Easter came and went on April 5th, and I’m certain I’m not the only person who felt vaguely underwhelmed by the entire proceeding. The stores…
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Smallest Hill: Spoilers Don’t Ruin Good Stories
I will die on this hill: spoilers do not ruin a good story. If a single sentence can “ruin” an entire book, movie or show,…
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New Student Organization: Celebrate Biblical Values with BJUSA, No Faculty Advisor Necessary!
“They are to be stoned.” Exodus 19:13, NIV Hello, fellow Jewell students! I am excited to announce that I am finally starting my own student…
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On I.C.E. Ignoring Critical Evidence
Content warning: This story addresses the killing of Alex Pretti. “The party told you,” wrote George Orwell at the end of 1984, “to reject the…
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Mayflower? I Hardly Know Her! More Tips on Holiday Argument Etiquette for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Are you pumped to gorge yourself on both food and entertainment this upcoming National Native Day of Mourning even as hundreds of thousands of Americans…
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Smallest Hill: Let’s Stop Allowing Child Labor in the Form of Child Actors
I’m watching Season Two of The Last of Us (there will be no spoilers in this piece!) over the summer with some friends, and we…
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The Smallest Hill: Why I Can’t Stand Horror Movies
This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor published Oct. 31, 2025. I’ve wasted hours of my life watching horror movies. I…
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Ghosts Aren’t Real (…and that’s okay)
This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor published 31 Oct. 2025. Every October, campus gets a little weirder. Someone swears their…
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This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor published 31 Oct. 2025. It’s officially the end of October which means the spooky…
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