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Recap of the national election

11 November 2016
Dylan Jones
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Photo courtesy of PopSugar.com The 2016 Election season is over. The national election concluded Wed. Nov. 9 at approximately 2 a.m. Donald Trump received 279…

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AT&T merges with Time Warner

4 November 2016
Alexandria Acord
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On Oct. 22, 2016, AT&T announced its $85.4 billion projected merger with Time Warner Inc., sparking uncertainty from both business and political spheres alike.  As…

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An update on the presidential election

4 November 2016
Dylan Jones
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Photo taken by Chandler Eaton The 2016 presidential election concludes election day Nov. 8. The current polls have Hillary Clinton with an 80.6 percent chance…

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An update on the Missouri gubernatorial election

4 November 2016
Dylan Welsch
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On their way to the polls this year, Missouri voters can relish the opportunity to take part in what could be a major shift in…

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Donald Trump accused of multiple sexual assaults

28 October 2016
Alexandria Acord
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Warning and notice: this article includes mention of sexual and physical assault and abuse. To better reflect the ideals and beliefs of The Hilltop Monitor,…

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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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Obama and Biden: After the White House

28 October 2016
Drew Novak
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Much has been made about who will enter the oval office following a highly controversial election cycle. Much has not been made, however, about the…

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Clowns spark fear across the nation

21 October 2016
Dylan Jones
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The recent clown hysteria has created an aura of fear and tension across the United States. The clown sightings originated in Greenville, S.C. where a…

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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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