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Tag: Perspectives

Do guns make campuses safer or more dangerous?

15 April 2016
Brett Stone
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States are reevaluating the need for guns on college campuses, whether or not they protect or threaten to students Within the history of college campus…

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Senior Erin Ahart looks ahead to medical school at Kansas University

14 April 2016
Jesse Lundervold
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William Jewell College senior chemistry major and pre-medicine minor Erin Ahart was recently accepted into the University of Kansas (KU) School of Medicine. Beginning mid-July,…

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Letter to the Editor: Bruce Rash

8 April 2016
Drew Novak
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A friend of mine, in her scathing exit review of the College, wrote that apathy is a cancer that is plaguing this campus. Though I…

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Katheryne Baker accepted to four graduate programs for vocal performance

8 April 2016
Cole Allee
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William Jewell College senior Katheryne Baker, vocal performance major, has been accepted into all four graduate programs for which she auditioned. Baker was offered auditions…

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Spreading goodwill: Grosshart to join Peace Corps

8 April 2016
Taylor Tummons
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Jessie Grosshart, senior history and English major, was recently accepted into the Peace Corps. Beginning in July, she will spend 27 months living in South…

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Meet the Department: History

8 April 2016
Hannah Garner
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Critical Thought and Inquiry (CTI) classes allow students to learn subjects outside of their major and get to know professors in other departments. However, you…

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TAK students and faculty attend annual Society of Biblical Literature meeting in St. Louis

8 April 2016
Alyssa Young
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Theta Alpha Kappa (TAK) honor society is a group which recognizes the academic achievements of students studying religion and theology. Originally established by Professor Albert…

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The Campaign Trails: Conventions

8 April 2016
Drew Novak
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Conventions are a central element of America’s electoral system. They are where the Republican and Democratic parties officially decide upon who their candidate for president…

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Rutliff begins internship with Nordstrom after graduation

24 March 2016
Erin Melton
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William Jewell College senior Leah Rutliff, communication, French and ACT-In major, has been as accepted as a Nordstrom Retail Management Intern in Kansas City, Mo.…

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