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Scholars in the Studio

College art faculty don’t stop being artists when class ends, but the work often has to fit in wherever it can. Creative projects happen after lectures, between grading,...

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The Heart of Play

On any given day or evening, The Kitchen Grill & Games feels less like a single business than a destination for many things between Columbia and Ashland. One...

Exterior view of 1023 E. Walnut St. The street-facing upper level was constructed during the 1939 expansion of the complex. The building was originally set behind a 19th-century house that faced Walnut Street, with the loading dock angled to allow access from behind the house. Credit: Tahlia Heaton, December 2025

A World Beneath Walnut Street

Long before the basements beneath Walnut Street picked up the nickname “the Catacombs,” the block was running on groceries. The neighborhood grew up around the old Wabash depot,...

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a volunteer-led organization that builds and delivers beds to children in need, has been providing new, high-quality beds to Columbia children for almost...

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Rescue Hero

Andy politely snuggles against a visitor’s leg, breathing a satisfied sigh after a reciprocating pat on his cream-colored head. It’s a quiet weekday afternoon, and Andy’s human, Chris...

Women, friends and relax with coffee on sofa for bonding with friendship, comfort and casual conversation. People, morning and warm beverage in afternoon with leisure, communication and happiness

Find Your Opportunity for ‘Hovering’

The glow of the holidays has faded. The lights are packed away, stores are no longer ringing with Christmas songs, routines have settled, and here in Columbia, we’ve...

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite...

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A Football Life: The Second Half

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part story about Andy Hill’s athletic and coaching journey. Click here to read part one.   Andy Hill’s impact...

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The COMO Mojo: Sunshine, Confetti Hearts, and a Love Letter to our City

Ahhh, February. The month of love (and romanticized consumerism!). Not-so-interesting fact about me: I was actually supposed to be born on Valentine’s Day. I’d like to think that...

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55 Reasons We Love Columbia

Columbia, Missouri, locally known as COMO, has a way of growing on you and then never letting go. It’s a college town with a small-town heart, a creative...