June 2016

Who Turned out the Light?

Reflecting on light pollution in Columbia.    Four miniscule pinpricks of white – Europa, Ganymede, Io, and Callisto – section the rust-colored globe in half, like the tear-away fold on a piece of paper. At the bottom of the striped orange ball, in the middle, a deep red spot can just be made out. Even […]

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The Business of Giving

Local business devote their time, expertise, and financial resources to help the community.    Sometimes, giving back is as simple as changing an out-of-reach light bulb. Underwriting the cost of pledge forms. Donating a portion of your paycheck. Or doing laundry for someone in need. The options for getting involved are endless, and many Columbia

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More Challenges Ahead for MU

Figures released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau estimate Columbia’s population is now 119,109, making it Missouri’s fourth largest city and the fastest growing metropolitan area in the state. Before officials rush out to update figures posted on signs that guard the city’s principal portals, let’s take a timeout for a reality check. Since the

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