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Tag: holidays

What am I thankful for?

20 November 2020
Paula To
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Getting a good education I think we are all grateful to be here at William Jewell College or even to be in college in general.…

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How to (safely) support local businesses during the holidays

20 November 2020
Savannah Hawley
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The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes the holiday buying season. For better or worse, the holidays are synonymous with gift-giving. With…

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What Thanksgiving Means to Me

13 November 2020
Alaina Flory
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Thanksgiving is one of the most underrated holidays. It is sometimes lost in the mix between Halloween and Christmas. Many people skip straight from Halloween…

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Having Safe Holiday Gatherings

30 October 2020
Minnie Goodbody
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I come from a large family. As the holidays approach I can’t help but think about how the many traditions we are so used to…

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How to be more sustainable during the holidays

8 November 2019
Maddie McCormick
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Whether you were inspired by Greta Thurburg’s recent visit to the United States or you’ve always been eco-conscious, we should all look for new ways…

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Kitt’s Toons #2

26 October 2018
Kitt Wilhelm
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Cartoon by Kitt Wilhelm.

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Holidays on the Hill

1 December 2017
Brianna Steiert
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It’s that time of the year again for holiday festivities on the Hill. Amid all the work, it doesn’t seem possible that the end is…

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Hilltop Monitor Editorial Staff rings in the Holidays

4 December 2015
Editoral Staff
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With only three weeks until winter break, the holiday spirit is increasing on campus with many events in the coming weeks. Many of these events…

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