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Category: Features

Curry Library in the 21st century

2 December 2016
Brett Stone
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William Jewell College’s Curry Library is finding ways to adapt to the intense 21stcentury emphasis on the digital. What worked for libraries 50 years ago,…

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Artist Feature: Curtis Chapin

2 December 2016
Caitlin Troutman
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A lot of kids dream of being in a band, but most go only as far as singing into a hairbrush. Curtis Chapin, a senior…

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Photo Feature: Film Photography

18 November 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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  Photographer Jesse Lundervold shares her self-developed film photos. “While I was home for Fall Break, I noticed that an enterprising spider had made their…

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STEM students expand learning opportunities at conferences

18 November 2016
Caitlin Troutman
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When students think of science class, most probably don’t get too excited. However, the science departments at William Jewell College offer several opportunities for science…

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Grade inflation at Jewell and across the country

18 November 2016
Mikayla Roller
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Grade inflation is a serious and ongoing concern for the students, faculty and administrators of higher education because it diminishes the purchasing power of a…

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William Jewell College Baristas: The Mamas of Jewell

11 November 2016
Lauren Berndt
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Students go off to college, and without moms to make them breakfast and wish them a good day, the baristas step in to make the…

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Letter to the Monitor: Jameson O’Connor

11 November 2016
Jameson O'Connor
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To my fellow students, I am concerned for the future of our republic. Not because of who our next president will be, but because I…

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Photo Features: Districts of Kansas City part one

4 November 2016
Brett Jackson
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Photographers Daniel Virga and Brett Jackson traveled the districts of Kansas City, capturing the vibes and personalty of each unique district. Part one takes us…

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“Life After Jewell” offers unique experiences for seniors

4 November 2016
Mikayla Roller
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Fielding the question, “What’s next?” often induces panic for college seniors who are about to explore uncharted waters come May. Through their Life After Jewell…

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