What do approximately 20 engaged students, 10 invested faculty and staff, and an inordinate number of Chipotle burritos have in common? They were all gathered in Yates Gill College Union 221 for a University Innovation Fellows (UIF) hosted Rapid-Prototyping and problem solving event, April 18. The event was headed by…
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Students raise concerns about on-campus housing policy
Complaints about racial bias in the housing assignment procedure at William Jewell College surfaced during the March 27 Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) event, but Ernie Stufflebean, assistant dean of Student Life and director of Residence Life, calls those concerns surprising and completely unfounded. Allegations that a majority of, self-identified, African…
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Dr. Wright-Riggins discusses the importance of right-sizing religious liberty
Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, who has more than 40 years of community and congregational service, came to William Jewell College to discuss religious freedom at his event, “Right-sizing Religious Liberty and Why It Matters.” This lecture was part of the Baptist Joint Committee’s 2019 Shurden Series of lectures.…
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Athlete of the Week: Blake Alexander
Senior nursing major Blake Alexander was recently named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week. He added this title to an extensive list of achievements, which he has compiled throughout his career at William Jewell College. During his time at Jewell, he has set school records for both…
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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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Letter to the Editor: Hannah Payne
Most of our campus possesses an incorrect understanding of the word “racism.” Racism is more than a joke that a group of friends whisper to each other. It is more than uttering a single racial slur. It is more than hanging a Confederate flag in a dorm room or pretending…
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Government Shutdown and Financial Aid
On Sept. 30, 2015, the United States Senate avoided a government shutdown by voting to continue funding for federal agencies until Dec. 11. This means that the “shutdown crisis” will reoccur this winter. While students are not on the forefront of most minds when worrying about this issue, a government shutdown could…
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An in-depth look at sexual assault at Jewell in light of recent allegations
On May 3, a former student, identified only by her initials, A.P., filed a lawsuit against William Jewell College regarding a sexual assault that occurred during Homecoming week of 2017. In the suit, A.P. claims that she was sexually assaulted and raped by a fellow Jewell student identified only as…
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