This article originally appeared in an Apr. 24 print edition of the Monitor. This week, the William Jewell Opera and Jewell Theatre Company are putting…
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Cardinal Keyboard Day: Student Review
At Cardinal Keyboard day a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to observe a masterclass and lecture by Elizabeth Grace, M.M. Ms. Grace is…
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The Troubling Rise of AI “Performers”
Through the past two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has threatened to replace every facet of humanity that it can. It has forced writers to change…
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Shiny Things and Paper Rings
Pop and football fans alike were in for the shock of a lifetime last month when the nation’s sweethearts, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, announced…
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Britain Didn’t Just Colonize Land — It Colonized Art
Photo by Kristina Gadeikyte via Uplash. When we talk about colonization, we usually focus on land, armies and political control. But Great Britain’s empire-building wasn’t…
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Opinion: Why Art in Schools Shouldn’t Be the First to Go
Photo by Kyle Head via Uplash. In the landscape of education, all schools have been facing tough decisions when budget cuts arise and, all too…
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An Interview with “Terra Nova” Director Cal Perkins
Production photo from “Terra Nova” at William Jewell College, photo courtesy of Jewell Theatre Co. Cal Perkins is a senior theatre major at WIlliam Jewell…
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Kendrick Lamar: Shaping the Future of Music
Photo by Nihal Demirci Erenay via Uplash. In 2025, Kendrick Lamar solidified his place as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century.…
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