Local grassroots organization Operation: Ceasefire KC’s attempt for a murder-free weekend in Kansas City this July was spoiled for the third consecutive year as violent…
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Renovations reinvigorate Historic Downtown Liberty Square
The recently completed $5 million renovations to the Historic Downtown Liberty started a renaissance – one that merchants say they hope will attract William Jewell…
Read MoreUse Tumblr for entertainment, not for news
When controversial news is being discussed in the college setting, a lot of the time there is some great discourse. During this discourse, however, you…
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NPR news app broadens the provider’s spectrum, stays true to its radio roots
Think of National Public Radio (NPR) and maybe one of two things pop into your head: you’re either a listener and think of people like…
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New York Times student pass boasts great layout, advanced content
New York Times is good for quick news and research, if you don’t mind the ads. William Jewell College Student Senate, the Pryor Leadership Studies…
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Snapchat “Discover” is fresh and reliable for news
Snapchat’s update last month gave us the “Discover” feature, which has made news reading available directly on the app. This feature, found by clicking a small circle…
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Use third-party apps to maximize your Twitter experience
We know Twitter for trending tributes to the Super Bowl Halftime Show “Left Shark” and replacing band names with the word pancake; but, we would be…
Read MorePolitico’s app will keep you current, but articles are hard to share
I often refer to American politics as my favorite soap opera. There always seems to be endless amounts of drama, and keeping up with every…
Read More“Skimmin” app provides quick and reliable news
Skimmin app provides a 325-character summary of that day’s major news stories. The app is free and available for iPhone, iPad and Android. I do…
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