Suzanne Rothwell, associate vice president for advancement at Columbia College, knew something was wrong when she noticed that she had an itchy rash on her legs that wouldn’t go away. Worse, she’d been experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms that had her semi-convinced she was suffering from colon cancer. “I’ve been having symptoms for about 10 years and thought, maybe I had […]
As the sun sets on Missouri’s grasslands and prairies, you can see — if you’re lucky — dozens of tiny flashing lights on the butts of the beloved beetle that is known more commonly as a firefly. However, as the Missouri Department of Conservation website notes, globally and locally these populations have declined due to loss of
Slyman Bros Appliances has invited the community to a grand opening event from May 1 to May 4 at the still-new showroom and warehouse at 1801 Westfall Dr. The store, which opened in November, represented the company’s first expansion outside of St. Louis in 60 years. Grand opening customers get 10 percent off current prices
Your home is your fortress. Defend it well. Home security covers many areas, and the endless options can make the decision daunting. For most, when it comes to home security, they think of technology such as cameras, security systems, and motion detection lights. While those products certainly promote peace of mind for homeowners, one area
As a cognitive psychologist and professor at Stephens College since 2018, Merrill Sapp views the world of animals, specifically elephants, through a unique lens. She attributes that personal passion for elephants to the power of reading. “I’ve always been an animal person, even as a small child. I’ve had a lifelong affinity and interest in animals,” Sapp said.
Several years ago, when one of our kids moved into his own apartment, he asked for a cookbook for Christmas. Being what I thought was a good dad, I got him the same cookbook that I was given many years ago: The Joy of Cooking. Penned by Irma Rombauer and first published in 1931, this holy
Standing half-clothed, staring into the mirror, coffee in hand, with droplets of sweat gathering on one’s cupid’s bow is a morning scene not unfamiliar. Its soundtrack is mutterings of “I have nothing to wear,” often ending with a hurried exit and a day of avoiding mirrors. The relationship we have with clothing is emotional. We
Most Columbians know the Columbia Mall as a place that comes alive at 11 a.m., a hub for window shoppers, food‑court regulars, and determined bar gain hunters. But long before the store fronts glow and the first customers drift in, another community fills the walkways. Their footsteps echo through the corridors, creating a steady rhythm
If you haven’t noticed, some of the harbingers of spring are popping up. Daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths are bravely poking up from their underground hibernation, daring Mother Nature not to freeze them one last time. Songbirds are more prevalent, and optimists — some would say fools — such as me have planted cool weather crops: spinach, lettuces, peas,
Educational video games aren’t exactly new — what grade schooler hasn’t died of dysentery at least once on The Oregon Trail? — but at Adroit Studios, a game design space on the University of Missouri campus, developers are taking them to new heights. The studio’s developers create learning games for audiences ranging from middle school
