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Cross Country perseveres through injuries and gains valuable experience

4 November 2016
Taylor Tummons
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The William Jewell College women’s and men’s cross country teams recently wrapped up their season. The team experienced some challenges, as well as some triumphs.…

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Dak vs. Romo

4 November 2016
Jake Marlay
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This is not the article I was prepared to write. I was going to argue that Dak Prescott hasn’t been as much of a reason…

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Jewell Swimming strives for success in the upcoming season

28 October 2016
Grace Webber
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The William Jewell College swim team kicked off its season Oct. 7 at the University of Missouri. The team hosted their first event at Jewell…

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OBJ and the bright lights of stardom

28 October 2016
Jake Marlay
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How quickly things can change. Nov. 22, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was just an above average rookie playing receiver for the New York Giants. Nov.…

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As sport has become religion, its gods have gotten stronger

28 October 2016
Taylor Tummons
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It seems like athletes are continually getting bigger, faster and stronger. Every time the Olympics roll around, plenty of records that seemed unbreakable are broken. And…

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The domestic violence problem in pro sports

21 October 2016
Taylor Tummons
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A lot of times, our professional sports leagues act as a lens through which we can observe the state of our nation. Jackie Robinson’s entrance…

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Tennis teams end fall season and look towards spring

21 October 2016
Lauren Berndt
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The women’s and men’s tennis fall exhibition seasons have come to a close. The teams will rest up to charge the net again in the…

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The Adaptation of the Runningback

21 October 2016
Jake Marlay
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As NFL offenses have evolved, so has the runningback. Most football fans can vividly remember a time approximately five years ago in which the running…

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On a Roll: WJC volleyball is off to a great start

7 October 2016
Mikayla Roller
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The volleyball team is off to a great start this season, and look to continue their win streak. The William Jewell College volleyball team is…

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