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Category: Breaking News

Speaker’s Out: What Happened + Budgeting 101 

13 October 2023
Ethan Naber
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It has been an interesting week for U.S. democracy. In the last fourteen days, U.S. lawmakers have averted a government shutdown. Currently, the Biden administration…

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Writers and actors on strike: An overview

15 September 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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On March 7, members of The Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted just short of 99% in favor of a list of new demands from…

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Missouri begins recreational cannabis sales

3 March 2023
Elizabeth Payton
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On Feb. 3, recreational cannabis became available for purchase across Missouri following its legalization in December 2022. In a roll-out process occurring three days earlier…

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Campus news: Social media posts made by former William Jewell College student pose ‘credible threat’ to the College

1 March 2023
Agatha Echenique and Liz Payton
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On Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, Campus Safety was informed of a concerning post made on social media made by a former William Jewell College student.…

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Jewell moves to Operation Resurgent Campus Level A-1

12 November 2021
Alaina Flory
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On Nov. 1, William Jewell College transitioned into Level A-1 of its Operation Resurgent Campus plan. This plan was introduced at the beginning of the…

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Upcoming Harriman-Jewell Performance

12 November 2021
Teresa Mainzer
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Renee Fleming is set to perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Students at William Jewell College can…

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  • The State of Kansas City Sports May 2, 2025
  • William Jewell Speech and Debate Team wins national tournament for the first time since 2007 May 2, 2025
  • How Should Pope Francis Be Remembered? May 2, 2025

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