William Jewell theater students put on a performance of Godspell Tuesday April 12, 2016. Thursday, April 14 was opening night of Jewell Theatre Company’s “Godspell.” The version of “Godspell” Jewell Theatre used was based on the revival version that played on Broadway in 2012. In short, it was one of…
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To be honest…with Morgan Allen
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 change; it was Jewell, of all places. Before leaving, I would bemoan how things were always the same, itching to get away from the Hill.…
Read MoreAdele’s “25” hits the spot
Unless you have been hibernating since 2011, Adele is a name with which you are familiar. Her album “21” a follow up to her quieter debut “19,” probably had you crying alone in your car on more than one occasion. Her voice, dark and rich in texture, is unparalleled in…
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With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus
You probably recognize Lauren Lapkus’s face from the myriad of television shows and movies the comedian has been featured in, like Susan Fischer in “Orange is the New Black” and Vivian in “Jurassic World.” What you probably don’t know about her is that she is a master of improvisation and…
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From a New York State of Mind
Morgan Allen, junior Oxbridge Music major, reflects on life in The Big Apple and its differences from being a student at William Jewell College. When I left my dorm room, I walked five minutes to reach my classroom. The line at the beak never felt too long, and even when it was, I never risked tardiness.…
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Advice Column: How do I hold on to my Cardinal Dollars?
Question: Cardinal Dollars are getting low. How can I hold out until the end of the year? How do I make the drinks I usually get on the cheap? We’ve all been there: it’s April and your Cardinal Dollars are dwindling at a rapid rate. You don’t want to bug your…
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The Emerald Isle & the Evolution of Mediums: Gunsallus and McFerren present Senior Showcase
(from left to right) “Colors of Fall” by Kate McFerren, “I Am Three Oceans Away From My Soul” by Laina Gunsallus, “The Bernard Shaw (Home)” by Laina Gunsallus, “Geometric Self” by Kate McFerren On Sunday Apr. 12, Laina Gunsallus and Kate McFerren presented their Senior Showcase Art Show in the…
Read MoreWith Hollywood steeped in capitalism, the Academy suffers
Awards season is over after the Feb. 22 Academy Awards, also known as The Oscars. The highly coveted golden statue has come under fire recently with controversy surrounding the diversity of the nominees. It seems justified: of the 20 acting nominees, approximately zero were not white. The directing category is…
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To Be Honest . . . with Morgan Allen
To be honest, I am completely over feeling guilty about my emotions. For ages, there has been a ridiculous stigma attached to people being emotional. Men are told that they are acting like girls when they respond to certain situations with passion. Women are constantly asked if they “are on…
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