“This is one of the great moments of American history… Today we are taking a giant, bold and important step on the well-trodden path to fulfilling our country’s founding promise. This is a great moment for Judge Jackson, but it is an even greater moment for America as we rise…
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U.S. experiences record-breaking gas prices
“Can’t do much right now… Russia is responsible… This is a step that we’re taking to inflict further pain on Putin, but there will be costs as well here in the United States,” said President Joe Biden about the rising gas prices in America. The average gas price in the…
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Kansas City experiences record February snowfall
On Feb. 18, the midwest was pounded with a record-breaking winter storm. In the Kansas and Missouri region, snowfall ranged from three to 11 inches with a final count of seven inches in Kansas City alone. The total snowfall broke a record set in 1893 for the most snow on…
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Scientists monitor new COVID-19 Omicron variant
For nearly two years, the world has fought to stop COVID-19. The deadly pandemic has rampaged throughout the world, leaving millions dead and changing life forever for practically everyone. As the world approaches the second anniversary of the first reported case, the war against COVID-19 is still raging on. While…
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Jewell moves to Operation Resurgent Campus Level A-1
On Nov. 1, William Jewell College transitioned into Level A-1 of its Operation Resurgent Campus plan. This plan was introduced at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year as a way for the campus’s COVID-19 protocols to adapt to the constantly changing pandemic and its effects on our community. The…
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University of Missouri – Columbia responds to misconduct by fraternity
This past week the University of Missouri, Columbia campus suspended all fraternity activity after a freshman was found unresponsive at a fraternity party. The school’s administration and Interfraternity Council (IFC) made the decision together. “We decided in tandem to put a halt on all fraternity activity, so that we can…
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A View from The Hill
As always, Washington has been hectic. Here’s what you need to know in a snapshot. This past week, Steve Bannon, former advisor to President Donald Trump, was held in contempt by the House of Representatives. Bannon had refused to appear in Congress after being subpoenaed by the commission investigating the…
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Racist Homecoming sign sparks outrage in greater Kansas City community
Over the weekend of Sept. 24, 2021, a photo took the Olathe and Kansas City community by storm, prompting district and city-wide calls to action in preventing instances of racist speech or expression. The photo detailed two white students holding a sign stating, “If I was black, I would be…
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Kansas City extends indoor mask mandate
On Oct. 7, Kansas City’s City Council voted to extend the current mask mandate until Nov. 4 with plans to consider modifications as the circumstances of the ongoing pandemic evolve. The mask mandate was put into place on Aug. 2 by Mayor Quinton Lucas and had originally been scheduled to…
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