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Category: Arts & Culture

Winter Movie Preview

4 December 2015
Alexandria Acord
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In recent years, the film industry has found a niche market in the November and December months almost on par with the summer blockbuster season.…

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Humans of Jewell

20 November 2015
Cole Allee
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Dr. Rose Reynolds, biology professor, gave this week’s 500 words. She focused on achieving goals and the luck it takes to do so. I had…

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“Master of None,” new master of Netflix

20 November 2015
Hannah Garner
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Comedian Aziz Ansari, most commonly known for his role in NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” debuted his Netflix-exclusive sitcom “Master of None” this month. While a…

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To be honest…with Erin Melton

20 November 2015
Erin Melton
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To be honest, stop telling me to love my body. I know I shouldn’t hate my body like I do. We shouldn’t hate our bodies like we do.…

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Who to follow @ Jewell

20 November 2015
Athena Palmer
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William Jewell College has many different clubs and organizations that stay busy year-round. From athletics to honors societies, it can be difficult to follow everything…

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The 8th wonder of the world found in KC: A review of Seva

13 November 2015
Erin Melton
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Review of Seva Cuisine of India You open a door and are immediately enveloped in a cloud of aromatic ecstasy. You feel comforted, as if…

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Former professor upholds longstanding tradition of ballroom dancing

13 November 2015
Amy Mullen
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Dr. Will Adams, a former political science professor, is the current ballroom dance instructor. Adams has been teaching ballroom dance for 41 years but has…

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Humans of Jewell

13 November 2015
Jesse Lundervold
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Christian Wyatt, sophomore biochemistry major, discussed the appeal of a small college. “I just like the idea of a Liberal Arts college, the smaller environment.…

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James Bond is back in “Spectre”

13 November 2015
Evan Lott
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“Spectre” reminds the audience of the ghosts of past James Bond movies but refreshes the experience with a great deal of action and excitement. The…

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