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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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Opening Day in Kansas City

15 April 2016
Hannah Garner
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The Kansas City Royals started their 2016 the same way they ended their 2015 World Series victory, playing the New York Mets. On Sunday, April…

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Obscure Sports Weekly: Bo-Taoshi

15 April 2016
Amy Mullen
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If you like capture the flag, take a look at this extreme Japanese sport called Bo-Taoshi, the pole-toppling game. Go ahead, open YouTube, and prepare…

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Softball team looks forward to end of season

15 April 2016
Erin Melton
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Despite a number of injuries and early season losses, the William Jewell College softball team is determined to finish its season with a strong performance.…

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Why Erin Andrews deserves more

24 March 2016
Kristen Agar
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Erin Andrews is a goddess. I developed my liking for her by watching her co-host ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” but other people may be…

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Hall of Fame Holley: Jewell’s Own Legend

24 March 2016
Elizabeth Messina
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11 Heart of America Athletic Conference titles, 14 teams to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament, four Final Four teams, three Elite…

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Obscure Sports Weekly: Bocce Ball

24 March 2016
Alexandria Acord
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Bocce ball, after soccer and golf, is the third-most played sport in the world. However, it has only recently become popular in the United States.…

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Obscure Sports Weekly: Stihl Timbersports

11 March 2016
Chandler Eaton
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If you’re looking for a sporting event unlike any other that requires no coordination with a ball and can put your flannel collection to good…

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