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Author: James Webber

Streaming Killed the T.V. Star

10 April 2015
James Webber
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With high-quality original content and widespread accessibility, online streaming is slowly taking over the market for television broadcasting. Streaming has become a hot topic in…

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AFE: 10 Russian Phrases from Dr. Holiman that will Make You Say “wut”

1 April 2015
James Webber
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Ба́бушка гада́ла, на́двое сказа́ла. Literally from Russian: Granny was telling fortunes and said two things. English: No one can know for certain. Ба́ба с во́зу —…

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“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”: Females are strong as hell

27 March 2015
James Webber
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With its new show, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” Netflix has once again shown the power exclusive online content can have. Created by Tina Fey, who also wrote…

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Just War & Jihad: a conversation with Dr. James Turner Jonson

27 February 2015
James Webber
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James Webber, senior, sits down with Dr. James Turner Johnson to discuss the Iraq War, ISIS, Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations”, and other maters of religion…

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“Kingsman: The Secret Service” swims in humor and violence

27 February 2015
James Webber
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Imagine what would happen if Quentin Tarantino directed a James Bond movie. Essentially, that is the result of “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Though, in reality,…

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The Jewell Fund: what it is and what it has to do with you

20 February 2015
James Webber
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The Jewell Giving Fund is an annual fund that is supported by donations from alumni, parents of students, staff, foundations and corporations. The purpose of…

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Men’s and women’s tennis teams begin spring seasons

13 February 2015
James Webber
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Conner Hazelrigg returns a serve in a meet last fall. Photo courtesy of Kyle Rivas Following a year-long hiatus to battle leukemia, tennis coach Paul…

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The Roles of the Provost, Student Life on Campus: conversations with Dr. Anne Dema and Shelly King

5 December 2014
James Webber
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Dr. Anne Dema is the current Provost of William Jewell College, but what exactly does that entail? Oftentimes her role within the College is misunderstood.…

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Women’s cross country finishes ninth in GLVC meet

14 November 2014
James Webber
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The William Jewell women’s cross country team competed in their second-to-last meet of the season Nov. 8. The long term goal of the team was…

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