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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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Demystifying “GMOs”

29 September 2023
Jonas May
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A great deal of myths and misconceptions surround so-called “Genetically Modified Organisms.” From health influencers advising consumers to stay away from them to pictures of…

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Senior Features: Showcasing The Hilltop Monitor Seniors on Staff

29 September 2023
Anna Bodine
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Faculty Feature: Dr. David Lisenby and the Magic of Language

22 September 2023
Ethan Naber
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The Hilltop Monitor had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. David Lisenby, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Honors Institute in Critical…

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Organization Feature: Asian American Association

15 September 2023
Koda Rose
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In December 2022, second-year Oxbridge molecular biology major Jacqueline Quach helped start the Asian American Association (AAA) at William Jewell College. As of March 2023,…

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Organization Spotlight: Design Hive

8 September 2023
Koda Rose
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As more students find themselves drawn to graphic design, junior digital media communications (DMC) major and non-profit minor Ryan West and DMC professor Julianne Donovan…

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Secret study spot for English majors

8 September 2023
Anna Bodine
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It can be hard to feel special as an English major, except when the department provides a secret study spot just for you! Located on…

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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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Letter from the editor: On the importance of student journalism

28 April 2023
Agatha Echenique
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In the last 10 years or so, the journalism industry has had a 25% decrease in the number of jobs available. In the next 10…

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