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Remembering Monsignor Michael Flanagan’s legacy in Columbia
After over 61 years of pastoral assignments, colleagues and family say that Monsignor Michael Flanagan's presence in the Columbia and Boone County communities was felt and very well known. Flanagan, the former pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, died Oct. 30, 2026 in County Sligo, Ireland, surrounded by family. He was 88. kAmu=2?282? H2D 3@C? @? |2J b`[ `hbg :? r@F?EJ #@D4@>>@?[ xC6=2?5] w6 3682? D6>:?2CJ DEF5:6D 2E $E] y@9?VD r@==686 $6>:?2CJ :? (2E6C7@C5[ xC6=2?5[ :?
Truman VA Medical Center hosts second Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
The Truman VA's Women Veteran's Program hosted its second Strides for Strength Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Wednesday morning. Veterans, families, medical center staff and community members were invited to walk in support of breast cancer awareness and education. Kristy Lee Boresi is the Women Veteran Program manager at the VA and has been working to keep up with the fast-growing population of female veterans.
Action! Behind the scenes of four films shot in Columbia
A parking garage. A pizzeria. A mall. A basement concert venue. These might seem like ordinary spaces, but these unassuming Columbia staples have helped filmmakers bring their stories from script to screen. Columbia doesn't have the celebrity culture or industry infrastructure of larger filmmaking hubs, but many local directors and producers say our college town has something that's harder to manufacture: a community of people ready to help.
Claire Rosinkranz is the new pop princess
I first saw Claire Rosinkranz in Chicago at Thalia Hall, a tiny indoor venue that hits capacity at about 800 fans. It was Feb. 4, 2023, and she had just released her album “Just Because.” I had been listening to her for a little while before her show, but I didn’t fully fall in love with her music until this show. Mehro was the first opener, with a short set and a vibe very similar to Sombr’s. DWLLRS performed next, with a very similar vibe to The Lumineers.
Morrell elected presiding judge of the 13th Circuit Court
Judge Stephanie Morrell was elected as the next presiding judge over the 13th Circuit Court, according to a news release Wednesday. The group of judges serving within the 13th Circuit Court voted to elect Morrell at a meeting of the Court En Banc on Tuesday. Morrell will became the third woman to serve as presiding judge of the 13th Circuit Court. When her two-year term starts on Jan.
New downtown Columbia nightclub in the works to replace Silverball
Elev8, a new nightclub and cocktail lounge, announced it is opening where Silverball once was on South Ninth Street. The business appeared on Instagram Sept. 4, sharing its plans to open a nightclub and cocktail lounge with quality VIP service. The nightclub will host local DJs, music, dancing and more, with a menu of a dozen handcrafted cocktails, according to the business’s website. The owner, Karen Geotz, also owns Dive Bar on Business Loop 70, which opened in 2017.
Columbia City Council plans public hearing on Flock cameras
Columbia City Council members agreed Tuesday to hold a public hearing on the city’s Flock camera system, months before the surveillance technology’s contract is up for renewal. Council member Christina Hartman proposed the motion during Tuesday’s meeting. The council approved the Flock system in October 2024. Since then, the community has raised concerns about privacy and the use of automated license plate reader technology during community discussions about the system.
City Council plans public hearing on Flock cameras
Columbia City Council members agreed Tuesday to hold a public hearing on the city’s Flock camera system, months before the surveillance technology’s contract is up for renewal. Council member Christina Hartman proposed the motion during Tuesday’s meeting. The council approved the Flock system in October 2024. Since then, the Columbia community has raised concerns about privacy and the use of automated license plate reader technology during community discussions about the system.
Two projects continue to boost the number of affordable homes in Columbia
Two decisive steps were taken Wednesday to address the need for affordable housing in Columbia. First, Job Point’s YouthBuild and Construction programs put the latest home in its Affordable Housing Project on the market. A $250,000 investment in the Providence Walkway Apartments redevelopment project was also announced Wednesday by the Veterans United Foundation and the Columbia Housing Authority. Job Point’s building project 903 N.
Where are they now? Vox caught up with three Missouri bands 10 years later
A decade ago, they were touring in vans and playing dive bars. Vox met them on the road, at festivals and diners to ask about the music, the miles and the maybes that come with the music industry. Ten (or so) years later, Vox asks them the same questions and more. This is then and now.
