According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, psychosis is defined as “a serious mental illness characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations…
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Jewell Quietly Publishes Directory Information
This story is developing and may be updated with additional information. The student and staff directories of William Jewell College have been published to the…
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The Homophobic Slur Incident in Jones Hall and How it Affects Jewell’s Queer Community
At about 6:45 on Thursday, October 2nd, I walked into the bathroom on the top floor of Jones Hall and noticed something on the wall.…
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Partisan Redistricting and Missouri’s New Electoral Maps
This article initially appeared in a print edition of the Hilltop Monitor published Oct. 6, 2025. America is currently experiencing an unprecedented wave of mid-decade…
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France’s Political Collapse and the Rise of Sébastien Lecornu
France is entering one of the most turbulent phases of its Fifth Republic. President Emmanuel Macron’s second term, beginning in 2022, has been marked by…
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Jewell appoints new interim president
On Aug. 28, 2025, the trustees of William Jewell College announced the appointment of Dr. Drew Van Horn as interim president of the College via…
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A New World of Higher Education: What Trump’s Policies Mean for Colleges and Students
The return of Donald Trump to the White House after his victory in the 2024 Presidential election has altered nearly every aspect of American policy, and the world of higher education is in no way immune from these changes.
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How Should Pope Francis Be Remembered?
Photo by Channel 82 via Uplash. Who Was Pope Francis? Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away Monday, April 21 on Easter Monday—a day…
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What now? Exploring the implications of William Jewell College’s declaration of financial exigency and restructuring of academic programs
Photo by William Jewell College via The Hilltop Monitor photo library. The Spring 2025 term has brought with it the announcement of academic, athletic, and…
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