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Category: Arts & Culture

A tour of 18th and Vine

29 September 2023
Koda Rose
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For my History 201 class, Kansas City Becomes The Classroom, taught by Dr. Daniel Kotzin, we were instructed to go on a tour of the…

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The City of Dreaming Spires: My year at the University of Oxford

29 September 2023
Teresa Mainzer
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I still distinctly remember the feeling of arriving at the Heathrow Airport in London. I was filled with a combination of fear, anticipation and excitement.…

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Senior Features: Showcasing The Hilltop Monitor Seniors on Staff

29 September 2023
Anna Bodine
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Holy Grounds: New Liberty coffee shop half a mile from campus

15 September 2023
Hope Peck
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Holy Grounds Coffee Shop, located underneath Saint James Church, is an eclectic coffee shop located one block from Downtown Liberty Square. They opened over the…

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Barbie Girl in a Consumer World: A review of “Barbie” 

15 September 2023
Teresa Mainzer
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(includes spoilers) The movie of the summer, “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, swept theaters by storm and features 95 minutes of pink scenery and dance…

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The four kingdoms of the United Kingdom

15 September 2023
Paula To
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After two years of saving, I finally had the chance to pack my bags and head to Oxford, England, for a full year of study…

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Writers and actors on strike: An overview

15 September 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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On March 7, members of The Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted just short of 99% in favor of a list of new demands from…

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Fat straw required: Best boba places to try out

28 April 2023
Zach Gilmore
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Bubble tea, also known as boba milk tea, is a refreshing drink favored by many. For those who enjoy tea yet want something with a…

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William Jewell College’s Celebration of Honors 2023

28 April 2023
Agatha Echenique
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On Apr. 21, The Celebration of Honors took place. This event honors student achievement at William Jewell College. Specifically, the names of students who have…

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