5 classic films you need to watch before you call yourself a cinephile
This past semester, I took an American Film class at the University of Missouri, where we watched movies from 1892 to 1952. The course started with silent black and white pictures and ended with Technicolor movie musicals. You would be shocked to see how many modern-day movies reuse techniques and cinematography of old black and white classics – I know I was.
Summer concert series kicks off at Stephens Lake Park
The Stephens Lake Amphitheater Concert Series starts this week. The first concert of the free outdoor series will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Stephens Lake Park. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmr@=F>3:2 y2KK ~C496DEC2 H:== <:4< @77 E96 DF>>6C D9@H42D6 3J 7:==:?8 E96 2:C H:E9 :ED `g\:?DECF>6?E 4@>A2?J] k^Am kA 5:ClQ=ECQm|@:C2 %96:D[ C64C62E:@? DA64:2=:DE @7 DA64:2= 6G6?ED 2E E96 r@=F>3:2 !2C<D 2?5 #64C62E:@? s6A2CE>6?E[ D2:5 A6@A=6 @7E6? DEF>3=6 :?E@ E96 4@?46CE 3J 244:56?E H96?
The reel life of Columbia movie theaters
True/False Film Fest is the most definitive film culture experience in Columbia, but when the festival tents come down and the festgoers disperse, the city’s movie theaters continue to bring people together week after week. From blockbuster premieres to short films, Columbia’s culture of film reaches far beyond the annual fest. Through numbers, Vox explores the rich past and present of movie theaters in Columbia. The first film screened in Columbia was in 1897 at the Haden Opera House.
State Historical Society highlights Route 66 on virtual road trip
In true Route 66 fashion, the State Historical Society of Missouri has embarked on a statewide road trip. Katie Seale, the State Historical Society's resident Route 66 expert, is leading a virtual guide of restaurants, museums and more for a traveling exhibition: Missouri’s Main Street: 100 Years of Route 66. kAm$62=6 H:== A@DE D9@CE G:56@D 2?5 A:4EFC6D @?
Unbound Book Festival lassos in submissions for writing workshop
Unbound Book Festival is accepting submissions from beginner writers and published professionals for its First Page Rodeo. At First Page Rodeo, people submit the first page of anything they are working on to be reviewed by panel of judges. The judges will choose five winning authors to have their work posted to the festival website for discussion and evaluation by a panel of experts publicly on the site, according to the festival website.
Loved Wuthering Heights? You’ll love these too
Whether you are a literature classics nerd or were just there for Jacob Elordi, “Wuthering Heights” captured your attention and cracked a few eggs along the way. “Wuthering Heights” was a mix of traditional characters and plot, with a mix of modern music and costuming. It had such a unique Emerald Fennell style to it, I know you’ve been chasing for more of that same vibe.
Which documentaries from bygone True/False fests are still in your mind's eye?
Known for its energetic community and curated film selections, True/False Film Fest is one of the world's top documentary showcases. But since the fest began in 2003, which films have left festgoers reminiscing for years? To find out, Vox spoke to four longtime attendees. Journalist Max Havey remembers The Act of Killing (2012) Max Havey has been attending the film festival for 12 years (he even once covered it for Vox). Now, he writes about the fest for St. Louis Magazine.
Which documentaries from bygone True/False fests are still in your mind's eye?
Known for its energetic community and curated film selections, True/False Film Fest is one of the world's top documentary showcases. But since the fest began in 2003, which films have left festgoers reminiscing for years? To find out, Vox spoke to four longtime attendees. Journalist Max Havey remembers The Act of Killing (2012) Max Havey has been attending the film festival for 12 years (he even once covered it for Vox). Now, he writes about the fest for St. Louis Magazine.
Oscars 2026: The Big Shocks and Big Scores
We moved on too quickly from the nominations list. I spent my winter break in Hollywood and the buzz post-Golden Globes and anxiety pre-Oscar nomination release filled the city. Those anxieties were put to rest Jan. 22 for the most part because, like every year, the list definitely had its surprises. This is the first year in Academy history where all judges will be required to watch all nominated films in a category before they can cast their ballot.
