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AFE: The Hilltop Monitor loses liberal propaganda award to every other accredited publication

1 April 2017
Brett Stone
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 This year “The Hilltop Monitor” regrettably did not receive the Karl Marx Award for Excellence in Liberal Propaganda. The competition, literally every accredited publication in…

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AFE: Sorority women take on the impossible: walking to class

1 April 2017
Alexandria Acord
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One of the most universally dreaded experiences at William Jewell College is the Hill itself, Missouri’s largest mountain.  It’s a challenge few students dare to…

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AFE: Artist Feature: Unknown whiteboard artist

1 April 2017
Jesse Lundervold
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A new artist has emerged on campus whose identity is unknown. Their canvas is the whiteboard, and artworks can be seen in prominent spaces across…

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AFE: Wikileaks releases information on Russian hack of the Hilltop Monitor

1 April 2017
Jesse Lundervold
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Today WikiLeaks released the traces left on “The Hilltop Monitor” website from previous Russian hacking attempts. Check out what they have uncovered below. [A non-April…

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AFE: Photo Feature: The Responsible Selfie

1 April 2017
Chandler Eaton
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Dr. Armstrong Dr. Dema Dr. Kerzmann Dr. Coleman Dr. Morris (only agreed to participate after noting that “no one reads the Monitor anyway”) Dr. Sperry…

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AFE: Who ACTUALLY runs WJC Student Senate? The answer may shock you!

1 April 2017
Jake Marlay
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Students and faculty alike were shocked to find out that William Jewell College is actually being run by the approximately six by two foot promotional…

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AFE: GOTCHA starts again and you’ll never guess what people are doing!

1 April 2016
Elizabeth Messina
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AFE: R.I.P. Sneaky Pete, 2014-2016

1 April 2016
Kelsey Neth
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Sneaky Pete died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 in Liberty, Mo. at the age of one year and seven months. Pete is survived by his…

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AFE: The 8 most outrageous roommate behaviors, #3 will surprise you

1 April 2016
Hania Osman
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Having a roommate is a huge part of college. It is a big transition that affects every person differently. Living with a complete stranger is…

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