In recent decades, the importance of mental health and taking care of the intangibles has become a major point of focus for schools at all levels in the United States’ education system. Across the country, a wide range of social and institutional factors serve as stressors for young people. The…
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Jewell responds to murder of George Floyd and protests against police brutality
On May 25, 2020 George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was murdered by a police officer who asphyxiated Floyd by kneeling on his neck for close to nine minutes. Floyd was arrested for alleged use of a counterfeit $20 bill. His murder was filmed and the video of the horrific…
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New Season, New Coach: What is actually happening with Jewell’s coaching situation?
William Jewell College athletics has seemingly had a rough year dealing with coaching situations, leading to a very confused student population. Questions have naturally come to light as to why – and with good reason. Jewell has received new coaches this year in several different sports and is having to…
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Jewell Cross Country teams ready for new season with [another] new coach
Eight kilometers is approximately 4.97 miles. That is around 10 thousand steps for a typical human being. At a speed of around four mph, it would take the average human around an hour and 15 minutes to walk this distance. The men’s cross country team run this distance in every…
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Athlete of the Week: Alex Trask, women’s golf
Alex Trask, first year, finished third overall in the Maryville Invitational on March 29 and 30. Photo courtesy of Kyle Rivas. After finishing third in the Maryville Spring Invitational and helping the Cards secure a fifth place finish in the Triton Invite, Alex Trask, first-year Oxbridge molecular biology and member…
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Track and Field team has solid outing at home meet
Julia Parker, sophomore, competes in the high jump event this past weekend at the Darrell Gourley Track and Field Meet held at Jewell’s Greene Stadium. Photo courtesy of Kyle Rivas. The William Jewell Track and Field team took to competition April 10 and 11 at the Darrel Gourley Open hosted…
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Men’s golf competes in Lindenwood Invitational
Connor O’Neill, senior, competes last season in a tournament at Cardinal Hill Golf Course. The team competed on April 6 in the Lindenwood Invitational. Photo courtesy of Kyle Rivas. The William Jewell College men’s golf team competed this past weekend for the first time in a month, and the team…
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Athlete of the Week: Luke Lucchetti, baseball
Luke Lucchetti, senior, is the first Cardinal baseball player to be named the GLVC Player of the Week. Lucchetti went 10-for-14 at the plate in a five game span. Photo courtesy of Kyle Rivas. Luke Lucchetti, senior and outfielder for the Jewell baseball team, became the first William Jewell College (WJC)…
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Softball team strives to find its stride
Kelsey Teneycke, senior, try to lay down the bunt this season against St. Joseph’s College. Photo courtesy of Kyle Rivas. The Jewell softball team stayed in Liberty over the Easter break and took on Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) opponents University of Missouri S&T and Drury University. The Cardinals split the double-header…
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