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The Missouri Method fosters learning by doing, which gives students an edge
Every student learns differently, but at the University of Missouri, students are encouraged to learn by doing. Paired with classroom instruction, Mizzou uses the “Missouri Method” to help students develop professional skills and build portfolios long before graduation. kAm%96 F?:G6CD:EJ’D D:8?2EFC6 65F42E:@?2= A9:=@D@A9J[ H9:49 H2D A:@?66C65 3J E96 |:DD@FC: $49@@= @7 y@FC?2=:D> :? `h_g[ :D :?8C2:?65 :?
Beyond the books: What Mizzou’s academic libraries have to offer
Whether a student’s goal is to become an aerospace engineer or an attorney, the University of Missouri provides resources to help students succeed during their undergraduate journey. That includes a network of libraries supporting a wide range of academic disciplines. kAm{@42E65 4@?G6?:6?E=J :? E96 >:55=6 @7 42>AFD 2E da_ $] }:?E9 $E][ t==:D {:3C2CJ :D E96 F?:G6CD:EJ’D >2:?
World Cup boosts Columbia businesses with crowds
From left, Joe Schlottach, Haley Brucks and Armin Mehmedovic watch the United States versus Bosnia World Cup game on Wednesday at Southside Pizza & Pub. The game drew in fans on both sides, nearly dividing the restaurant and bar into two sections. | Nam Nguyen/Missourian For many local businesses, especially sports bars, the summer season can be one of the quieter times of the year.
World Cup boosts Columbia businesses with crowds
For many local businesses, especially sports bars, the summer season can be one of the quieter times of the year. With Mizzou athletics and college sports on hold, and the NBA and NFL seasons over, there are fewer sporting events that consistently draw crowds out. Restaurant owners said leagues like the MLB and WNBA, which continue through the summer, still don't always generate the same atmosphere as other major sporting events do throughout the year.
World Cup boosts Columbia businesses with crowds
For many local businesses, especially sports bars, the summer season can be one of the quieter times of the year. With Mizzou athletics and college sports on hold, and the NBA and NFL seasons over, there are fewer sporting events that consistently draw crowds out. Restaurant owners said leagues like the MLB and WNBA, which continue through the summer, still don’t always generate the same atmosphere as other major sporting events do throughout the year.
Pride Build continues construction on Boone Prairie subdivision
Despite rainy weather cutting the turnout by nearly two-thirds, volunteers gathered Friday at Show Me Central Habitat for Humanity's Boone Prairie subdivision to help build a home for a low income family. Habitat's second annual Pride Build, held in partnership with The Center Project, brought together LGBTQ+ community members and allies to help continue construction at 3710 Ramble Drive.
Seasonal versus wholesale: the ins and outs of the fireworks industry
Every summer, fireworks tents begin appearing across Missouri as the community prepares for Independence Day celebrations. For customers, the experience is simple — walk in, pick out the most fun fireworks, pay and leave. But behind those temporary displays is a much larger industry that includes seasonal retailers and year-round wholesalers. kAm(9:=6 3FD:?6DD6D =:<6 $2EFC? u:C6H@C<D 7@4FD @? E96 D62D@?2= 4FDE@>6C 6IA6C:6?46[ 4@>A2?:6D =:<6 $A:C:E @7 ’fe @A6C2E6 @?
Shopping expo highlights Black businesses for Juneteenth
The doors to Douglass High School opened to the public at 11 a.m. Saturday to highlight dozens of Black-owned businesses as part of Columbia's Juneteenth celebration. Vendors filled the school gymnasium to sell everything from essential oils to jewelry, clothing, books and homemade food. Outside, food trucks and lemonade stands stretched across the parking lot along Park Avenue.
