Basketball as a whole experienced an almost unthinkable loss when a five-time NBA champion for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, and eight others tragically passed away in a helicopter crash. The event occurred as Bryant was on his way to a basketball game with his daughter, Gianna Bryant, who…
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Free bus fare for Kansas City residents weighs access vs. affordability
At the root of the public transportation conversation happening within Kansas City local government is a simple question of priorities. Should affordability be maintained as a barrier to access to public transportation or does access preclude consideration of affordability? Mayor Quinton Lucas and CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation…
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Top 10: Artists you (probably) don’t know
My personal philosophy toward music is simple. The act of listening to a song is an experiential encounter during which you can properly expose yourself to perspectives unlike your own. The beauty of a song, although it is an actual result of physical musical production, is truly represented by the…
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Growing number of colleges change admissions policy
American schooling has long been defined by its distinct stepping stones which eventually lead students to and through higher education. In high school, heightened anxiety from academically minded students is common in the face of necessary and rigorous standardized testing. Each student is told that if they want to attend…
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Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”
Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” is a new television series spearheaded by Wu-Tang members RZA and Method Man. One of the most predominant 90’s hip-hop groups, Wu-Tang Clan defined a generation in terms of style, tone and culture. The direction of this project seems to put a gritty taste in…
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Diversity and Inclusion at William Jewell – Part 1
Diversity and inclusion has become a feature of William Jewell College’s mission, strategic plan and conversation on campus. The relevance for students, faculty and staff alike make it an apt consideration for the school on an institutional level. However, the discussion is often limited to identifying the necessity for Jewell…
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Students present at 2019 Duke Colloquium
On April 26, classes on the campus of William Jewell College halted as over 50 Jewell students presented their artistic and research projects at the 2019 David Nelson Duke Colloquium. Each year, Jewell collectively pauses for a day in April to exhibit the academic pursuits that students have achieved over…
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Opinion: Save the Bees
For the last time, save the damn bees. The role that bees play in our ecosystem is a particularly vital one. They have dutifully fulfilled this role for over 50 million years – buzzing, pollinating and prospering. They bless us with beautiful hues of color, sprucing up this earth despite…
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Album Review: “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”
Billie Eilish has spent much of her young, blossoming career gathering a mythic status about herself. The release of “Ocean Eyes” in 2016 introduced the world to the stunning voice of the also stunningly young Eilish. In the wake of the buzz, Eilish created with her debut single, relative silence…
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