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Category: Arts & Culture

Fright Night Fun: Local Halloween Activities

27 October 2017
Dalton Nelson
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The spookiest season of the year is upon us at William Jewell College: midterms. While stressing over your borderline course grades, don’t forget to take…

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Inaugural Art Brings New Meaning to Ceremony

20 October 2017
Elliott Yoakum
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On Oct. 21, 2017, Elizabeth MacLeod Walls was officially inaugurated the 15th president of William Jewell College. The Inauguration began at 10:00 a.m. and included…

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To be honest… with Clare Kimmis

20 October 2017
Clare Kimmis
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To be honest, I’ve about had it with the fluctuations in the climate. I want summer to feel like summer. I want fall to feel…

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Rainbow Review

20 October 2017
Madelyn Comeau
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Soul filled ballads, country influences and classic rock compose Kesha’s new transformative album “Rainbow.” The album highlights the torment and pain of the singer’s long…

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Men’s fall fashion preview

6 October 2017
Dalton Nelson
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Finally, the two weeks of the year we get to enjoy fall weather in Missouri are upon us. Along with the football, bonfires, excessive amounts…

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It’s a YAS to the new season of Broad City

6 October 2017
Brianna Steiert
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The fourth season of Broad City aired Sept. 13, and so far it has not disappointed. In case you haven’t watched Broad City yet, the…

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Humans of Jewell

6 October 2017
Grace Webber
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The Hilltop Monitor spoke with Shakiyla Hughes, senior psychology, communication and Applied Critical Thought and Inquiry (ACT-In) major. Hughes, representative of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority,…

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Ballroom Blitz

6 October 2017
Mykala Crews
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After a month of practice our William Jewell College (WJC) Ballroom Dance Team started off the semester with a performance at the 2017 Boogie Ball.…

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To be honest…with Erin Melton

6 October 2017
Erin Melton
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To be honest, the social media frenzy of fitness rather than thinness is just as damaging as its predecessor. The movement away from body shaming…

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