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 boring as these tasks may be, they have gratifying outcomes once completed. For example, when you are done with the dishes, you have a clean…
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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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The Smallest Hill: Zoos are overrated
For many people, going to the zoo was a vital part of their childhood and created lifelong memories. It is time to recognize that zoos are overrated. Enjoying the outdoors and seeing animals may seem like an unbeatable combination, but the zoo experience can be replicated in other ways. Zoos…
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The Smallest Hill: There is no reason to drink hot coffee
Coffee. The magical substance that fuels my and many other students sleep-deprived bodies on William Jewell College’s campus. The College makes it easy to access with the two coffee shops on campus and the cans and bottles of coffee in the Cage. My coffee drinking experience started at Jewell. I…
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The Smallest Hill: The Right Way to Walk to Class
The smallest hill I would die on is the hill that takes the least effort to climb up. For William Jewell College students, climbing up a hill is a daily occurrence. Classes, student dining options and the study hub known as the PLC are all located at the top of…
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The Smallest Hill: Waitstaff don’t get paid enough
Everyone knows someone that does not tip or, better yet, does not tip well. They demand, nay, expect top-notch service from their server, but compensate them as if they got terrible service. As a waiter myself, I’ve experienced the dreaded “round-up” or the infamous piece of advice or Bible verse…
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The Smallest Hill: Low-rise jeans should not make a style comeback
I do not know who is in charge of fashion trends or who decides on which past style choices get to be recycled. Who said, “Hey, you know what I like? Those chunky dad sneakers from the ’90s.” I do not know how it happened, but I have got to…
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