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5 Habits to Replace Your Morning Doom-Scrolling

5 March 2025
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Ilan Dov via Uplash. When your morning alarm jolts you awake, the most effortless response is to roll over, retrieve your smartphone and…

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From Dull to Delicious: Exploring the Benefits of a Colorful Diet

9 December 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Jannis Brandt via Uplash. If you’re anything like me, you might find it easy to fall into a boring and redundant dietary routine.…

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Argument Etiquette Over the Holidays: How to Successfully Defuse and De-escalate Mealtime Conversations for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

27 November 2024
H. William Speck
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Photo by Vitaly Gariev via Uplash. It’s going to be quite a Thanksgiving this year, considering the current political landscape! If, like me, you really…

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Disconnect to Reconnect: Exploring the Benefits of a Digital Detox

27 November 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Do you know how much time you spend each day staring at a screen? If not, perhaps it could be worth it to go ahead…

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Credit Card 101: A Student’s Guide to Building Credit

9 October 2024
Brian J. Bartels
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Photo by Frugal Flyer via Uplash. Picture this: You’ve recently graduated from college and are looking for your first rental home. You’ve spent the last…

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The Hilltop Monitor Volume 38, Issue 21

3 May 2024
The Hilltop Monitor
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A Spring Guide to Kansas City

3 May 2024
Alee Dickey
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As the weather turns warmer, I have been looking for the perfect outdoor activities to celebrate spring, and the Kansas City area offers much to…

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The Hilltop Monitor 2024, Issue 16 & 17

13 March 2024
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Escaping the Manosphere One Podcast at a Time

1 March 2024
Teresa Mainzer
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Many young men today are facing a crisis of masculinity, which has prompted many to turn to the internet as a source of escape, validation…

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