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Walter Williams' "Journalist's Creed" comes home to MU

Walter Williams' "Journalist's Creed" comes home to MU

Columbia Missourian — Surrounded by editors, reporters and faculty, Dean of the MU School of Journalism David Kurpius brought an important part of journalism history to the "one newsroom" Friday morning. Kurpius and Todd Lorenz, MU extension field specialist, mounted a historical plaque with the Walter Williams' "Journalist's Creed" on it in Lee Hills Hall.
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Several city streets to receive maintenance starting Sunday

Several city streets to receive maintenance starting Sunday

Columbia Missourian — Beginning Sunday evening, maintenance will be performed on several city streets, according to a news release from the city. All sections experiencing overlay work will have lane restrictions but will leave one lane open for traffic.
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Local organizations partner to host community job fair this month

Local organizations partner to host community job fair this month

Columbia Missourian — Columbia economic and workforce development organizations will partner to host a job fair, later this month. The fair will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Armory Sports and Recreation Center, 701 E. Ash St.
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Columbia College welcomes big freshman class as fall semester begins

Columbia College welcomes big freshman class as fall semester begins

Columbia Missourian — The fall semester kicked off Monday at Columbia College, where enrollment is at its highest level in several years. Incoming freshmen and transfer students participated in the school's "Storm the Gate" tradition on a pre-pandemic scale Sunday night. Participating students lined up at the parking lot outside the campus on Rogers Street and walked through the school gates.
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Who let the Dawgs out? Georgia fans return to Columbia

Who let the Dawgs out? Georgia fans return to Columbia

Columbia Missourian — Traveling Georgia fans share their excitement for the upcoming Missouri-Georgia game tomorrow.
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MU scholars program named after Challenger astronaut gets federal funding

MU scholars program named after Challenger astronaut gets federal funding

Columbia Missourian — A scholars program named after Challenger astronaut Ronald McNair will continue at MU for at least the next five years. The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded $1.5 million to the University of Missouri to continue the program, which currently helps 29 students.
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MU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates $30 million addition

MU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates $30 million addition

Columbia Missourian — The MU College of Veterinary Medicine's diagnostic laboratory will receive a roughly 34,000-square-foot addition, university officials said at a groundbreaking ceremony Friday afternoon. The $30 million project will aim to provide adequate biosecurity and biosafety protocols to meet current standards, according to written information provided at the event.
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Mid-Missouri Native Americans gather in Boonville to celebrate culture

Mid-Missouri Native Americans gather in Boonville to celebrate culture

Columbia Missourian — The Harvest Moon Pow Wow returned to Boonville on Saturday for the first time since a two-year sabbatical prompted by COVID-19. For many who attend powwows, "the world doesn't matter, time doesn't matter for some small time; you can take a break and enjoy your family," said Myrietta Esau, public relations manager for Young Bucks and a Hopi-Nation tribe member.
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With Georgia back, MU, Columbia Celebrate 10th anniversary of first SEC game

With Georgia back, MU, Columbia Celebrate 10th anniversary of first SEC game

Columbia Missourian — Ten years ago, Missouri celebrated its first home football game in the SEC by hosting the Georgia Bulldogs — and fans immediately noticed a difference. “I remember being downtown right there on Eighth and Broadway on a Tuesday before the first SEC game and seeing all these cars with Georgia decals and flags on them,” said Steve Owens, who recently retired after many years as the UM System’s legal counsel.
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MU remembers Harlan the dog, campus's best friend

MU remembers Harlan the dog, campus's best friend

Columbia Missourian — MU student faces often broke into smiles when they would see a large, fluffy companion walking about campus. Harlan, an 11-year-old Great Pyrenees dog, brought joy and excitement to college students whenever he came to MU's campus. Whether he was sitting in Speakers Circle or passing by the Columns, students always stopped to say hello.
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Safety panel installation at Fifth and Walnut garage to begin Monday

Safety panel installation at Fifth and Walnut garage to begin Monday

Columbia Missourian — The installation of 150 steel window barriers on the Fifth and Walnut parking garage will begin Monday. The project, which consists of work on levels five through eight, is expected to be completed March 24. The parking structure will remain open for hourly and permit users during construction, according to a news release from the city.
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Rwanda refugee's long journey culminates in Columbia College nursing degree

