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Adverse Childhood Experiences, child abuse and corporal punishment, summarized

30 November 2018
Josiah Williams
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In previous articles it was discussed the correlation between dysfunctional behavior and child abuse, its psychological effects on the brain, the negative effects of spanking and the ethical nature of corporal punishment. This piece shall be a summation of such writings. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are extremely prevalent. Sexual and…

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The ethics of corporal punishment, explained

2 November 2018
Josiah Williams
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Realistically, violence can never be fully eradicated on earth. Those who say otherwise live in their own utopian fantasy, disconnected from reality. Nevertheless, peace should adamantly be the goal of any virtuous person. It is not pleasant to have a strongly held opinion invalidated. Like a Band-Aid, ripped off, it…

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The negative consequences of corporal punishment, explained

26 October 2018
Josiah Williams
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Though corporal punishment has no scientific definition, it is colloquially understood as striking a child – typically with an open hand on the buttocks or extremities with the intention of modifying behavior without causing physical injury. Despite being less popular than in the 1950s, corporal punishment remains one of the…

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Biological and psychological effects of child abuse on the brain, explained

19 October 2018
Josiah Williams
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This article is the second in a series that will analyze the physical, biological effects of trauma on a child’s brain, investigate its in-depth psychological consequences and propose parenting techniques that may help lead us to a harmonious, nonviolent society. The human brain can be divided into many sections. The…

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Links between adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional behavior, explained

19 October 2018
Josiah Williams
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In the modern era, news is an indispensable resource to keep informed about what’s happening in the world. It reports up-and-coming local events, advice columns and how one’s favorite football team performed in the game last night – though not all articles are jovial. News of brutality, riots or bigotry…

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LCA takes part in highway cleanup

28 September 2018
Josiah Williams
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Saturday morning, Sept. 22, the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha (LCA) cleaned Harriman Highway, a road dedicated to Dr. Richard Harriman, that runs along the east side of William Jewell College. Lambda Chi is highly excited to be afforded such an opportunity. Chris Seward spoke to the Monitor about LCA’s…

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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Elon Musk is a visionary of our time

28 September 2018
Josiah Williams
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Elon Musk, an eccentric billionaire, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, engineer, and visionary is a man worthy of great admiration. Musk is the founder of what are today some of the most exciting technology companies in the world. Born 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk is the son of a model and…

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Humans of Jewell: Spencer Ruwe

7 September 2018
Josiah Williams
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If you visit the second floor of Mathes Hall, you might be lucky enough to see Spencer Ruwe, a junior vocal performance and musical theater major, resident assistant (RA), ardent singer and owner of a grand 76-record vinyl collection. The Hilltop Monitor was able to speak to Ruwe about his…

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