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Ten thousand voters in Missouri receive false information from GOP mailers

2 November 2018
Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe
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Ray Bozarth, executive director of the Missouri Republican Party, acknowledged to the Kansas City Star Oct. 19 that the party sent mailers to 10,000 people across…

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Midterm trends: #MeToo

2 November 2018
Kyler Schardein
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The 2018 midterm elections are being shaped by a whole host of issues: President Trump, Republican unified control of Washington, immigration, healthcare and more, but…

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Heartland Hyperloop is deemed economically viable by Hyperloop One

2 November 2018
William Humphrey
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Virgin Hyperloop One, one of several companies working a version of the hyperloop, announced Wednesday, Oct. 17 that their first feasibility study had been completed,…

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Security measures in Westport attempt to improve public safety

27 October 2018
Savanah Malam
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During August and September of this year, downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and its surrounding areas were subject to new plans for improvement of security and…

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Low voter turnout and gerrymandering affecting midterm elections

26 October 2018
Kyler Schardein
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As the United States prepares for the looming midterm election Nov. 6, it is important to look at who will be voting. Midterm elections are…

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Kander risks political career, furthers mental health awareness

26 October 2018
Rachel Bell
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In the face of a conservative national government, former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander appeared to be the Democratic Party’s new golden boy. Over…

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Biological and psychological effects of child abuse on the brain, explained

19 October 2018
Josiah Williams
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This article is the second in a series that will analyze the physical, biological effects of trauma on a child’s brain, investigate its in-depth psychological…

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Election Preview: Ballot Initiatives

19 October 2018
William Humphrey
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The 2018 midterm elections have nearly arrived and The Hilltop Monitor is going to have a series of articles previewing elections in the local area.…

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Links between adverse childhood experiences and dysfunctional behavior, explained

19 October 2018
Josiah Williams
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In the modern era, news is an indispensable resource to keep informed about what’s happening in the world. It reports up-and-coming local events, advice columns…

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