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Category: Opinions

Opinion: When is it too early to decorate for Christmas?

4 November 2022
Agatha Echenique
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Halloween has come and gone. The ghoulies and creepies can never last! The end of Halloween also signals the end of October generally, and as…

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The Smallest Hill: Public bathroom etiquette

14 October 2022
Elizabeth Payton
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I get it. College students are busy. Always being on the move and trying to maximize your time inevitably leads to shortcuts in the name…

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Opinion: The best of The Beak

16 September 2022
Koda Rose
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As a new student at William Jewell College, one of the first things I noticed was the popularity of The Beak. For those who don’t…

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Squishmallows: Fad or Fame?

8 April 2022
Alaina Flory
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In current popular culture, trends and fads take hold of its participants at unprecedented speeds highly contributed to by platforms like TikTok. Along with the…

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Smallest Hill: Making your bed is a waste of time

11 March 2022
Alexis Harper
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I find many household tasks to be grueling. I avoid tasks like washing the dishes, dusting, and vacuuming for as long as I can. As…

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A View from the Hill

19 November 2021
Zachary Dube
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As always, Washington has been hectic. Here is what you need to know in a snapshot.  On Nov. 15, President Joe Biden held a virtual…

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Opinion: It was time for Moodle to go

19 November 2021
Samantha Bahler
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If you are a student at William Jewell College, you have used our learning management platform: Moodle. While Jewell has been using Moodle since roughly…

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A View from The Hill

29 October 2021
Zachary Dube
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As always, Washington has been hectic. Here’s what you need to know in a snapshot. This past week, Steve Bannon, former advisor to President Donald…

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The Smallest Hill: Even if it’s just a cold, you should still consider wearing your mask

29 October 2021
Elizabeth Payton
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Ever since the first mandate nearly 600 days ago, masks have become a universal necessity in the public eye. However, despite a robust international call…

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