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From the Journey: James Webber

17 October 2014
James Webber
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James Webber discusses his summer in Washington D.C. learning and working through the Fund for American Studies Program. This summer I embarked on a journey…

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Buy from Amazon, rent from the bookstore: a student guide to CTI textbooks

3 October 2014
Grace Smith
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According to The College Board, a student at a four-year private college will spend an average of $1,253 per year on textbooks and supplies. This…

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Ask.Listen.Refer: a student guide

3 October 2014
Hannah Garner
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The Ask. Listen. Refer. program is a suicide prevention and awareness initiative on William Jewell College’s campus. Suicide is the second leading cause of death…

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From Harvesters to MDA: the organizations backed by Jewell Greek organizations

3 October 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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The Ronald McDonald House, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Bikers Against Child Abuse, the The Painted Turtle, Harvesters and breast cancer…

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Hilltop Voices: Yoav Yaacobi on the importance of philanthropy in Greek life

3 October 2014
Yoav Yaacobi
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Yoav Yaacobi discusses the importance of philanthropy in Greek life. Members of Phi Gamma Delta with representatives from Bikers Against Child Abuse. In light of…

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Athlete of the week: Lauren Holm

26 September 2014
Brett Stone
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Lauren Holm, sophomore on William Jewell’s volleyball team, recently came off a 3-0 triumph against Saint Joseph College.  Breaking a six-game losing streak and improving…

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The First Year Experience: a guide

26 September 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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Every year a new class of students joins the William Jewell College community, and every year this new class undergoes Jewell’s unique first-year experience. The…

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The Hill welcomes home alumni Cardinals

26 September 2014
Erin Mann
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Join the College in celebrating the classes of 1944, ’54 and ’64; the 40th anniversary of the Department of Nursing; the 40th anniversary of the…

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Headlines: Veterans Administration

26 September 2014
Stephen Herrera
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In November 2013, preliminary reports of veterans dying while waiting for medical care at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs (VA) health care office surfaced among mainstream news…

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