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Category: Arts & Culture

To be honest…with Erin Melton

29 April 2016
Erin Melton
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To be honest, the idea of parenthood is absolutely terrifying to me. I’m sure this viewpoint comes as no surprise to anyone who has ever spoken…

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What to look forward to in KC this summer

29 April 2016
Hania Osman
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If you’re looking for some fun things to do this summer in town, here is a good place to start. 1) Concerts Who doesn’t like…

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Summer movie preview

29 April 2016
Alexandria Acord
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From as early as 2014, film analysts have been pegging the summer of 2016 as the season of films to beat, with numerous franchises all…

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Weezer’s new album can’t keep up

22 April 2016
Sarah Crosley
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For total and complete transparency, I will let you know that when I last saw Weezer in concert, I cried. Yes, this has happened at…

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Humans of Jewell

22 April 2016
Athena Palmer
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Angela Martin and Cindy Eggleston, baristas at @TheBeak, came to William Jewell College to help support their children through college. Martin has been working at…

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Movie Review: “Eye in the Sky”

22 April 2016
Dylan Jones
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“Eye In The Sky” was directed by Gavin Hood, who is also known for directing the 2013 film “Ender’s Game” and the 2007 film “Rendition.”…

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To be honest…with Amy Mullen

22 April 2016
Amy Mullen
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As I first began to write this “To Be Honest,” I wanted to avoid all my opinions on political topics. I decided that people have…

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Meet the Departments: Communication and Theatre

22 April 2016
Kelsey Neth
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Gina Lane, Ph.D. Professor of communication and Chair of the Department of Communication and Theatre Dr. Lane received her doctorate in communication studies from the…

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Photo Feature: Reflections

22 April 2016
Elizabeth Messina
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Rainy spring weather and the glare on windows make it easy to reflect upon this past week on the Hill.

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