This article is the second in a series that will analyze the physical, biological effects of trauma on a child’s brain, investigate its in-depth psychological consequences and propose parenting techniques that may help lead us to a harmonious, nonviolent society. The human brain can be divided into many sections. The…
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Election Preview: Ballot Initiatives
The 2018 midterm elections have nearly arrived and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing elections in the local area. We are now going to analyze some of the initiatives that will be on the ballot Nov. 6. Here is an explanation on some of…
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Links between adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional behavior, explained
In the modern era, news is an indispensable resource to keep informed about what’s happening in the world. It reports up-and-coming local events, advice columns and how one’s favorite football team performed in the game last night – though not all articles are jovial. News of brutality, riots or bigotry…
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Opinion: Yes, It Matters – Kindness in the Dark
There is a man in the White House who has made it his mission to infect as many people as possible with hate. There is a man in the Supreme Court who is there to strip away some of the most important advancements we as a country have made in…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Kavanaugh and a lack of evidence
Amidst extreme controversy, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court Oct. 6 in a 50 to 48 vote. This story has dominated the news cycle as three women have accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting them while they were in high school or college with Kavanaugh. The accusation…
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Election Preview: KC mayoral race
Election season is upon us, and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing local elections for this year and next year. An important election coming in mid-2019 is the Kansas City mayoral election. It is important to note that this election is non-partisan and will…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Kavanaugh, innocent until proven guilty?
Nobody should be considered guilty until proven innocent in the United States. However, this is exactly what occurred during the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process. Kavanaugh was immediately demonized by much of the Democratic Party after Christine Blasey Ford’s allegation that he had sexual assaulted her in high school. He was…
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Troostapalooza addresses Kansas City’s internal economic and racial divisions
Saturday, Sept. 22, vendors selling homemade soap, original clothing items and baked goods lined the street as residents sped by on motorized scooters, danced to live music and indulged in crepes and barbecue from food trucks at 30th Street and Troost Avenue in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. This lively evening…
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Election preview: Congressional races in Missouri and Kansas
The 2018 midterm elections have nearly arrived, and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing elections in the local area. The first set of races to analyze are the congressional races in local Missouri and Kansas districts. In Missouri, the race for Senate has focused…
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