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What the Royals Mean to Kansas City

23 September 2016
Alexandria Acord
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In the past year, I’ve noticed that first-time Kansas City visitors tend to ask me one of two questions: “Why is there construction everywhere?” or…

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Fantasy Football Advice: Week Two

16 September 2016
Taylor Tummons
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It’s that time of year again. Fantasy football is back! Here’s some advice to help you to victory in week two. Start These Players! Eli…

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Give a Puck: Why you should care about hockey

16 September 2016
Danielle Wiles
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Hockey is an under-appreciated sport that more people should give a chance. In our culture, hockey is often very overlooked and overshadowed by baseball, football…

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Restarting the Conversation: Colin Kaepernick

16 September 2016
Sofia Arthurs-Schoppe
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A fresh take on the protests by Colin Kaepernick. Every once in a while, masses find unity in a sight, an action, a concept or…

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Senior Spotlight: Matt Crawford

22 April 2016
Kristen Agar
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Senior psychology and business administration major Matt Crawford came to Jewell four years ago, but he’s not ready to leave just yet. He took a…

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Softball team receives new facilities

22 April 2016
Alyssa Young
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The William Jewell College softball team recently updated its facilities. Construction on the new locker rooms was completed Feb. 5, 2016. The locker rooms were…

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Obscure Sports Weekly: Extreme ironing

22 April 2016
Grace Webber
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Extreme ironing is the sport for you if you want to combine sport with performance art. It entails hiking or climbing to a remote location and ironing…

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An update on the budget of Jewell athletics department

15 April 2016
Taylor Tummons
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William Jewell College is home to 471 athletes. That is 46.2 percent of the total student population. The coach of each individual program recruits at…

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Thank You Kobe

15 April 2016
Jake Marlay
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There are two specific memories of Kobe Bryant that I still remember vividly and probably always will. The first memory was March 8, 2013 when…

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