Lauren Sable Freiman

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MU continues rebound from 2015 protests

In 2015, a student’s hunger strike, football players’ refusal to practice or play, and other…

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Faith and Community

Located at the corner of Providence and Broadway, it’s hard to miss Second Missionary Baptist…

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Making Kids’ Day Dreams Come True

Since 2014, Day Dreams Foundation has provided more than $260,000 in scholarships and equipment to…

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An Address & a Phone Number

What happens when you take 350 veterans each year and give them a chance to…

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In the Trenches

As the Veterans United Foundation explored ways to fill a needs gap in the community…

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Your Financial A-Team

As the old saying goes, “You’re only as good as the company you keep.” When…

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Planning for the Unthinkable

You’ve just finished installing a beautiful new pool, complete with an outdoor kitchen and luxurious…

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Fields of Dreams

In the evenings and weekends, COMO’s fields, courts, and gyms fill with camaraderie, competition, and…

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Taking Care of Business

In 1905, the Columbia Commercial Club launched to support businesses around COMO. Today, 117 years…

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New Kids on the City Block

Barbara Buffaloe graduated from MU and began her career at a St. Louis-based architecture firm.…

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On the Record

The April 5 election for Columbia City Council’s Third Ward seat ended with challenger Roy…

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Hitting the Trails

COMO is a great spot for many things, from healthcare and education to arts and…