Veganism is the belief that animals should not be killed, harmed or exploited for human gain, and the decision to reflect that belief in your actions to whatever degree is “possible and practicable.” Veganism differs from vegetarianism or a plant-based diet in that this is not a diet or a…
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Opinion: The best of The Beak
As a new student at William Jewell College, one of the first things I noticed was the popularity of The Beak. For those who don’t know, Jewell offers a coffee shop on campus — usually open during normal academic hours — on the third floor of the Pryor Learning Commons…
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A View from the Hill
As always, Washington has been hectic. Here is what you need to know in a snapshot. On Nov. 15, President Joe Biden held a virtual summit with Xi Jinping, President of China. The summit focused on creating a more hospitable relationship between the two world powers. It has been no…
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Letter to the Editor: College Republicans
This letter was submitted to The Hilltop Monitor by Calvin Heit, president of College Republicans and first-year Oxbridge institutions & policy and international relations major. On Wednesday March 31, I placed College Republicans fliers in the Pryor Learning Commons with the intent to build some new momentum for the club…
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Unsolicited Advice: Leave campus for the day
Once again, no one asked, but I have thoughts to share. My unsolicited advice is to get off William Jewell College’s campus for the day. Go. Leave. I’ll even drive you. There are certainly perks to going to a small school – the strong student-teacher connections, the opportunity to establish…
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Opinion: Saying no does not make you selfish or unkind
I say no often and without guilt. It has become one of the things I am most proud of myself for. While people often attribute saying no to appearing selfish or unkind, knowing your limits and when to say no can ultimately allow you to demonstrate kindness to others in…
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Opinion: We connected while staying apart
I used to never get phone calls – maybe one every couple of months if I was lucky. But at the time, it didn’t matter how often my phone rang because I was always hearing other people’s voices, talking to them face-to-face. I would get text messages like “hey how…
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Opinion: Conspiracy Theory – Frank Olson was murdered, not suicidal
On Nov. 28, 1953, Dr. Frank Olson died on impact after falling 13 floors from his room in the Statler Hotel in New York City. After a police investigation, it was determined that Olson either jumped or fell to his death — a tragedy that was not entirely uncommon in…
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Opinion: Jon Ossoff, The Man TikTok Simped For
TikTok goes through phases of obsession. One day the trending video is a catchy dance and the next it’s dalgona coffee. Recently, the obsession has moved to Jon Ossoff. One such TikTok had the caption of “Suddenly I love watching daily Senate debates #jonossoff.” The video itself shows Ossoff walking…
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