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Local Shops for the Holidays!

8 December 2023
Paula To
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As finals week is coming up, it is understandable if you do not have enough energy to think of different gifts to buy for your…

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Unpopular Holiday Opinions

8 December 2023
Alee Dickey
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Tis the season to be—well, let us say, a little unconventional. If you find yourself embracing holiday habits that make others raise an eyebrow, fear…

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“The Canon for Racial Reconciliation”

17 November 2023
Ethan Naber
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On Nov. 5,  2023, composers Dr. Nicholas Reeves and Isaac Cates and conductor Dr. Anthony Maglione presented the world premiere of “The Canon for Racial…

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Giving Thanks Through Food

17 November 2023
Alaina Flory
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. To me, it is a combination of the best parts of Christmas reduced into a less commercialized and distracting holiday.…

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The Hilltop Monitor 2023, Issue 7

28 October 2023
The Hilltop Monitor
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Your official guide to Halloween in KC

27 October 2023
Teresa Mainzer
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Halloween is just around the corner! Dust off your costume and make sure to check out some of the upcoming events at Jewell and in…

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Taylor Swift is changing the music industry and expectations of artists from fans in unprecedented ways

27 October 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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With relatable music dominating both Pop and Country charts, a loyal and diverse fanbase, and a live experience that has attracted an average of 72,459…

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Fall 2023 Fashion Trends on the Hill

27 October 2023
Baylee Sidden
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The trees are changing colors, temperatures have fallen below 50° and Kiki has started serving soup in the cafe. You know what that means…it’s officially…

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Hozier reimagines Dante’s “Inferno” in “Unreal Unearth”

13 October 2023
Alee Dickey
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Art inspires art; this has been a truth for as long as people have been creating. The alternative singer Hozier takes this concept to a…

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