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Category: Arts & Culture

Podcast “S-Town” delves into empathy and mystery

21 April 2017
Jesse Lundervold
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There have been many attempts to bring rural, small-town life to the wider American audience. “Parks and Recreation” brought viewers comedic updates from Pawnee, Ind.…

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To be honest…with Drew Novak

21 April 2017
Drew Novak
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To be honest, it’s a great day to be a cardinal. As I write this, I am sitting outside with my friends Ben and Rylan…

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Kendrick Lamar confronts his demons and haters with “DAMN.”

21 April 2017
Jake Marlay
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After releasing singles throughout April like “The Heart Part 4,” a diss track and “HUMBLE.”, the hype for Kendrick Lamar’s new album was through the roof.…

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Photo Feature: Student Photographer Travels to the Coast of California

14 April 2017
Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe
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Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe travels to San Fransisco for this week’s photo feature.

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“More Life” has bangers but no new ideas

14 April 2017
Taylor Tummons
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“More Life” was pretty cool. Like I enjoyed it, and it’s something nice to bump in the car, but Drake certainly didn’t give us much…

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To be honest…with Becca Saffier

14 April 2017
Becca Saffier
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To be honest, I’d like to stand up for the men. There are several phrases thrown around these days about men, particularly in feminist discourse. Phrases…

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An existential masterpiece in “Pure Comedy”

14 April 2017
Chandler Eaton
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Father John Misty’s “Pure Comedy” is pure gold: from gospel choirs to existential trolling, FJM’s short story, film and album are well worth your time.…

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Artist Feature: Brett Jackson’s Photography

7 April 2017
Brett Jackson
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Senior art students host final show

7 April 2017
Jesse Lundervold
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The culmination of a studio art major or minor at William Jewell College is the exhibition of paintings, photographs, sculpture and other pieces of art…

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