Rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise in the U.S and health care professionals are noticing an increase in the prevalence of…
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Operation: Ceasefire KC raises awareness of violent crime and homicide through attempted murder-free weekend
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…
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Opinion: The Tinder Epidemic
With the rise in social media usage, online dating has become a common way to find a partner. The most common dating app is currently…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: President Trump’s trade policy of ignorance
President Trump’s threat of tariffs on imports of Chinese goods began at midnight July sixth. Immediately thereafter, China imposed their own steep, retaliatory tariffs on…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Trump’s trade war triggers trouble in international relations
Since his days campaigning for the presidency, President Trump has been a vehement critic of free trade and past American trade policies in general. Expressing…
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Senior Showcase: Monitor Editorial Staff
This May, six members of the Hilltop Monitor editorial staff will graduate. Each senior shared their experience on the Monitor, memories of Jewell and plans…
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Why the US missile attack on Syria was misguided
Last week the United States, along with Britain and France, launched a missile attack on Syria in response to a chemical attack, allegedly perpetrated by…
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Remembering the life of Barbara Bush
Former first lady of the United States, Barbara Bush, passed away April 17, 2018 in her Houston home surrounded by loved ones. She chose to…
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