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Hare Krishna festival brings joy to Stephens Lake Park
From left, Sapana Dixit, Nisha Sharma and Veena Prasad hang flowers on the processional chariot on Saturday at Stephens Lake Park. Attendees were invited to pull the chariot and partake in devotional chants. Music, mantra-chanting and a community feast brightened Stephens Lake Park on Saturday as Wisdom in Spiritual Education (WISE) Columbia invited Hare Krishna devotees and the public to attend the city’s first Chariot Festival of Joy.
Hare Krishna festival brings joy to Stephens Lake Park
Music, mantra-chanting and a community feast brightened Stephens Lake Park on Saturday as Wisdom in Spiritual Education (WISE) Columbia invited Hare Krishna devotees and the public to attend the city’s first Chariot Festival of Joy. About 100 people gathered to listen to Danavir Goswami, a Hindu spiritual leader, kick off the event with a speech.
Hare Krishna festival brings joy to Stephens Lake Park
Music, mantra-chanting and a community feast brightened Stephens Lake Park on Saturday as Wisdom in Spiritual Education (WISE) Columbia invited Hare Krishna devotees and the public to attend the city’s first Chariot Festival of Joy. About 100 people gathered to listen to Danavir Goswami, a Hindu spiritual leader, kick off the event with a speech.
Hare Krishna festival brings joy to Stephens Lake Park
Music, mantra-chanting and a community feast brightened Stephens Lake Park on Saturday as Wisdom in Spiritual Education (WISE) Columbia invited Hare Krishna devotees and the public to attend the city’s first Chariot Festival of Joy. About 100 people gathered to listen to Danavir Goswami, a Hindu spiritual leader, kick off the event with a speech.
Hare Krishna festival brings joy to Stephens Lake Park
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Representation at core of the Legion of Black Collegians' mission
Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of stories examining the impact of the elimination of direct funding for the University of Missouri’s multicultural organizations. The first time Maryjane Ike stepped out of her comfort zone at the University of Missouri, it was to a chorus of ’90s rap music. For five weeks, she had only ventured from her dorm to her classes and back again, until a conversation with her suitemate introduced her to a community she didn’t know she needed.
UM System Canvas back online after nationwide hack
Instructure, commonly referred to as Canvas, experienced a cyberattack Thursday afternoon. The webpage displayed a popup advising affected schools of a May 12 deadline to negotiate a settlement. ShinyHunters, the group behind the attack, threatened to leak stolen data, including emails, student ID numbers and messages from the site if a settlement is not met.
UM System Canvas pages inaccessible after nationwide hack
Instructure, commonly referred to as Canvas, experienced a cyberattack Thursday afternoon. The webpage displayed a popup advising affected schools of a May 12 deadline to negotiate a settlement. ShinyHunters, the group behind the attack, threatened to leak stolen data, including emails, student ID numbers and messages from the site if a settlement is not met. In the Canvas popup, there was a suspicious link claiming to be a "visit us" site for ShinyHunters and a list of the affected schools.
MoDOT begins I-70 construction between Rocheport and Columbia
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to kick off construction between Rocheport and Columbia, included in the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. The $441 million project will add a third lane of travel in each direction along the 14 miles of I-70 from the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport to U.S. 63 in Columbia. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
MoDOT begins I-70 construction between Rocheport and Columbia
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to kick off construction between Rocheport and Columbia, included in the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. The $441 million project will add a third lane of travel in each direction along the 14 miles of I-70 from the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport to U.S. 63 in Columbia. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
MoDOT begins I-70 construction between Rocheport and Columbia
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to kick off construction between Rocheport and Columbia, included in the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. The $441 million project will add a third lane of travel in each direction along the 14 miles of I-70 from the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport to U.S. 63 in Columbia. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2029. kAm%9:D AC@;64E :D A2CE @7 2 =2C86C A=2? E@ C6923:=:E2E6 2?5 255 2 E9:C5 =2?6 @?
MoDOT begins I-70 construction between Rocheport and Columbia
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to kick off construction between Rocheport and Columbia, part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. The $441 million project will add a third lane of travel in each direction along the 14 miles of I-70 from the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport to U.S. 63 in Columbia. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
MoDOT begins I-70 construction between Rocheport and Columbia
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to kick off construction between Rocheport and Columbia, included in the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. The $441 million project will add a third lane of travel in each direction along the 14 miles of I-70 from the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport to U.S. 63 in Columbia. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
Mizzou YDSA voices privacy concerns with city Flock cameras
Amid Earth Day celebrations, a group of student activists gathered downtown Sunday to speak out against Flock security cameras. Mizzou’s Young Democratic Socialists of America organization held a "flock walk" to highlight resident safety and privacy concerns about Columbia’s Flock camera system. They spoke and pointed out cameras in plain view on the corner of Ninth and Elm streets.
