By now most of you have probably heard about Jordan Peele’s horror debut “Get Out.” You’ve probably heard that it is funny, bone-chilling, subversive and incredibly clever. I am here to tell you that it lives up to the hype. From the opening scene, which features a violent kidnapping, to…
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Artist Feature: Curtis Chapin
A lot of kids dream of being in a band, but most go only as far as singing into a hairbrush. Curtis Chapin, a senior music theory and religion and culture major, is one of the exceptions. Chapin has devoted both his free time and much of his time at…
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STEM students expand learning opportunities at conferences
When students think of science class, most probably don’t get too excited. However, the science departments at William Jewell College offer several opportunities for science students outside of equations and lab reports. Recently, several Jewell students in the science departments attended national conferences where they had opportunities to network and…
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“Ouija”: not as bad as you’d expect
After the first “Ouija” movie, I didn’t really expect for there to be a second film. That trope-fest received abysmal reviews, but it must have done well at the box office, because we now have “Ouija: Origin of Evil.” I will say that the sequel surpassed the first in quality, but…
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Missouri Ballot Measures
While the media has focused mainly on the presidential election in the past year, there are several other important offices up for grabs and many contentious issues at the “bottom of the ballot.” In Missouri, there are several ballot measures that voters should be aware of before heading into the…
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Mental Health in the Country and on Campus
On national average, the number of college students who have reported difficulty functioning at school due to poor mental health is at an all time high, according to the National College Health Assessment. While it is unclear why there has been an increase in mental health concerns, some studies show…
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Student and Residence Life makes changes to student programming
This year, student organizations at William Jewell College have implemented several changes to student programming and the way that student events are held on campus. Ernie Stufflebean, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life, discussed these changes. “We have made a lot of changes this year in regards to…
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The failure of public transportation in the United States and Kansas City
In many parts of the United States, including Kansas City, public transportation is not a viable option. American buses, subways and other modes of public transport have consistently fewer passengers, fewer service hours and lower customer satisfaction ratings than systems in similarly wealthy European and Asian countries. Ironically, a much…
Read MoreReactions to Beyoncé’s “Formation”
The day before her Super Bowl half time performance with Coldplay, Beyoncé released her new song “Formation” with an accompanying video. Since then, controversy surrounding the song, video and her performance have been everywhere. The lyrics of “Formation” focus on some of the familiar self-confidence themes that Beyoncé is known…
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