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Writers and actors on strike: An overview

15 September 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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On March 7, members of The Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted just short of 99% in favor of a list of new demands from…

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William Jewell College’s Celebration of Honors 2023

28 April 2023
Agatha Echenique
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On Apr. 21, The Celebration of Honors took place. This event honors student achievement at William Jewell College. Specifically, the names of students who have…

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Wave of anti-LGBT+ legislation continues as Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey places new restrictions on patients of any age seeking gender-affirming care via emergency rule

28 April 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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UPDATE – May 1st, 2023, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo granted a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s emergency rule…

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Tupperware Brands potential shutdown

28 April 2023
Koda Rose
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On April 7, 2023, Tupperware Brands released a statement regarding recent efforts for financial assistance, partners and investors. Tupperware Brands Corporation wrote, “In addition, the…

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Student Senate creates Student Academic Freedom Task Force

14 April 2023
Agatha Echenique
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On Apr. 7, under the authorization of Gary Armstrong, interim vice president of academic affairs, Student Senate created a Student Academic Freedom Task Force. This…

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Faculty Award finalists for graduating class of 2023 announced

14 April 2023
Agatha Echenique
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The finalists for the Faculty Award – the highest honor bestowed on a graduating senior on the part of the William Jewell College faculty –…

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Colossal spill in Washington, Kansas has continuing drastic impact on region

7 April 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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On Dec. 7, 2022, a Keystone pipeline operated by TC Energy burst on account of stress and welding errors, spilling an estimated 588,000 gallons of…

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An account of the Nashville shooting on Mar. 30, 2022

7 April 2023
Koda Rose
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On Monday morning at 9:54 a.m. on Mar. 27, 2023, The Covenant School, a Nashville Christian elementary school, was targeted by an active shooter. Three…

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An account of the Racial Reconciliation Commission’s monthly meeting on Feb. 27

24 March 2023
Agatha Echenique
4 Comments

On Feb. 27, Rodney Smith, vice president for access and engagement and chair of the Racial Reconciliation Commission (RRC), led the RRC’s monthly meeting. This…

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