How to know when your child needs an eye exam
Children’s vision issues may not always be obvious to parents, MU Health Care optometrist Raneat Cohen said. She spoke about multiple warning signs parents can look for and risk factors associated with children’s vision Thursday. If a child holds objects close to their eyes, is blinking or rubbing their eyes frequently, is sensitive to light, appears to have inward or outwardly crossed eyes or has missed milestones, they should be brought in for a pediatric eye exam, Cohen said.
Demolition begins on St. Charles Road overpass
Demolition on the St. Charles Road bridge over Interstate 70 began at 7 p.m. Friday as the Missouri Department of Transportation works to expand I-70. It will be one of 70 bridges being torn down for the Improve I-70 project. The demolition process is expected to last from Friday to Monday, and the overpass will remain closed until the end of September. Traffic on St. Charles Road will not have direct access to or from I-70 and will be rerouted to avoid construction.
Alpha Phi Alpha hosts town hall meeting on community organizing
The Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, the University of Missouri's first historically Black fraternity, hosted a community meeting with a panel of prominent Mizzou alumni on Friday at Allen Auditorium. During the meeting, panelists spoke about "big picture" solutions for inclusion on campus and addressed the recent funding losses multicultural organizations are facing.
Friday's I-70 bridge demolition will alter traffic for months
St. Charles Road bridge will be demolished 7 p.m. Friday as the Missouri Department of Transportation works to expand Interstate 70. This will be the first of 70 bridges coming down for the Improve I-70 project. The demolition process is expected to last from April 10 to April 13. Traffic on St. Charles Road will not have direct access to or from I-70, and will be rerouted to avoid construction.
City hosts tenants' rights presentation to educate public on housing safety
The city of Columbia hosted another installment in a series of community classroom sessions Thursday at the Daniel Boone City Building. The Housing and Neighborhood Services presented information about tenants’ rights and obligations to members of the community. Adam Friesz, a code enforcement specialist for the department, led the presentation and discussion of various potential code violations and who the responsible parties might be.
Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting
A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon that involved a shootout with a car driving down Allen Street in central Columbia. Damarius Kavanaugh was charged with second-degree murder, illegal possession of a weapon and first-degree tampering with physical evidence. kAm%96 G:4E:> H2D (:==:2> #:6496CD[ a_[ H9@ H2D 7@F?5 =J:?8 @? 2 D:56H2=< @? p==6? $EC66E H:E9 8F?D9@E H@F?5D] k^Am kAmr@=F>3:2 A@=:46 H6C6 42==65 E@ p==6?
Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting
Damarius Kavanaugh, 19, was arrested Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting Wednesday of William Riechers, 20 in central Columbia. Kavanaugh was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree tampering with physical evidence.
Mizzou's student organizations connect through culture
The Vietnamese Student Association, in collaboration with the Asian American Association, hosted over 150 people to celebrate their heritage at their annual Lunar New Year celebration Sunday evening. The event, which took place at Mizzou’s memorial union, highlighted multiple Asian student organizations through various traditional dances and a potluck-style dinner. The evening kicked off with an introductory video from the Vietnamese Student Association.
Navigating a revolution: Distance, isolation challenge Iranians in Columbia
Editor's note: The Missourian is not identifying the people in this story to protect their relatives in Iran. It was an overcast day in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 7. At 11 a.m., BZ received a notification on her phone. It buzzed again, a minute later, with another text from her sister. The first new message on the text chain was a picture — the streets of Tehran, where BZ’s family lives. The next, a video, taken from a moving car. Tear gas drifted across the road opposite of where her sister was headed.
Vietnamese students dance at the Capitol for Lunar New Year Original
University of Missouri Vietnamese Student Association members perform a traditional Vietnamese fan dance Thursday at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. JEFFERSON CITY — Mizzou’s Vietnamese Student Association performed a traditional fan dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the state Capitol on Thursday. The group, invited by Anna Hui, director of the Missouri Department of Labor, closed out the evening in a three-part performance to a mix of traditional and modern Vietnamese music.
Vietnamese students dance at the Capitol for Lunar New Year
JEFFERSON CITY — Mizzou’s Vietnamese Student Association performed a traditional fan dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the state Capitol on Thursday. The group, invited by Anna Hui, director of the Missouri Department of Labor, closed out the evening in a three-part performance to a mix of traditional and modern Vietnamese music. The celebration began with customary lighting of firecrackers, followed by a lion dance from the St. Louis Chinese Language School.
Iranian student organization speaks out about crackdown
Mizzou’s Iranian Student Association said they expected approximately 20 people to attend a gathering on Jan. 22 in response to the escalating situation in Iran; but from 1 to 2 p.m., almost double the expected amount of Iranian students and community members gathered on campus in Speakers Circle. The group waved Iranian and American flags and held signs depicting their support for the Iranian people. Some students handed out flowers to attendees.
