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Missouri Ballot Measures

28 October 2016
Caitlin Troutman
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While the media has focused mainly on the presidential election in the past year, there are several other important offices up for grabs and many…

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Liberty’s smoking age raised to 21

21 October 2016
Alexandria Acord
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On Sept. 26, the Liberty City Council approved an ordinance that increased the smoking age to 21 within city limits.  With a 5-3 vote in…

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The Funding Plan for Education in Kansas is Still Undecided

30 September 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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Over the next few months, the Kansas legislature will determine the future of the state’s public schools. Reduced funding for public schools in Kan. has…

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On the Hot Seat: Jay Nixon and Labor Discrimination

23 September 2016
Dylan Welsch
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The Missouri Gubernatorial race this year is a no-incumbent race. Despite that, some Missourians are working very hard to draw attention to the sitting governor.…

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Missouri’s Governor’s Race Ramping Up

23 September 2016
Kristen Agar
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While the presidential election is receiving national attention, another race is occurring a little closer to home. The Missouri gubernatorial election will be Nov. 8,…

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Student Senate’s Policies and Goals for the New Year

16 September 2016
Chandler Eaton
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As a new academic year commences, William Jewell College’s Student Senate prepares and plans for the goals they aim to accomplish as they represent the…

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Senior Erin Ahart looks ahead to medical school at Kansas University

14 April 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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William Jewell College senior chemistry major and pre-medicine minor Erin Ahart was recently accepted into the University of Kansas (KU) School of Medicine. Beginning mid-July,…

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Libraries and research facilities near Jewell

11 March 2016
Cole Allee
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Many classes at William Jewell College require students to conduct research. The online and physical resources provided through Curry Library are a great place to…

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KU Newspaper loses funding, files lawsuit

19 February 2016
Drew Novak
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Trouble is brewing at the University of Kansas (KU) over a controversial decision the university’s student senate made. The student senate has elected to slash…

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