Lauren Sable Freiman

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Private School Advantage

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to quickly pivot and reimagine the 2020-2021 school year,…

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Ready for Hire

As “Help Wanted” signs line storefronts and businesses across the country struggle to fill open…

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Quarantine Companions

As life screeched to a halt around the country in March 2020, the phones at…

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The Road to a Columbia Celebration

The CoMo 200 Bicentennial Task Force, appointed by Mayor Brian Treece in early 2018, was…

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Rainbows after the Storm

Twelve percent of women of reproductive age — 1 in 8 couples — struggle with…

Two musicians perform on stage. The guitarist on the left smiles while holding a black electric guitar. The other musician on the right points towards the audience while singing into a microphone, holding a bass guitar. Stage lights illuminate them.

Rocking Out

Each summer, a group of 25 teenagers from around Columbia comes together for a seven-day…

A person in a cap and glasses stands by a large tractor tire, smiling and holding leafy greens. There is a colorful mural in the background.

Bringing Home the Greens

Liz Graznak is pursuing her passion from the ground up with Happy Hollow Farm.

A person wearing protective medical gear, including a face shield, mask, and gown, stands in a brightly lit hospital corridor lined with open doors.

Navigating the Storm

Nurses are used to a fast-paced, constantly changing, and stressful environment, but COVID-19 has challenged…

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In the Face of a Challenge

Over the past nine months, with COVID-19 spreading through Columbia and the world, Dr. Peter…

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Making the Dream Work

Twice each month, a group of people representing a range of creative industries come together…

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Credit Unions vs. Banks 101

There are many flavors of ice cream. Some people prefer chocolate, while others crave vanilla…

A person wearing a dark chefs jacket stands confidently with arms crossed against a textured dark wall. They have short hair and are wearing colorful earrings.

A Flair for Cuisine

How Myah Greene’s passion for cooking has led her to serve mouth-watering cuisine in Columbia.