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5 Habits to Replace Your Morning Doom-Scrolling

5 March 2025
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Ilan Dov via Uplash. When your morning alarm jolts you awake, the most effortless response is to roll over, retrieve your smartphone and…

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From Dull to Delicious: Exploring the Benefits of a Colorful Diet

9 December 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Jannis Brandt via Uplash. If you’re anything like me, you might find it easy to fall into a boring and redundant dietary routine.…

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Record-breaking roller coaster “Falcon’s Flight” sparks questions of consumer responsibility and ethical consideration for thrill seekers across the U.S. after Six Flags partners with the Saudi Arabian government 

27 November 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Drew Hastings via Uplash. “Falcon’s Flight,” a product of the Liechtensteiner manufacturer Intamin, has been advertised as the longest, fastest, and tallest roller…

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Disconnect to Reconnect: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Detox

27 November 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Do you know how much time you spend each day staring at a screen? If not, perhaps it could be worth it to go ahead…

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Credit Card 101: A Student’s Guide to Building Credit

9 October 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Frugal Flyer via Uplash. Picture this: You’ve recently graduated from college and are looking for your first rental home. You’ve spent the last…

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AFE: Addressing the recent controvresy surrounding The Hilltop Montior’s dyslexic staff

1 April 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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The Hilltop Monitor acts as a beacon of journalistic intgerity for students and faculty alike at William Jewell College. Because of this, many individauls are…

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Top five restaurants in the Greater Kansas City Area to take your date this Valentine’s Day

9 February 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Whether or not you celebrate, who doesn’t deserve a date night (or a simple night out) every now…

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