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Category: Features

The Perks of Being an English Major

13 March 2015
Betsy Tucker
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When people think of the words “marketable degree,” most people do not associate them with English. After all, there is a one in a million chance…

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Athlete of the Week: Margaret Perko, track and field

13 March 2015
Trevor Adams
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Margaret Perko, junior, earned All-Region honors in the pentathlon for the indoor track and field season. Photo courtesy of Kyle Rivas. After being named to…

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Alumni Employment: Female Demographics

8 March 2015
Haley Sheriff
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Fresh Ideas, Fresh Outlook

6 March 2015
Alexandria Acord
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Though mainly known for its cafeteria work throughout campus, Fresh Ideas is currently seeking to expand its horizons to create a more sophisticated dining experience…

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Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Hamlett

6 March 2015
Haley Sheriff
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To be, or rather not to be, a librarian was never the question for Rebecca Hamlett. As an avid reader from a young age, she…

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Interview with a Professor: the anatomy of a history major

6 March 2015
Dylan Jones
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  Dylan Jones sits down with Jewell’s history professors. History is simply defined as the study of the past and how it influences the future.…

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Hall Grant recipients continue education beyond the Hill

6 March 2015
Caitlin Troutman
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5 Students were awarded with the prestigious Hall Grant to pursue academic interests away from Jewell’s Campus Every year the Hall Family Foundation’s Summer Academic…

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Who We Hire: Alumni Employment

27 February 2015
Haley Sheriff
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Although most students generally leave campus upon completing their degrees, some graduates return to serve at their institution. Almost one-fourth of William Jewell College’s 374 employees are…

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Inside Jewell Recruitment: Music, Athletics and Oxbridge

27 February 2015
Lauren Berndt
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William Jewell College’s students come from many parts of the nation and the world. To recruit students with academic, musical and athletic talent, Jewell professors,…

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