Supervised by Professor Nathan Wyman and legitimized by Becca Saffier last year, William Jewell College’s Art Club is a no judgment zone. The Hilltop Monitor sat down with one of the founders of the club, Senior Heather Jackson, at one of its open studios to chat about its mission and…
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Public forum on the human genome project
Should we edit the human genome? That was the question guest lecturers Dr. Brendan Sweetman and Dr. Alejandro Sanchez Alverado attempted to answer as part of the Cope lecture series March 3 in the Yates-Gill College Union. Sweetman, a philosopher and professor from Rockhurst University, began the evening by presenting…
Read MoreSpotlight on the William Jewell Choral Scholars
The William Jewell Choral Scholars have had a very busy few weeks! Earlier this week, they performed in two major profile concerts. This article will focus on what they’re been doing, what they’re up to next, and what the Choral Scholar program is. The Choral Scholar scholarship is awarded to…
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Students discuss inclusion at radical inclusivity workshop
Approximately 50 students gathered in Yates-Gill College Union February 20th for a conversation about radical inclusivity over college-provided Qdoba. Dr. Rodney and Stephenie Smith, who are consultants on diversity and inclusion and change management in higher education, led the workshop. Smith and Smith have been working with William Jewell College…
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Jewell club: The Association for Animal Rights (AFAR)
The Association for Animal Rights (AFAR) is an on-campus organization dedicated to raising awareness of animal cruelty, educating the William Jewell College community about environmental issues and providing a safe space to talk about animal rights. The organization was founded by Brielle Buntin, senior English and interactive digital media major.…
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Medicaid expansion panel at Jewell discusses the problems and benefits of expansion
The American Public Square at Jewell hosted a panel on Medicaid expansion on Nov 4. The panel featured Kansas Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, Kansas Secretary of Health and the Environment Dr. Lee Norman, researcher and professor at the University of Kansas Dr. David Slusky, and president of the Bluford…
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William Jewell’s Fall Ball
The William Jewell College Ballroom Dance Club hosted the Fall Ball Masquerade Oct. 28 from 7-10 p.m. in the Mabee Center. The event was open to students and members of the community alike, though non-students were required to pay an entrance fee of $5. The event featured dances by students…
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Weekly events preview #5
This week is Halloween, which means that every day is costume day! But maybe not actually, just come dressed as a stressed student and you’ll be fine. Starting off on Monday, Fiji is hosting its annual Halloween party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Find a cute or terrifying costume…
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Jewell’s Got Talent showcases college performers for philanthropy
On Oct. 23, William Jewell College students gathered in Gano chapel to witness their peers perform in Jewell’s Got Talent. The talent competition was held by Zeta Tau Alpha sorority in support of their philanthropy, Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. Six acts representing Phi Gamma Delta, Kappa Alpha Order, Delta…
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