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Jewell Establishes Racial Reconciliation Commission

12 April 2021
Catherine Dema
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On Monday, April 12, William Jewell College announced the formation of a Racial Reconciliation Commission. The official email announcement is printed below. Hello, Jewell Family:…

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Making strides for police reform in Missouri

9 April 2021
Alaina Flory
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Protests calling for police reform have swept the country for the past year, sparked by former police officer Derek Chauvin’s killing of George Floyd in…

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Debate continues on Confederate monument in Liberty

9 April 2021
Hayley Michael
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The debate over the Confederate monument in Liberty’s Fairview and New Hope Cemeteries continues as the Liberty City Council seeks legal advice to see what…

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Opinion: What cancel culture gets right and wrong

9 April 2021
Samantha Bahler
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Today’s world is constantly buzzing with the latest celebrity tweets, the hottest new Kardashian scandal, who said what and so much more juicy drama that…

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April opens American Public Square’s Student Month

8 April 2021
Zachary Dube
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American Public Square at Jewell is a community-based organization that works to establish civil public discourse through convening, education, and engagement. Since 2013, the organization…

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AFE: Student body votes on department superlatives

1 April 2021
Christina Kirk
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In a time-honored tradition at William Jewell College, the student body collectively votes for superlative awards for different majors in the different academic programs offered…

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AFE: White Claw added to soda fountain in the caf

1 April 2021
Catherine Dema
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To the delight of students over 21 from Melrose to Senior House, the cafeteria will now provide White Claw on tap. After shooting to popularity…

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Key provisions of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress and signed by President

26 March 2021
Zachary Dube
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After weeks of debate, President Biden officially signed his historic $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The massive financial relief package is the first major piece…

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Blunt’s retirement announcement scrambles Missouri Senate race

26 March 2021
Kyler Schardein
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Senator Roy Blunt (R-M.O.) announced that he would not seek a fourth term in the U.S. Senate when his current term ends in 2022.  A…

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