Taylor Swift has cultivated a dedicated base of fans, released music that resonates with diverse audiences around the world, and has been a catalyst for…
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“The Bachelorette” has finally cast the first Asian lead and why this matters
As a longtime fan of “The Bachelor” franchise, I anxiously awaited the announcement for who would be named the next “Bachelorette” in the Season 28…
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“Head Over Heels”: Here and Queer
On the weekend of April 8 , Jewell Theatre Company put on its spring show: the musical “Head Over Heels,” a jukebox musical featuring the…
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A Spring Guide to Kansas City
As the weather turns warmer, I have been looking for the perfect outdoor activities to celebrate spring, and the Kansas City area offers much to…
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2024-25 Editorial Staff applications open now
Do you want to be a part of The Hilltop Monitor next year? Staff applications are now open for the 2024-25 academic year. Scan the…
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We’re Getting Out of Dema With This One: A Skeleton Cliquer’s Response to Twenty One Pilots’ Upcoming Album
“Welcome back to Trench.” The first words of the newest song released by American music group Twenty One Pilots resounded in my head as I…
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in KC
Leprechauns, gold coins, Irish flags, vibrant parades and green everything. These are common features of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around the Kansas City area that…
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