As the ground and trees return to their verdant hues, the warming of the weather is accompanied by a resumed vigor for outdoor activities – and for a few weeks at least, we renew our appreciation for the feeling of the sun’s rays on our faces. That said, I decided…
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Ballroom Dance Team hosts Spring Ball
The William Jewell College Ballroom Dancers hosted the Spring Ball at the Mabee Center April 8 from 7-10 p.m. Open to both Jewell students and the public, the Ballroom Dance Team, along with members from One Step At A Time dance studio, showcased different dance routines throughout the night. Ballroom…
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Travel tips: by car or plane
Traveling, if done right can give you new experiences, viewpoints and perspectives of every aspect of life. With so much to gain, how do travelers and jet setters squeeze all the joy, wonder and knowledge out of each of their trips? Well, I have an answer that may sound boring,…
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Book Review: “The Last Unicorn”
“The unicorn lived in a lilac wood and she lived all alone.” I think about this opening line, sometimes; how simplistic, how straightforward. How sad. There is no “once upon a time,” but you feel it there all the same. It’s the kind of opening line you dream about coming…
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Jewell Theatre Company’s “Radium Girls”
Based on the circumstances of the lawsuit by female watch-painters employed by the United States Radium Corporation against their employers in the 1920-1930s, the emotionally-gripping tragedy of “Radium Girls” was something of a return to form for Jewell Theatre Company (JTC), following the first semester’s pallid performance of “Much Ado…
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I’m a sucker for the Jonas Brothers
Oct. 29, 2013 is a date that broke the hearts of many the world over: the day the Jonas Brothers officially broke up. After cancelling their tour earlier that month, the band deactivated their twitter account and, with seemingly no explanation, ceased to exist. After the breakup, the brothers opened…
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A Night of History at the 2019 Academy Awards
The 91st Academy Awards had no host for the first time in 30 years. But, as the night went on, more and more records were broken in better ways – breaking down the barriers of race, gender and more. The whole night was a historical event. Several people of color…
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Spoiler Alert: Isn’t It Romantic Review
“Isn’t It Romantic” is a fun and upbeat movie that provides a slightly better update to the typical romantic comedy. The movie is light but the message is strong: self-love is true love. This movie holds a 68 percent on Rotten Tomatoes – which I would agree with. While the…
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What to Do in Kansas City This Weekend
William Jewell College is blissfully located near Kansas City, so students should take advantage of all the growing the city has to offer. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to do once you finally decide to make the drive downtown. Here’s a short guide to some of the cool…
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