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Category: Culture

An oasis in the Crossroads

16 April 2021
Hannah Koehler
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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…

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College stress culture and the glorification of “being busy”

26 March 2021
Teresa Mainzer
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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.…

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How to Enjoy a Spring Break Day: A KC Staycation

19 March 2021
Catherine Dema
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Like many other students, I have hardly taken advantage of our first couple spring break days. They’ve been just as stress- and homework-filled as most…

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A Day in Kansas City

5 March 2021
Chloe McDonnell and Paula To
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We took advantage of our free day to go to Kansas City and explore. Without money or time restrictions, we’ve compiled a list that we…

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Weekly Events Preview: 2/21

23 February 2021
Agatha Echenique
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Looking for something to do on campus this week? Here are some of the events that are hosted by and for the Jewell community: On…

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How to (safely) support local businesses during the holidays

20 November 2020
Savannah Hawley
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The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes the holiday buying season. For better or worse, the holidays are synonymous with gift-giving. With…

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Cardinal Choirs in the Time of COVID-19

11 September 2020
Archer Wright
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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.…

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Kasim Hardaway: KC restaurateur, food influencer and storyteller

3 July 2020
Savannah Hawley
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There are many titles one could give Kasim Hardaway, who is one of Kansas City’s most influential online food personalities. He is a marketer, a…

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Jewell COVID-19 Response: Liveblog

23 April 2020
Catherine Dema
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Keep updated about William Jewell College’s responses to COVID-19. The liveblog will be continually updated as new information is announced. December 3 The campus is…

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