'A lot more food, a lot more people': Columbia celebrates freedom on Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrations lasted all day Friday in Columbia, first at Douglass Park with an event that offered free food, entertainment and resource booths, and later in Cosmo Park with games and activities for families. The holiday marks the date in 1865 when Union soldiers announced to the last enslaved people in the United States they had been freed, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Local soccer clubs to gather at Trail Stop Brewery for USA watch party
As the U.S. men's national team continues its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, local soccer supporters will have a chance to gather Friday afternoon at Trail Stop Brewery for a community watch party hosted by AFC Columbia and Missouri Reign. The event will coincide with the clubs' annual summer coaching clinic, which brings coaches from across Missouri to Columbia for professional development sessions.
Police encourage safe Independence day celebrations
As the U.S. approaches the 250th anniversary of their Declaration of Independence, Columbia firework distributors ramp up preparation for one of their biggest years in recent history. Merchants throughout Columbia are currently awaiting the June 20 legal sell date on fireworks; by Missouri state law, licensed seasonal retailers can not legally begin selling pyrotechnics until then. For those who choose to celebrate, America’s 250th birthday also comes with cause for caution.
Cooling centers available amid rising temperatures in Columbia
With temperatures rising to the 90s in the coming weeks, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services reiterated the importance of using the cooling centers throughout the county Thursday morning. As Columbia enters the midst of another scorching hot summer, exposure to the extreme heat continues to pose risks for residents.
Cooling centers available amidst rising temperatures in Columbia
With temperatures rising to the 90s in the coming weeks, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services reiterated the importance of using the cooling centers throughout the county Thursday morning. As Columbia enters the midst of another scorching hot summer, exposure to the extreme heat continues to pose risks for residents.
Columbia City Council approves historic properties task force
A task force and historic preservation zoning overlay for the African American Heritage Trail was approved by Columbia City Council in an effort to create more transparency surrounding historic properties in the city. First Ward councilperson Valerie Carroll brought the task force proposal before the council on Monday. This comes after Carroll voted against the city’s initial proposal in April to lease the city-owned McAllister House to Love Columbia for transitional housing.
City Council approves historic properties task force
A task force and historic preservation zoning overlay for the African American Heritage Trail was approved by Columbia City Council in an effort to create more transparency surrounding historic properties in the city. First Ward councilperson Valerie Carroll brought the task force proposal before the council on Monday. This comes after Carroll voted against the city's initial proposal in April to lease the city-owned McAllister House to Love Columbia for transitional housing.
‘Valise’ snags Columbia’s spelling star in semifinals
Columbia's Ananya Aggarwal made it much farther this year than she did at last year's Scripps National Spelling Bee. But in the end, she tripped over defining "valise," a traveling bag. Ananya, a rising ninth-grader at Columbia Independent Upper School, tied for 25th place, way up from 74th last year. She made it deep into the semifinals Wednesday before being knocked out of the competition in Round 8. When the bee started Tuesday morning, there had been 247 contestants.
'Valise' snags Columbia's spelling star in the semifinals; she's OK with that
Columbia's Ananya Aggarwal made it much further this year than she did at last year's Scripps National Spelling Bee. But in the end, she tripped over defining "valise," a traveling bag. Ananya, a rising ninth grader at Columbia Independent Upper School, tied for 25th place, way up from 74th last year. She made it deep into the semifinals Wednesday before being knocked out of the competition in Round 8. When the bee started Tuesday morning, there had been 247 contestants.
Y-E-S! Columbia's spelling bee champ enters the national competition
For the second consecutive year, Ananya Aggarwal successfully advanced through two of three preliminary rounds of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee on Tuesday. The results of the third round, which was a written test, were expected later in the evening. kAmp?2?J2VD 3:5 E@ 36 E96 36DE DA6==6C :? E96 4@F?ECJ 3682? 2E g 2]>] H:E9 E96 AC6=:>:?2C:6D] x? #@F?5 `[ p?2?J2[ 2? 6:89E9 8C256C 2E r@=F>3:2 x?56A6?56?E &AA6C $49@@= 2?5 E96 `acE9 DA6==6C :?
Tale of unlikely friendship is chosen for this year's One Read
“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt is this year’s One Read selection, the Daniel Boone Regional Library announced Thursday. Voting was opened to the public, nearly a month ago, to choose between the final two books for the annual One Read program.
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