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Hilltop Voices: Ad astra per aspera

20 February 2015
Grace Smith
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To the stars through difficulty. When Governor Sam Brownback ran in the 2010 gubernatorial election and reelection in 2014, his position on taxes was clear:…

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Jewell choir selected to perform at all-state conference

13 February 2015
Caitlin Troutman
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Pictured: Members of the MMEA Collegiate Honor Choir Stewart Duncan, Dr. Maglione (instructor), Michael Hon, Zach Stelzer, Julia Nydam, Katie Baker, Sarah Reed and Crista…

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New U-chapter of TWLOHA aims to build campus community and solidarity

5 December 2014
Alexandria Acord
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According to World Health Organization (WHO), suicide was the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds in 2012, and it’s estimated that, in…

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Liberty City Council 2014 agenda includes new tax policies, growth promotion

14 November 2014
Hannah Garner
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The Liberty City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. The current council is pursuing goals established in 2008, as well…

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Republican incumbent Roberts rolls over independent Orman in Kansas state race

7 November 2014
Mary Luber
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Photo: Travis Heying / The Wichita Eagle / http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article2638314.html The sunflower state was seeing red as the midterm election results rolled in Tuesday, Nov. 4.…

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Missouri voters reject early voting and teacher evaluation amednments

7 November 2014
Stephen Herrera
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On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters were presented with four potential constitutional amendments.  Amendment 2 covered new policies for criminal trials, Amendment 3 proposed new teacher evaluation…

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Sophomore students encourage midterm voting through volunteer work

7 November 2014
Erin Melton
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Brett Stone and Caitlin Troutman, sophomores, volunteered for local campaigns during the midterm season. Prior to the Nov. 4 midterm elections, William Jewell’s political communication…

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Incumbent Republican Sam Graves holds congressional seat

7 November 2014
Caitlin Troutman
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Republican Incumbent Sam Graves won the 2014 race for the United States House of Representatives in Missouri’s 6th district. Graves ran against challengers Democrat Bill Hedge and Libertarian…

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Economic development, tourism promotion taxes approved by Liberty voters

7 November 2014
Zartasha Sani
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There were three main issues proposed in the 2014 election cycle for Liberty, MO. They included building a new animal shelter, increasing funding to attract tourists…

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