Caitlin Troutman, senior Oxbridge Literature and Theory major: During Spring Break, several students at William Jewell College used their time off to work, travel, learn and go new places. “The Hilltop Monitor” asked students to share their experiences with us and show us how they broke spring. Answers have been…
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“Get Out” had me by the opening credits
By now most of you have probably heard about Jordan Peele’s horror debut “Get Out.” You’ve probably heard that it is funny, bone-chilling, subversive and incredibly clever. I am here to tell you that it lives up to the hype. From the opening scene, which features a violent kidnapping, to…
Read MoreState of the Hill: The First Amendment
In the the First Amendment, U.S. citizens are guaranteed the right to “peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” These rights grant citizens a way to participate in the political process and hold the government accountable for its actions. These constitutional rights have been exercised…
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Trump’s appointees: Everything you need to know
According to Article II of the constitution, the function of the Cabinet of the United States is to act as an advisory council for the president. There are 15 executive departments in the president’s cabinet and 15 offices- the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services,…
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Artist Feature: Curtis Chapin
A lot of kids dream of being in a band, but most go only as far as singing into a hairbrush. Curtis Chapin, a senior music theory and religion and culture major, is one of the exceptions. Chapin has devoted both his free time and much of his time at…
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STEM students expand learning opportunities at conferences
When students think of science class, most probably don’t get too excited. However, the science departments at William Jewell College offer several opportunities for science students outside of equations and lab reports. Recently, several Jewell students in the science departments attended national conferences where they had opportunities to network and…
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“Ouija”: not as bad as you’d expect
After the first “Ouija” movie, I didn’t really expect for there to be a second film. That trope-fest received abysmal reviews, but it must have done well at the box office, because we now have “Ouija: Origin of Evil.” I will say that the sequel surpassed the first in quality, but…
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Missouri Ballot Measures
While the media has focused mainly on the presidential election in the past year, there are several other important offices up for grabs and many contentious issues at the “bottom of the ballot.” In Missouri, there are several ballot measures that voters should be aware of before heading into the…
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Mental Health in the Country and on Campus
On national average, the number of college students who have reported difficulty functioning at school due to poor mental health is at an all time high, according to the National College Health Assessment. While it is unclear why there has been an increase in mental health concerns, some studies show…
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