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A reflection on the first semester

4 December 2015
Taylor Tummons
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With only a couple of weeks left in the semester and finals approaching, half of many students’ first year in college is wrapping up. The Hilltop Monitor asked…

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An update on the presidential search

2 December 2015
Sarah Crosley
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On June 11, 2015, President Sallee announced that he would be retiring from William Jewell College in August 2016. In response, the Board of Trustees created…

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Sustainability in the Dining Hall: Where does your food go?

20 November 2015
Stephen Herrera
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Every day, Jewell students choose a side of the dining room, eat their food, laugh with friends and scrape their plates into the small trashcans…

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University Innovation Fellows members announce five projects to promote positive change at Jewell

20 November 2015
Alyssa Young
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University Innovation Fellows (UIF) is a program that trains college students to foster creativity and change at their schools. The program has trained students on over…

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Stocksdale Gallery features student art across disciplines

13 November 2015
Jesse Lundervold
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The Stocksdale Gallery found on the second floor of Brown Hall is currently displaying artwork from students across all majors. The exhibition lasts until December…

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Village Partners Project allows Jewell students to travel to Honduras

13 November 2015
Hania Osman
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William Jewell College, in the eyes of many Jewell students, is full of opportunities. From the Critical Thought and Inquiry classes to Journey Grants, Jewell…

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Jewell students find more ways to get involved with honor societies

13 November 2015
Brianna Steiert
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Getting involved on campus is part of the college experience. At William Jewell College (WJC), there are many organizations in which students can get involved,…

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Jewell theater department welcomes new artist in residence

6 November 2015
Haley Sheriff
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Dr. Chris McCoy, assistant professor of theatre and stage director, is a fresh yet familiar face to the campus of William Jewell College (WJC). McCoy…

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Woman’s Committee celebrates 50th anniversary

30 October 2015
Brianna Steiert
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On Oct. 17, the William Jewell College (WJC) Woman’s Committee gathered to celebrate their 50th anniversary and much more. Past WJC First Lady Myron O’Dell…

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