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To be honest…with Hannah Garner

12 February 2016
Hannah Garner
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To be honest, it’s time for Americans to understand why being politically correct is necessary. Yes, political correctness- the concept that candidates such as Ted…

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“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” and disapointment

12 February 2016
Alexandria Acord
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From the minute it was announced, “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” already had plenty of problems. Going through three directors and multiple recasts seemed to…

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Zayn? More like zaayyyuuuuum

12 February 2016
Erin Melton
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Flashing lights. Inverted colors. Kaleidoscope patterns. Dripping paint. Dangerously high ponytails. Sitting down to watch Zayn Malik’s new music video for “Pillowtalk” feels strangely similar…

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To be honest…with Morgan Allen

5 February 2016
Morgan Allen
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To be honest, coming back to Jewell has been really, really hard. When I left in August, I felt confident in my return. Surely nothing would…

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Coffee shop hacks

5 February 2016
Brianna Steiert
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It’s the beginning of the semester, which means Cardinal Dollars are once again plentiful. As many of us have experienced, that balance can fall quickly…

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Humans of Jewell

5 February 2016
Chandler Eaton
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“Follow your intuitions and think of your family – which is what’s most important,” said sophomore Pedro Uno when asked for the best piece of…

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Upcoming Harriman-Jewell Performances

5 February 2016
Lauren Berndt
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Pipers, songbirds and cellists will be gracing the Harriman-Jewell spring lineup. The concert series boasts talent and diversity with musicians such as Ye-Eun Choi and…

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Humans of Jewell

4 December 2015
Chandler Eaton
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The holiday season has arrived at William Jewell College with promises of relaxation and no stress, but this time of year is not just fun…

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Prepare for “no life” with Fallout 4

4 December 2015
Evan Lott
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“Fallout 4” is game of the year. While visually “Fallout 4” doesn’t have much more to offer than “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” or “Fallout…

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