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Campus prepares for hibernation; limited...
Kate Woolery- Staff Writer
12/9/11
Winter break is approaching quickly. While many of us are preparing to go back home, others are filling out registration forms to stay on campus over the break.
Last year alone, 258 students resided on campus over Christmas break. Ernie Stufflebean, assistant dean of students and director of Residence Life, expects around the same number of applicants this year. However, he was unable to give a specific number of students that will be staying on campus due...
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CUA strives to provide inclusiveness; students...
When comedian Dan Ahdoot performed at William Jewell College, he was told by College Union Activities to keep his material at a PG-13 level. Ahdoot complied but spent a great deal of his routine mocking the rule. CUA, which brought Ahdoot to campus, places this limitation on any performer that comes to campus. Also, dances sponsored by the organization must play songs that are edited and screened by Student Affairs. According to Sara...
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Monitor investigates diversity’s place in...
Edward Scott, Jr.- Staff Writer
12/9/11
The idea of a liberal arts education is to offer a broad spectrum of perspectives and world views with particular attention to understanding different disciplines and beliefs. By contrasting those, the student will ideally learn critical thinking skills and leave the college as a well-rounded and less ignorant individual. It could be argued that diversity in faculty and staff plays a role in providing such an education in addition to diversity in...
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