Inscape – William Jewell College’s artistic magazine that publishes poetry, fiction, non-fiction and art from Jewell students – released its 2021 edition on April 23, honoring several contributors later that night at the Celebration of Honors. Four contributing writers and artists received Student Publication Awards this year: Michaela Esau for…
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A view of Kansas City
As one of the midwest’s largest cities, Kansas City finds itself with a variety of architectural styles. While popular architectural styles changed, the city continued to grow, resulting in an eclectic collection of buildings to see as one ventures through the city. Below is a study of some of Kansas…
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Movie Review: WandaVision shows what TV can and should be
Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” is the first of Marvel we’ve seen since “Spiderman: Far From Home” was released in 2019, and it was certainly worth the wait. The show is Marvel’s first time including its primary characters and storylines in television shows rather than feature films. With several more Marvel shows on…
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Book Review: Linda Hirshman’s “Sisters in Law”
Linda Hirshman’s novel, “Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World,” follows the lives and careers of Justices O’Connor and Ginsburg. Although O’Connor and Ginsburg have drastically different political views and backgrounds, they both experienced many of the…
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An oasis in the Crossroads
Verdant 128 W 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Tucked into a row of shops in the Kansas City Crossroads district is a small botanical gift shop that sells flowers, plants, ceramics and gifts. Verdant opened in the fall of 2020 and is quickly becoming one of my favorite small…
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Favorite fresh spring recipes
With the start of spring, fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs become more readily available and help to define some of my favorite springtime recipes. Bread is one of my favorite foods to make, and Focaccia is an easy and delicious option perfect for springtime. Traditionally, Focaccia is flavored primarily with…
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AFE: Top travel destinations for summer vacation
The Bermuda Triangle Looking for a tropical getaway this summer to end your quarantine blues? If so, a cruise to the Bermuda Triangle is topping the list for this summer vacation. Featuring the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, lots of sea life and the possibility to adventure into…
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AFE: How to make a delicious bowl of toasted and flaked sugary corn or wheat, topped with your choice of milk
First, find the nearest bowl. You will also need some sort of utensil—a spoon, or a fork (if you are a monster). These tools will be essential in consuming this delectable, crunchy breakfast meal. Next, you will need to select the type of sweet, grainy flakes of food that will…
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College stress culture and the glorification of “being busy”
Most college students are no strangers to long hours at the library, lengthy study sessions before exams and general stress regarding academic and personal issues. Recently, mental health on college campuses has become an important issue, as research has found that three out of five students experience overwhelming anxiety, and…
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