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William Jewell College restructures academic programs

5 March 2025
Ethan Naber
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This is the first article from The Hilltop Monitor addressing recent academic, athletic and personnel changes to William Jewell College. More stories may be published…

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William Jewell College declares financial exigency

9 December 2024
Ethan Naber
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On Dec. 5, 2024, the administration of William Jewell College sent a letter to Jewell students informing the Cardinal community that the College would be…

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Fall Sports Season Recap

9 December 2024
Eliott Labeth
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Photo by Sarah Elizabeth via Uplash. With December fast approaching, the autumn sports season is drawing to a close. First and foremost, congratulations to all…

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Missouri: What’s on Your Ballot?

9 October 2024
Ethan Naber
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On Nov. 8, Missourians will take to the ballot boxes to cast their votes in the general election. A number of state and federal officials…

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5 Things to Say While Watching Sports When You Don’t Know Anything About Sports

9 February 2024
Samantha Bard
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Were you invited to a Super Bowl party but don’t know who’s playing? Maybe your best friend is a huge fan of the Baltimore… Bills?…

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Taylor Swift is changing the music industry and expectations of artists from fans in unprecedented ways

27 October 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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With relatable music dominating both Pop and Country charts, a loyal and diverse fanbase, and a live experience that has attracted an average of 72,459…

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Wave of anti-LGBT+ legislation continues as Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey places new restrictions on patients of any age seeking gender-affirming care via emergency rule

28 April 2023
Brian J. Bartels
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UPDATE – May 1st, 2023, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo granted a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s emergency rule…

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Woman not charged in Independence, MO shooting of off-duty firefighter, citing ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws

2 December 2022
Zach Gilmore
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On Oct. 6, an off-duty Kansas City firefighter was shot and killed at an Independence gas station following an altercation inside the store.  Witness reports…

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Local Election Update

23 October 2020
Zachary Dube
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The election cycle is heating up in the closing weeks before election day – especially in several key races in Missouri and Kansas. In Missouri,…

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