Freshman nursing major Jailyn Marshall opens up about her musical talents and what it’s like being a division II athlete. When asked what she loves…
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“Audrie & Daisy” brings light to sexual assault
Daisy Coleman was 14 years old when she was raped. Audrie Pott was 16 years old when she was sexually assaulted and committed suicide. Both…
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Humans of Jewell
Jeremy Hofman, a first year Oxbridge institutions and policy major, shares with the Monitor his passion for civil rights, along with his biggest fears, goals…
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Local Natives get funky with their third album
“Sunlit Youth” is a worthy junior attempt by Local Natives. I begin with a disclaimer, an admission of extreme bias. The Local Natives is the…
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New java joint grinds its way to Liberty Square
Hammerhand becomes the newest local business. Sip, guzzle or swish, the new java joint in Liberty is ready to filter and fuel the rest of…
Read More2000s bands and teen angst top the charts again
Middle schoolers in the 2000s relive their glory days. Courtesy of Wikipedia Teen angst, noun, a phase of adolescence defined by ripped jeans and angry…
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Frank Ocean’s album “Blonde” is well worth the wait
If you’ve been anywhere on the Internet (or existing anywhere in the world) within these past four weeks, you’ve heard of “Blonde,” Frank Ocean’s long-awaited…
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To be honest…with Erin Melton
To be honest, the idea of parenthood is absolutely terrifying to me. I’m sure this viewpoint comes as no surprise to anyone who has ever spoken…
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What to look forward to in KC this summer
If you’re looking for some fun things to do this summer in town, here is a good place to start. 1) Concerts Who doesn’t like…
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