The Kansas City Royals started their 2016 the same way they ended their 2015 World Series victory, playing the New York Mets. On Sunday, April 3 the Royals hosted the Mets at Kauffman Stadium for the season opener. The teams’ game looked a lot like one they might have played…
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AFE: The Mcdonald’s Commercial: Redone
The original, 2010. The Hilltop Monitor Version, 2016.
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A review of Kanye’s “Life of Pablo”
Since the debut of his 2004 album, “The College Dropout,” Kanye West has been setting the standard for hip-hop and rap. Needless to say, his seventh studio album “The Life of Pablo” is no exception. There are plenty of tracks on this album that are beautifully constructed. It starts with…
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To be honest…with Hannah Garner
To be honest, it’s time for Americans to understand why being politically correct is necessary. Yes, political correctness- the concept that candidates such as Ted Cruz and Donald Trump are claiming is ruining our country. The term itself became well known after members of the Republican Party used it to label…
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Semester plans for WJC Feminists, BSA and QUILTBAG
Photo taken by Elizabeth Messina Throughout the year, multiple clubs and organizations host fundraisers, events and gatherings in order to bring like-minded people together and share their passions with one another. Three clubs that have been making strides on William Jewell’s campus this year are Feminist Club, Black Student Association…
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“Master of None,” new master of Netflix
Comedian Aziz Ansari, most commonly known for his role in NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” debuted his Netflix-exclusive sitcom “Master of None” this month. While a comedy taking place in New York City may seem overdone with examples including “Girls,” “How I Met your Mother” and “Broad City,” this is one…
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“Humans” of Jewell
You may have seem him running around the Quad, or perhaps you have a much more personal relationship with him and he’s played with a toy or chewed on a bone while you took a test. Regardless, the cardigan welsh corgi Brecon approaches celebrity status around William Jewell College’s campus.…
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Monitor’s declassified school survival guide: CTI edition
It’s that time of year again. While Halloween is indeed steadily approaching, students at William Jewell College have something else in mind: advising and scheduling. The infamous Jewell fall advising day is Oct. 27, and each student will meet with his or her advisor to talk about progress and to schedule…
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Jewell changes admissions process to increase enrollment
While most students at William Jewell College recognize and know what the unique factors the College are, many applicants have yet to discover these qualities. It is the job of the Office of Admissions to present the College to prospective students and leave them with a lasting impression. The…
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