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 forever for practically everyone. As the world approaches the second anniversary of the first reported case, the war against COVID-19 is still raging on. While…
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A View from the Hill
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 summit with Xi Jinping, President of China. The summit focused on creating a more hospitable relationship between the two world powers. It has been no…
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Opinion: It was time for Moodle to go
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 2015, and while it is a fairly simple platform on the surface, it has major problems rooted deep into its very being. Personally, Moodle has…
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University of Missouri – Columbia responds to misconduct by fraternity
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 administration and Interfraternity Council (IFC) made the decision together. “We decided in tandem to put a halt on all fraternity activity, so that we can…
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A View from The Hill
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 Trump, was held in contempt by the House of Representatives. Bannon had refused to appear in Congress after being subpoenaed by the commission investigating the…
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The Smallest Hill: Even if it’s just a cold, you should still consider wearing your mask
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 for sick individuals to use masks, some people still aren’t getting the big picture. It should be common sense to protect yourself and others from…
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Racist Homecoming sign sparks outrage in greater Kansas City community
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 in preventing instances of racist speech or expression. The photo detailed two white students holding a sign stating, “If I was black, I would be…
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Kansas City extends indoor mask mandate
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 of the ongoing pandemic evolve. The mask mandate was put into place on Aug. 2 by Mayor Quinton Lucas and had originally been scheduled to…
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The Case for the 9 a.m. Lecture
As a night owl, I despise waking up early for class. The night before, I begrudgingly set my alarm for the next morning and embrace my regret of registering for an early class. Although waking up early is difficult, the 9 a.m. lecture is the best motivator for productivity and…
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