A really polemic issue nowadays is abortion. A matter that goes way beyond yes or no, it is a concern for society that ends up involving too many factors and seems like it will never come to a settlement. But another topic, so close to the matter of abortion, that…
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Winter Fashion Trends: pajamas and layers are (finally) in
We’re in the middle of winter, a season that many claim to be the most fashionable one of all. But, on the other hand, we have the practical and really cold people, whose only goal is to stay warm. Dressing nice in temperate weather is already a struggle, but dressing…
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Opinion: American waste is infuriating and ignorant
The United Nations (U.N.) has a list of goals for a sustainable development, in which “eradicating hunger” is second and “ensure access to water for all” is sixth. After almost a year in the United States observing Americans’ attitudes towards food and water, I could almost believe that there are…
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Intentions announced to renovate Jewell athletic facilities, the Mabee Center and Greene Stadium
At William Jewell College, a considerable number in the community are student-athletes, and the athletic nucleus of the campus is the Mabee Center. Opened in 1980, the Mabee Center served the purpose of providing a space for the whole Jewell community – made up of four recreational basketball courts, squash…
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Artist feature: Terrace Wyatt
The Hilltop Monitor sat down with Terrace Wyatt Jr., junior theater major, as he spoke about his passion for theater, his dedication to the Jewell Theatre Company productions and his future. Wyatt has had a passion for theater since a young age. He mentioned that he has always enjoyed singing…
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Brazil elects far right candidate for president in wake of corruption, crime
Brazil had its presidential elections Oct. 28 and the whole world was watching to see if Brazilians would elect the candidate compared to Donald Trump or the same political party that has been voted in for the last four elections. This was the second round of the presidential elections, the…
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Humans of Jewell: Caroline Lane
The Hilltop Monitor sat down with Caroline Lane, senior nursing major, and talked about nursing, sports, Texas and her expectations for life. Lane is one of the many student-athletes at William Jewell College, and she has to juggle practice, classes and clinicals at Children’s Mercy Hospital. The reason she chose…
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Opinion: Sports and sexual assault: a problem
Sexual assault is treated as a taboo in our society and is pushed aside even more when it involves people of influence. One group that benefits from this is college athletes. In order to protect the institution’s name and keep the athlete in the game victims are often silenced and…
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Sports Profile: John Ekwomadu’s Journey to Jewell
John Ekwomadu, sophomore psychology major from Lagos, Nigeria, is one of the new students here at William Jewell College this semester. He spoke to the Monitor about football, his focus on his studies and why he came to the United States. Ekwomadu is a transfer student from Lewis and Clark…
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