CoMo Restaurant Week shines spotlight on local restaurants
Restaurant owners and local businesses are coming together again to heat things up this winter season when business may be slow. The first winter COMO Restaurant Week takes place from Friday to Feb. 8 at businesses across the city. Marketing coordinator Mary Herndon said she works behind the scenes with restaurant owners to design, print and deliver the menus to expand on progress made by 2025's Summer COMO Restaurant Week.
My Thoughts on the New Season of “The Bear”
I just finished the hit comedy-drama “The Bear” – late to the game, I know – and we moved on from it way too soon. Season 4 came out this past summer, but I finally sat down to watch the season’s ten newest episodes- and it wasn’t necessarily what I wanted. The yelling, the Chicago accents, the chaos and the family dynamic between all the characters is what really captured me in seasons 1-3. In this past season, I didn’t really feel that.
My most anticipated movies for 2026
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. Here's what to look for in this upcoming year for film and why 2026 could be Hollywood's biggest comeback year yet, for me at least. New IMAX technology and stacked cast lists lie in store for 2026, fostering hope and excitement after a quite disappointing year of film.
Gilmore Girls is deemed the fall show, but why?
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. As soon as the leaves turn amber and the air smells like fall, almost every girl you know hits play on "Gilmore Girls. " Stars Hollow's plaid shirts, coffee mugs and quirky town charm feel like autumn's official love language. Rewatching isn't just nostalgia; it's a seasonal ritual, as essential as your first iced pumpkin drink from Starbucks.
Things I wish people told me before going to Mizzou
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. Going to a school far away from home or even close to home can be super intimidating. Especially if that school has over 30,000 students and a relatively new Southeastern Conference (SEC) culture everyone is trying to figure out. Don't worry, there are many ways to make your experience way more enjoyable here on campus. Here are a few I wish I knew when I was in your shoes.
The Real Truths of the Magazine Industry: Insights from New York Magazine, ELLE, Vanity Fair and more
Through the Magazine Club at The University of Missouri, we were given the opportunity to take a week-long trip to New York City and visit multiple publications around the city. After months of planning and communication with Mizzou alumni, we were given special clearance to visit multiple offices. Inside the office, we were able to sit down with a panel of different staff members. Some were strategic communications, some journalism, some Mizzou grads, some New Yorkers.
If Houston Loses, Someone Come Check On Me: March Madness Men’s Final Four
March is simply the best month of the year, despite the fact I’ve wanted to set my brackets on fire since the first round of games. Whether you are a sports statistical analyst for ESPN or picking your favorite colors along the way, you pretty much have an equal shot at winning it all. Nothing is guaranteed; every team has a shot at the title. This year’s final four is going to be insane and a must watch, even if you aren’t a diehard basketball fan.
USC’s JuJu Watkins & USWNT’s Tierna Davidson Tear ACLs in the Same Week - Why Women Face Higher Injury Risks but Lack Research
In a troubling week for women’s sports, USC basketball star JuJu Watkins and USWNT defender Tierna Davidson both suffered ACL tears, underscoring a major issue in female athletics. Women are two to eight times more likely to suffer this devastating knee injury than men, due to anatomical differences and hormonal fluctuations. Despite this heightened risk, only 6% of ACL research focuses on a female demographic, raising concerns about gender gaps in sports science.
4 Concerts and 3 Festivals to Listen for this Summer
So far this year we’ve been listening to a lot of girly pop singers, new country blends and crazy diss tracks. But are any of your favorite artists ACTUALLY touring this summer? Let’s take a look at some of the big concerts happening this summer because it can’t come soon enough. Also, at the end: Festivals with insane lineups you will not believe. Looking to see big artists on tour this summer?
Wait... Is Mizzou good at basketball now?
Last year, Mizzou students didn’t even fill the stands in the Mizzou arena. This year, people are fighting over tickets on Snapchat stories. But why? In the 2023-2024 season, the Tigers went 0-18 in the conference’s regular season; the first winless season in over a century. That’s zero wins in the SEC for a whole season. ZERO. In that overall season, they gained eight non-conference wins out of 24 games.
Celebrating Black History Month in Columbia: 5 local businesses you have to visit
Celebrating culture is important to students and residents here in Columbia, Mo. What better way to celebrate Black History Month this February than to visit these five hot spots in Columbia?! One in five Black adults in the United States feel that owning a business defines their personal financial success, according to a survey from Pew Research Center in 2023.
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