Mackenna Kemp, sophomore nursing major and Spanish minor, shares with us how she manages to balance her passions despite obstacles. “Whenever I was looking at…
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Where to go for joe in Kansas City
The Kansas City area has grown into quite the coffee shop scene and provides extensive options of places to go. From quaint and cozy coffee…
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To be honest…with Savannah Hawley
To be honest, with the emergence of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, speculation and doubt over the validity of suriviors’ stories has increased, and I’m…
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UMKC downtown arts campus loses key project funding
In late January, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, headed by Julia Irene Kauffman, announced the withdrawal of a $20 million pledge toward the University of…
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To be honest…with Kristen Agar
To be honest, Kesha deserved a Grammy. The 2018 Grammys were a let down for a lot of women, but I believe Kesha’s comeback was…
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Humans of Jewell
The Hilltop Monitor spoke with Isaac Chizhik, first-year Oxbridge Molecular Biology major, at The Perch while on a break from class. He spoke about his…
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The origins of the #MeToo movement
The hashtag #MeToo went viral on social media in October 2017. The movement was initiated against American producer Harvey Weinstein after more than 80 women…
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BØRNS got borin’
I have never been disappointed with BØRNS’ premier album “Dopamine.” With its engaging lyrics and varied tempo—ranging from the constant up beats of “Electric Love”…
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Artist Feature: Alexia Lamb
Last Sunday, Alexia Lamb, biology major and senior art minor, opened her senior art exhibit at William Jewell College titled “Senior Art Exhibit: A Mythical…
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