal Keyboard day a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to observe a masterclass and lecture by Elizabeth Grace, M.M. Ms. Grace is…

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Oops! All Purples! #4

31 March 2026
H. William Speck
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New Student Organization: Celebrate Biblical Values with BJUSA, No Faculty Advisor Necessary!

31 March 2026
H. William Speck
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“They are to be stoned.” Exodus 19:13, NIV Hello, fellow Jewell students! I am excited to announce that I am finally starting my own student…

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Oops! All Purples! #3

6 March 2026
H. William Speck
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Oops! All Purples! #2

13 February 2026
H. William Speck
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Oops! All Purples! #1

30 January 2026
H. William Speck
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This is the Hilltop Monitor’s debut OAP! puzzle by Naomi Speck. Comment your answers below, or share your agonies to get a hint. Just like…

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Mayflower? I Hardly Know Her! More Tips on Holiday Argument Etiquette for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

27 November 2025
H. William Speck
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Are you pumped to gorge yourself on both food and entertainment this upcoming National Native Day of Mourning even as hundreds of thousands of Americans…

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Smallest Hill: Let’s Stop Allowing Child Labor in the Form of Child Actors

17 November 2025
H. William Speck
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I’m watching Season Two of The Last of Us (there will be no spoilers in this piece!) over the summer with some friends, and we…

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The Homophobic Slur Incident in Jones Hall and How it Affects Jewell’s Queer Community

19 October 2025
H. William Speck
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At about 6:45 on Thursday, October 2nd, I walked into the bathroom on the top floor of Jones Hall and noticed something on the wall.…

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