Rwanda refugee's long journey culminates in Columbia College nursing degree

Columbia Missourian — When Judith Ntimpa received her nursing pin Friday evening during a ceremony at Columbia College, it was more than a symbol of her completion of an associate degree. It was also a representation of how far she has come, after growing up in Rwanda and spending 15 years living and working in a Tanzania refugee camp.
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Artificial intelligence changing the game in MU cancer, muscle research

Artificial intelligence changing the game in MU cancer, muscle research

Columbia Missourian — Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of MU research. The use of machines to mimic human intelligence and collect data is now a prominent feature in cancer research, the study of muscle movements, treatment of neurological disorders and other disciplines at the university.
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MU Chess Team builds on success, prepares for President's Cup

MU Chess Team builds on success, prepares for President's Cup

Columbia Missourian — When Christian Chirila was just 5 years old and living in Romania, he was asked by his family to choose between kindergarten and chess. He had no way of knowing that his choice at such a young age would eventually lead to him founding a nationally-ranked collegiate chess team in the United States decades later.
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MU medical students learn where they'll serve residency during Match Day

MU medical students learn where they'll serve residency during Match Day

Columbia Missourian — Screams of joy erupted in Acuff Atrium Friday at the MU School of Medicine as 111 fourth-year MU medical students ripped open their Match Day envelopes - and learned where they will serve their residency. Match Day is a ceremony held at many universities throughout the U.S.
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MU art professor displays 'resilience' through artwork after brain injury

MU art professor displays 'resilience' through artwork after brain injury

Columbia Missourian — After experiencing a stroke in 2013, MU art professor Jessica Thornton faced many challenges, including walking, speaking and writing her name. Several doctors told her she probably would not be able to paint again, which is her passion.
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Going out on a high note: Choral director retiring after 20 years at MU

Going out on a high note: Choral director retiring after 20 years at MU

Columbia Missourian — The audience broke into a standing ovation earlier this month at First Presbyterian Church as MU choral director R. Paul Crabb conducted the University Singers for nearly the last time. Crabb will retire in May after 20 years with the MU School of Music.
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Board of Curators approves capital improvement plan, pension payout tweak

Board of Curators approves capital improvement plan, pension payout tweak

Columbia Missourian — ROLLA - The UM System Board of Curators laid the groundwork for significant capital improvement projects on the MU campus during a Thursday meeting at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The curators voted to approve a capital improvement plan that includes a number of renovation and new facility projects at MU.
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New unofficial dog mascot Luna greets students on MU campus

New unofficial dog mascot Luna greets students on MU campus

Columbia Missourian — A new furry and four-legged companion is ready to greet MU students at Speakers Circle. Luna, a 2 1/2-year-old Great Pyrenees dog, is the niece of Harlan, a beloved, unofficial mascot who died in February at age 11.
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An interview with Merrique Jenson

An interview with Merrique Jenson

Vox Magazine — Click here to view this item from voxmagazine.com.
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Afternoon Newscast for November 10, 2023

Afternoon Newscast for November 10, 2023

KBIA-FM (Columbia, MO) — A roundup of regional headlines from the KBIA Newsroom.
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Forming a more perfect 'Union'

Forming a more perfect 'Union'

Vox Magazine — Brett Story and Stephen Maing chronicle the internal and external challenges of forming a grassroots labor union at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse in their new film 'Union,' showing at True/False Film Festival in Columbia.
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Vox Picks for March

Vox Picks for March

Vox Magazine — Check out Vox's March picks for the latest on a Saint Patrick's Day date night, a new KBIA morning segment called The Morning Blend w/AC, comedians that offer a free laugh, Maria Schneider's 18-piece Orchestra heading to "We Always Swing" Jazz Series, and Distant Planet Comics and Collectibles' new location.
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Current Issue

Current Issue

Vox Magazine — Feb. 22 Vox issue. I wrote a piece in this issue and was part of the production team as well.
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