A contested special election between Republican Ron Estes and Democrat James Thompson in Kansas’ 4th Congressional District caught leaders on both sides of the aisle by surprise, highlighting the disenchantment many Kansans have with Governor Sam Brownback. Liberals argue that the challenge to long-time Republican-held districts in both Kansas and Georgia…
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Historical Revisionism on the Hill: An Unfair Accusation
A month ago, KCUR, Kansas City’s public radio station, highlighted revisionist history being propagated in Clay County and alleged that William Jewell College had similarly sanitized history. Yet, while sources from William Jewell’s archives show that there has been controversy for years over the extent of Jewell’s commitment to and…
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Grade inflation at Jewell and across the country
Grade inflation is a serious and ongoing concern for the students, faculty and administrators of higher education because it diminishes the purchasing power of a college diploma and makes it harder to distinguish high-achieving students. An economy that experiences inflation sees the overall price of goods and services rise, which…
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“Life After Jewell” offers unique experiences for seniors
Fielding the question, “What’s next?” often induces panic for college seniors who are about to explore uncharted waters come May. Through their Life After Jewell program, the Career Development and Internship Office at William Jewell College aims to help mitigate the anxiety of upcoming graduates by equipping them with personal,…
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On a Roll: WJC volleyball is off to a great start
The volleyball team is off to a great start this season, and look to continue their win streak. The William Jewell College volleyball team is setting the courts ablaze this season. In a little over a month, the volleyball team has earned nine victories in all with a five-win streak. But…
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National Parks Centennial
“See America First” This is what four William Jewell students Jesse Lundervold, Blair Sundhausen, Chandler Eaton, and Daniel Bittel did this past summer as the National Park Service (NPS) celebrated their 100th year anniversary. This slogan was propagated by the Great Northern Railway as they attempted to converge the $500…
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Jewell sophomores put democracy into action through local internship
Becca Wolfe and Mikayla Roller, sophmores, are serving as interns in United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver’s office in Independence, MO. As midterm elections approach, candidates up for election are seeking extra help from volunteers and interns statewide. Sophomores Mikayla Roller and Rebecca Wolfe are currently interning at United States Representative…
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