Since 1987, Liberty, Missouri, has prohibited its residents from owning pit bulls. In recent years, animal rights organizations have pressured lawmakers and citizens to repeal…
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Psychiatrist loses Kansas license, still allowed to practice in Missouri
A doctor accused of having sex with several of his patients and exploiting another patient for economic gain is still allowed to practice in Missouri…
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Marijuana legalization efforts gaining steam in Missouri
Using a 2015 national survey, the National Institute on Drug Abuse determined that marijuana is the most frequently used illicit drug. However, recent changes in…
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Opinion: Missouri is the worst state in America for mental health care. Here’s how to fix it
When it comes to mental health care in the U.S., Missouri is the worst. According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), an organization…
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Experts predict uptick in tornadic activity
As winter has given way to spring, the warmer weather has heralded the emergence of tornado season across the United States. The conditions for frequent…
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Opinion: Save the Bees
For the last time, save the damn bees. The role that bees play in our ecosystem is a particularly vital one. They have dutifully fulfilled…
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Opinion: As enrollment at Jewell changes, thinking needs to as well
The atmosphere of William Jewell College’s campus is changing. As Jewell has experienced a number of significant events in the past three years – for…
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Student Senate cabinet responds to published criticism
Recently, The Hilltop Monitor published a controversial opinion article criticizing the current Student Senate. The article was written by a bystander of the Senate, not…
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MU revises Greek life policies to promote safe Greek experiences
Recently, The University of Missouri (MU) made amendments to their Greek life policies in the hope of creating a safer and more inclusive Greek environment…
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