Columbia College will buy new birthing simulator with $150,000 grant
Columbia College will expand its nursing program through a $150,000 grant from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The grant, which is through the Nursing Education Incentive Program, will be used to purchase a new birthing simulator for students, according to a Columbia College news release. The simulator, called “Victoria,” is a birthing simulator that gives students the opportunity to learn OB-GYN skills with advanced high-tech mannequins.
Columbia College will buy new nursing simulator with $150,000 grant
Columbia College will expand its nursing program through a $150,000 grant from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The grant, which is through the Nursing Education Incentive Program, will be used to purchase a new nursing simulator for students, according to a Columbia College news release. The simulator, called "Victoria," is a birthing simulator that gives students the opportunity to learn OB-GYN skills with advanced high-tech mannequins.
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe responds to state safety meeting without city leadership
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe met with University of Missouri System President Mun Choi and the state's public safety team this week to discuss efforts to combat crime in Columbia. Kehoe said in a Facebook post that his administration will not accept crime in Columbia and will work with "local communities to support law enforcement and a safer Missouri." Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and other city leaders were not invited to the meeting. Buffaloe said Kehoe coordinated the meeting's attendees.
'Home for the Holidays: A Missouri Christmas' brings holiday music to Columbia
The Missouri Symphony and Columbia Chorale will present “Home for the Holidays: A Missouri Christmas” from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia. The audience can expect to hear holiday music from a variety of genres during the performance, from classics to jazz and pop. “We are channeling mid-20th century sort of music,” said Trent Rash, executive director of the Missouri Symphony.
Callaway Singers to perform '20 Decembers' in Fulton
The Callaway Singers, a volunteer audition choir, will return to the Brick District Playhouse in Fulton to celebrate “20 Decembers” with holiday performances on Dec. 4 and 7. The concerts will mark the final December appearance of the choir’s longtime director, Marlene Railton. The performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets are $10 and available one hour before the concert at the door of the playhouse.
Boonville Holiday Market celebrates 15 years with food, crafts, gifts and more
Holiday celebrations will continue in Boonville on Dec. 6 with the city’s 15th annual Holiday Market. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the market will be open for business at the Isle of Capri Hotel ballroom. Over 60 local vendors will be hosted by the Boonville Farmers Market. Attendees can expect fresh food, baked goods, crafts and last-minute gifts to highlight the event, said Jasmine Lauer, coordinator of the Holiday Market. “It’s a spread of baked goods to crafts,” Lauer said.
Mizzou and Korean institute establish research opportunities for Mizzou students
The University of Missouri is expanding research opportunities to its students through a partnership with the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute. This agreement between both institutions will establish research opportunities for colleges and schools across Mizzou: the College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and the School of Medicine. The agreement was signed on Oct. 27 at the Harry S. Truman Conference in South Korea.
Daniel Boone Regional Library's yearlong reading program accepting book nominations Original
Book nominations are open for the Daniel Boone Regional Library's 2026 One Read event, tasking community members to read and discuss one book title over the next year. The public can submit their recommendations online or in person until Nov. 30. Nominations can be submitted at Callaway County, Southern Boone County, Columbia and Holts Summit Public Libraries, as well as at the library's bookmobile locations.
Albie Sachs reflects on global constitutional democracy
At the end of the apartheid era, South Africa looked to the United States for guidance in creating a new democracy. Key figures like activist and lawyer Albie Sachs helped draft a constitution that incorporated American principles while establishing new forms of constitutional democracy. This firsthand experience in the creation of a modern democracy made Sachs a fitting first speaker for the Kinder Institute’s “America at 250” event.
Albie Sachs reflects on global constitutional democracy
At the end of the apartheid era, South Africa looked to the United States for guidance in creating a new democracy. Key figures like activist and lawyer Albie Sachs helped draft a constitution that incorporated American principles while establishing new forms of constitutional democracy. This firsthand experience in the creation of a modern democracy made Sachs a fitting first speaker for the Kinder Institute’s “America at 250” event.
Mizzou Talent Show presents skits, songs and dances for Homecoming
By Jessie Zhao/Missourian,Sara Williams/Missourian,Amy Schaffer/Missourian,Mia Fleischer The Mizzou Homecoming Talent Show will feature skits from Greek Life organizations, local talent acts, songs, dances and more Sept. 22 to Sept. 24 in the Missouri Theatre. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show is scheduled to run from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
How to navigate the new COVID-19 vaccination requirements
New policies restricting the accessibility of COVID-19 vaccinations — and limiting those who qualify for one — are confusing many who are uncertain whether they qualify, where the shots are available and how much they cost. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration announced new federal guidelines that restricted the vaccines to adults 65 and older and others with underlying conditions that put them at risk.
How to navigate the new COVID-19 vaccination requirements
By Mia Fleischer New policies restricting the accessibility of COVID-19 vaccinations - and limiting those who qualify for one - are confusing many who are uncertain whether they qualify, where the shots are available and how much they cost. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration announced new federal guidelines that restricted the vaccines to adults 65 and older and others with underlying conditions that put them at risk.
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