Growing up my parents emphasized the importance of discovering a hobby. Both my brother and I were encouraged to explore whatever piqued our interests – from…
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Fashion Feature: Hope Peck
William Jewell College’s campus is filled with a range of styles – from trendy to classy, eclectic to low-key. To capture “style” requires as much…
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How to get a Valentine’s date, as told by single people
The Single Members of the Hilltop Monitor Editorial Staff Are you single and wondering how to land a Valentine’s date on short notice? Well, look…
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Call Your Mother: Not to Scale, A 2021 Resolution
While 2021 may already look different than most years, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions has remained the same: lose weight. The lose…
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Winter Break Reflections
When I began to think about what I did over winter break, I couldn’t quite remember. It just seemed to meld together with the never-ending…
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Life Before and After the Trump Presidency
I was 15 when Trump descended the gilded escalator and announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President, 16 when he defeated Hillary Clinton…
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Opinion: Love thy neighbor, wear thy mask
2020 has been a year marked by tragedy, heartache and, unfortunately, great division. A quick glance or scroll through social media makes it very clear…
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Hobby Feature: Cooking
I have loved to cook since I was young. My mom, grandma and I make the stuffing together every year for Thanksgiving. My dad and…
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Ethical Gift Giving
The holiday season is typically synonymous with gift-giving. While it can bring joy to share in something special with those you care about, ensuring that…
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