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Author: Archer Wright

Opinion: Inclusivity and Diversity at the Oscars

25 September 2020
Archer Wright
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Since 1929, The Academy Awards have been primarily white. The first African-American actor to win in a competitive category was Hattie McDaniel in 1940 but only for a supporting role. An African-American director has yet to win an Oscar for Best Director. The first nomination of an African-American director was…

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum reopens with new safety measures

18 September 2020
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With the pandemic raging across the world the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art closed its doors March 14 to protect both its workers and the people of Kansas City. The closure was temporary at first – only a week to stop the initial spread – but as the virus rampaged through…

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Cardinal Choirs in the Time of COVID-19

11 September 2020
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For many students on William Jewell College’s campus, activities outside of their academic studies are a time to decompress and share an experience with friends. These activities range from theatre to intramurals and football to choir. All of these activities have been affected and changed by the rise of COVID-19…

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Tivoli at the Nelson: revival of a Westport art scene staple

18 October 2019
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In 1983, Jerry Harrington opened the Tivoli Cinemas on Westport Road. Harrington and the Tivoli played an active role in Kansas City’s film scene. The Tivoli held the LGBTQ+ film festival, Out Here Now, every summer. In 1992, the theater expanded and moved across the road to a three-screen building.…

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99 percent of applicants to federal student loan forgiveness program rejected

27 September 2019
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For those campaigning to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, student loan forgiveness has been one of the hot ticket items at all the twists and turns of this election cycle. For many Americans, the thought of having student loans forgiven is a godsend. What a majority of them don’t…

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William Jewell College sells air waves for the creation of a 24-hour classical music station

13 September 2019
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Launched in 1974, KWPB 91.9 was a student-run radio station that covered the campus and some surrounding areas of Liberty, Mo., as part of a radio communications major at William Jewell College. During the day it would broadcast classical music, and at night would play music from the Top 40.…

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