Since December 2022, Student Life has hosted a monthly Happy Hour at the Perch, a coffee shop in the Yates-Gill College Union. This event is a nice opportunity for students, staff and faculty members to interact with each other in an informal setting. As non-alcoholic beverages are also served, the…
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Opinion: Everyone can, and should, be vegan
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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The Smallest Hill: Public bathroom etiquette
I get it. College students are busy. Always being on the move and trying to maximize your time inevitably leads to shortcuts in the name of efficiency. However, there is really no excuse for the mortifying lack of hygiene that I have witnessed in Jewell’s public bathrooms. As someone with…
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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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Squishmallows: Fad or Fame?
In current popular culture, trends and fads take hold of its participants at unprecedented speeds highly contributed to by platforms like TikTok. Along with the trends of music, dance, and fashion that commonly gain popularity on TikTok, products are often promoted as well. Everyone has seen the round cuddly stuffed…
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Smallest Hill: Making your bed is a waste of time
I find many household tasks to be grueling. I avoid tasks like washing the dishes, dusting, and vacuuming for as long as I can. As boring as these tasks may be, they have gratifying outcomes once completed. For example, when you are done with the dishes, you have a clean…
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Opinion: It was time for Moodle to go
If you are a student at William Jewell College, you have used our learning management platform: Moodle. While Jewell has been using Moodle since roughly 2015, and while it is a fairly simple platform on the surface, it has major problems rooted deep into its very being. Personally, Moodle has…
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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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The Smallest Hill: Even if it’s just a cold, you should still consider wearing your mask
Ever since the first mandate nearly 600 days ago, masks have become a universal necessity in the public eye. However, despite a robust international call for sick individuals to use masks, some people still aren’t getting the big picture. It should be common sense to protect yourself and others from…
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