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Kander risks political career, furthers mental health awareness

26 October 2018
Rachel Bell
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In the face of a conservative national government, former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander appeared to be the Democratic Party’s new golden boy. Over…

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Biological and psychological effects of child abuse on the brain, explained

19 October 2018
Josiah Williams
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This article is the second in a series that will analyze the physical, biological effects of trauma on a child’s brain, investigate its in-depth psychological…

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Election Preview: Ballot Initiatives

19 October 2018
William Humphrey
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The 2018 midterm elections have nearly arrived and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing elections in the local area.…

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Links between adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional behavior, explained

19 October 2018
Josiah Williams
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In the modern era, news is an indispensable resource to keep informed about what’s happening in the world. It reports up-and-coming local events, advice columns…

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Election Preview: KC mayoral race

12 October 2018
William Humphrey
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Election season is upon us, and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing local elections for this year and next…

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Troostapalooza addresses Kansas City’s internal economic and racial divisions

5 October 2018
Christina Kirk
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Saturday, Sept. 22, vendors selling homemade soap, original clothing items and baked goods lined the street as residents sped by on motorized scooters, danced to…

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Jewell students and faculty collaborate to serve Kansas City elementary school

5 October 2018
Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe
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In a project ongoing since Jan. 2015, William Jewell College faculty and students have been collaborating to provide an aquaponics and STEM education program at…

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Jewell students volunteer at the annual Serve and Celebrate event

5 October 2018
Michaela Esau
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William Jewell College students kicked off homecoming week Sept. 29 with Serve and Celebrate. The annual morning of service had 150 students serving at 14…

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Election preview: Congressional races in Missouri and Kansas

5 October 2018
Catherine Dema
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The 2018 midterm elections have nearly arrived, and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing elections in the local area.…

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