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Category: Features

Jewell sophomores put democracy into action through local internship

24 October 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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Becca Wolfe and Mikayla Roller, sophmores, are serving as interns in United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver’s office in Independence, MO. As midterm elections approach, candidates…

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Breaking Down the Budget: William Jewell Athletic Department

24 October 2014
Sarah Crosley
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William Jewell College’s Athletic Department, chaired by Dr. Darlene Bailey, includes 400 student athletes, 20 teams and, from the 2012-2013 season, a total revenue of…

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Hilltop Voices: Cole Allee on U.S. reaction to Ebola

24 October 2014
Cole Allee
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Cole Allee discusses the reaction of the United States to the Ebola outbreak. The Guinea Ministry of Health announced an outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever…

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Regional context of “Space for Grace” BSA event

23 October 2014
Yoav Yaacobi
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Events in Ferguson, Mo over the summer that were remembered during BSA’s event “Space for Grace”. (Photo source: Light Brigading) Interest in the events of…

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Breaking down the budget: categories of William Jewell’s revenue and expenses

17 October 2014
Grace Smith
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According to William Jewell College, the annual cost of a Jewell education is $40,030. This total includes $200 in fees for activity and health services,…

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Jewell takes measures to improve accessibility on campus

17 October 2014
Alexandria Acord
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According to a 2007-2008 survey by the United States Census Bureau, nearly eleven percent of undergraduate college students have some sort of disability. The number…

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Behind Jewell’s Rankings: Washington Monthly and Money Magazine

17 October 2014
Channing Wall
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Part three of a three part series aimed at understanding William Jewell College’s placement in six national rankings. The Washington Monthly provides a college guide…

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Behind Jewell’s Rankings: Princeton Review and US News and World Review

17 October 2014
Stephen Herrera
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Part two of a three part series aimed at understanding William Jewell College’s placement in six national rankings. The Princeton Review recently ranked William Jewell…

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Behind Jewell’s Rankings: Forbes and College of Distinction

17 October 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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Part one of a three part series aimed at understanding William Jewell College’s placement in six national rankings. A College of Distinction is a college…

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