MU’s new play creates an immersive theater experience. “What kind of boat did you come in on? Was it a jazz boat?” “Not everyone has a jazz boat, Gatherer.” Last night, I sat in a cushioned folding chair trying to decide how to respond to the actors in front of me. They were in character, […]
Sometimes we need a change of scenery and a new dining experience. Columbia offers so many restaurants, but it can be nice to get away to a place less localized. Here at COMO Living, we recommend Baxter’s Lakeside Grille, a short drive away in Lake Ozark. Baxter’s sits high above the lake allowing you to
After she got back from her deployment in Iraq, Heather Brown couldn’t sleep. When she wasn’t at work or attending class at MU, she shut herself off from others. Asking for help can be painful for those experiencing a mental health crisis. For members of the military, the stigma surrounding mental health and treatment is
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Semper fidelis: always faithful. The motto of the United States Marine Corps encompasses the ideals of all (Marine or otherwise) who serve. This ideal, so ingrained in our country’s armed forces, tends to influence the lives of our veterans as well. Just ask Bryan Ninichuck, owner of Wingate Pest Control and Lawn Care, and Larry
This time, it’s personal. Well, sort of. I thought I’d share some reflections of a recent working trip to Washington, D.C. It afforded me a rare and interesting opportunity to meet with the President of the United States in the Oval Office. On Friday, May 18, as I was waist-deep in the final day of the 2018
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2025? 2025! I predict that 2025 will be the year when the new, improved version of Columbia Regional Airport will finally be up and running. The improved version will include a new terminal with a still-to-be-determined number of enclosed jetways, more parking, and the longer (7,460 feet) main runway. It will also include additional non-stop
We’re proud to recognize the businesses and people keeping Columbia looking good and running smoothly. Because of your continued and growing support of Columbia’s businesses and leaders, we increased the number of categories from 35 to 39 in this year’s fourth annual Top of the Town awards. Let’s check out the first and second place
The criminal justice program is what first attracted Landon Miller to Columbia College. Miller, the recent recipient of an honorable medical discharge after more than four years of service with the Marine Corps Reserve, wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. After doing some research, Miller decided that Columbia College’s price and prestige profile
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You don’t feel well. You aren’t sure what is going on, so you schedule an appointment with a doctor. Your health care provider makes a potentially debilitating diagnosis, recommending treatment and regular follow-up care through methods that are scientifically proven to help individuals overcome your illness. You respond by saying, “No thanks.” Not because of
On Tuesday, August 7, Columbia voters will have the opportunity to go to the polls and exercise the important right to vote. This year, more than 60 candidates from five different political parties have filed to serve in positions ranging from senator to county auditor. Voters will also decide the fate of two important issues.
