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The Challenge of Non-News News: Cutting Through the Confusion

In today’s fast-paced digital world, information spreads faster than ever. But with this constant flow…

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The Given Life

When I was a young girl, I dreamed of traveling the world and writing about…

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Crab and Shrimp au Gratin

Hopefully, everyone had a great time on Fat Tuesday. I’m sure some may have had…

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The COMO Mojo: Lessons from the Late Shift

Since turning 16, I’ve had five, and my first one was hands-down the worst (yet,…

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What’s Love Got to Do with It?   

I will confess — I do appreciate a good Hallmark movie. I like to get…

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Reflecting on Columbia’s Growth

When I first moved to Columbia in 1998 to attend the University of Missouri, the…

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Beef Stroganoff a la Hoss

It’s the time of year when humanity is coming out of the mid-winter doldrums. Dry…

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The COMO Mojo: Reimagining Your Passion

If there’s one thing January teaches us, it’s that extreme resolutions rarely stick. Yes, it’s…

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Anxious Mind, Peaceful Practices  

In my 23.9 years of living, I’ve been incredibly fortunate when it comes to my…

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Let’s Commit to Being ‘Here’ in Each Moment  

As the new year begins, I find myself reflecting on the privilege of serving as…

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Reviewing Your Year  

Ready or not, as you read this column, the calendar has turned. 2024 lays behind…

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Hoss’s ‘Oignon Francais’

The lights are gone, the decorations are put away, and there is an emptiness of…