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U.S. experiences record-breaking gas prices

8 April 2022
Zachary Dube
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“Can’t do much right now… Russia is responsible… This is a step that we’re taking to inflict further pain on Putin, but there will be…

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Kansas City experiences record February snowfall

11 March 2022
Zachary Dube
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On Feb. 18, the midwest was pounded with a record-breaking winter storm. In the Kansas and Missouri region, snowfall ranged from three to 11 inches…

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Scientists monitor new COVID-19 Omicron variant

10 December 2021
Zachary Dube
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For nearly two years, the world has fought to stop COVID-19. The deadly pandemic has rampaged throughout the world, leaving millions dead and changing life…

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Upcoming Harriman-Jewell Performance

12 November 2021
Teresa Mainzer
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Renee Fleming is set to perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Students at William Jewell College can…

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Jewell moves to Operation Resurgent Campus Level A-1

12 November 2021
Alaina Flory
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On Nov. 1, William Jewell College transitioned into Level A-1 of its Operation Resurgent Campus plan. This plan was introduced at the beginning of the…

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University of Missouri – Columbia responds to misconduct by fraternity

5 November 2021
Zachary Dube
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This past week the University of Missouri, Columbia campus suspended all fraternity activity after a freshman was found unresponsive at a fraternity party. The school’s…

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Racist Homecoming sign sparks outrage in greater Kansas City community

29 October 2021
Samantha Bahler
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Over the weekend of Sept. 24, 2021, a photo took the Olathe and Kansas City community by storm, prompting district and city-wide calls to action…

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Interview with “The Upswing” co-author Shaylyn Romney Garrett

15 October 2021
Zachary Dube
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On Oct. 5, American Public Square hosted an author Q&A at William Jewell College for Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett’s “The Upswing: How America…

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Kansas City extends indoor mask mandate

8 October 2021
Alaina Flory
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On Oct. 7, Kansas City’s City Council voted to extend the current mask mandate until Nov. 4 with plans to consider modifications as the circumstances…

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