March 20 was the official beginning of the spring season, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy spring in Kansas City. Leaving the…
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10 Black-Owned Businesses in Kansas City and Liberty
A great way to celebrate Black History Month is to shop local and support Black business owners. Historically, Black business owners have faced systemic oppression…
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The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide on a budget
This Valentine’s Day weekend, you may be trying to find last-minute gifts that will warm the heart of someone special. Finding the perfect gift is…
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Hobby Feature: Georgia Hatfield’s Christmas Sweater Collection
Georgia Hatfield, a sophomore elementary education major, loves Christmas and celebrates all season by wearing Christmas sweaters. Most people have one or two Christmas sweaters,…
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Hobby Feature: Grace Peterson’s Film Photography
Grace Peterson, sophomore elementary education major, enjoys using her free time to express her creativity through film photography. She likes shooting portraits of friends and…
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World Vegetarian Day
October 1st was World Vegetarian Day, a great day to celebrate a meatless lifestyle and its benefits. The vegetarian diet and lifestyle are widely held…
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The Case for the 9 a.m. Lecture
As a night owl, I despise waking up early for class. The night before, I begrudgingly set my alarm for the next morning and embrace…
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The Smallest Hill: Zoos are overrated
For many people, going to the zoo was a vital part of their childhood and created lifelong memories. It is time to recognize that zoos…
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Spring 2021: A Review of The Hilltop Monitor’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Goals
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the country, and yet with the worst presumably behind us, marginalized populations continue to take the brunt…
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