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From a freshman’s first steps on campus to their walk across the stage at graduation, tradition guides every part of the MU experience. But how do pivotal traditions...

In the evenings and weekends, COMO’s fields, courts, and gyms fill with camaraderie, competition, and spectators as adults engage in a variety of sports leagues. From skilled athletes...

I’m scrolling through a spreadsheet emailed to me by Zach Franklin, sports development supervisor for the Columbia Sports Commission. It’s sorted by the City of Columbia’s fiscal years...

For many COMO residents, gun ownership isn’t about politics. It revolves around precision, discipline, safety, and sport. For those who already own a gun or anyone who wants...

You may have heard that Missouri’s unemployment rate hit a historic low in June. According to the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, Missouri unemployment was...

According to Pew Research Center, 11% of United States veterans are women. That may not sound like many compared to the 89% who are men, but that’s roughly...

There is only one being that encompasses the heart of all Mizzou sports. For so many who grow up in and around COMO, interacting with him — whether...

In 1905, the Columbia Commercial Club launched to support businesses around COMO. Today, 117 years later, the organization — now known as the Columbia Chamber of Commerce —...

For more than 30 years, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce has aimed to acknowledge and appreciate vital contributions, economic impact, and cultural influence of small businesses in COMO....

Barbara Buffaloe graduated from MU and began her career at a St. Louis-based architecture firm. She worked on various projects, and she was good at her job. But,...