Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, responses from institutions of higher education remain ever-changing. Just ahead of the fall 2022 semester and amid declining…
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KCPD under investigation over alleged hiring practices
On Sept. 19, the Kansas City Police Department became the subject of a federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. The investigation is the…
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Jewell invests in major infrastructure changes
With William Jewell College undergoing substantial changes this year and beyond, Vice President for Finance and Operations Daniel Holt regularly reports on the nature and…
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Jewell launches Center for Faith and Culture, exploring spirituality
After several years of inactivity, William Jewell College is restoring spiritual services with the launch of its Center for Faith and Culture. The comprehensive program…
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Internet provider drops Kiwi Farms forum linked to harassment
Earlier this month, the internet forum Kiwi Farms was dropped by its primary service provider, Cloudflare, after intense public pressure protesting the website’s encouragement of…
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Biden administration announces student loan debt relief
On Aug. 24, the Biden administration announced its three-step process to cancel $10,000 in student debt for low- to mid-income individuals. A myriad of reactions…
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Brightspace replaces Moodle as Jewell’s learning management system.
As colleges and universities around the country reflect on online education following the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of an effective learning management system (LMS) becomes…
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Kansas protects abortion rights in voter-led primary election
On Aug. 2, over 900,000 Kansas voters bustled to local election offices in what would come to be a record-breaking turnout for the state’s primary…
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NBA Playoffs Update
In the recently expanded NBA playoffs, 16 teams entered the tournament and 8 currently remain. Many analysts and fans alike have celebrated the parity of…
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