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 Manning (vs. New Orleans): Manning played a solid game in Dallas on Sunday and will look to exploit another bad defense in week 2. Although…
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What should the Chiefs do about Jamaal Charles?
Jamaal Charles will turn 29 in December. He is coming off of his second ACL tear in five years. We are all witnesses to the fact that Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware have proven to be capable players who can help Kansas City win, even in the playoffs. So the question…
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An update on the budget of Jewell athletics department
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 his or her discretion, choosing the athletes that they think can best contribute to their team. During the 2014-2015 school year, Jewell spent $67,650 on recruiting. The…
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AFE: Vermin Supreme are all around Jewell
With Dr. David Sallee set to retire at the end of this year, the Board of Trustees has selected Vermin Supreme to be the new president of William Jewell College. Supreme has previously campaigned to be the president of the entire country and it’s likely that his political policy will…
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If This Is It: A tribute to Tamba Hali
It’s that time of year. Once again, the Kansas City Chiefs management has to face the Tamba Hali Dilemma: reconfigure his pay and bring him back or let him walk. This year specifically, Hali’s contract has expired, and the front office will need to give him a brand new deal…
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William Jewell College Baseball Season Preview: 2016
William Jewell College baseball is coming off of arguably their most accomplished season ever. In 2015, the Cardinals finished with an overall record of 38-19 and 24-12 within the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). They achieved a third place finish in a tough GLVC conference. And, for the first time…
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Winter X-Games 2016
The Winter X-Games were held in Aspen, Colo. Jan. 28-31 for the 15th year. For four days, over 200 athletes from all over the world competed for gold on Buttermilk Mountain. The X-Games have become increasingly popular over the years, gaining a massive following and seeming to produce more extreme sports…
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A reflection on the first semester
With only a couple of weeks left in the semester and finals approaching, half of many students’ first year in college is wrapping up. The Hilltop Monitor asked first-years about their first semester. Moving away to college is a life-changing event, especially as it relates to the living situation of students. After 18…
Read MoreTime for a new quarterback in Kansas City
I remember the day Kansas City traded for Alex Smith. It came at the price of two second round draft picks, which seemed a little pricey, but I shrugged this off as I, along with every other Chiefs fan, was happy to finally have a competent quarterback (QB) in town.…
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