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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.
Leading at Smartsheet: The power of intention
I joined Smartsheet because I was drawn to something bigger—a company that’s not just transforming how teams collaborate and execute at scale, but doing it with a loyal fanbase. That kind of energy is rare and speaks volumes. It signals belief, momentum, and trust. The talent here was another major draw: innovative, hungry to grow, and committed to the vision. I knew this was a team I wanted to be part of.
MU Talent Show provides Homecoming entertainment for all
The MU Homecoming Talent Show will be held Oct. 14-16 this year in Jesse Auditorium, showcasing skits, dance sequences, musical segments and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night, and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. walks off the field Saturday on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. (copy) (copy)
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Joe Roberts, left, embraces Kathryn Merck as she performs as Truman (copy)
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Rock Bridge’s Nicholas Schneider attempts to get the ball (copy)
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Processing a transformation: How industry remade Milan Original
MILAN — Smithfield Foods' presence in northern Missouri has been a blessing and a curse. In the case of the small town of Milan, now home to one of Smithfield’s massive hog processing plants, the corporation’s residency has turned a once traditional northern Missouri town into an anomaly — a rural community that not only gained population following the farm recession in the 1980s but also became more diverse.
Barbed wire fences surround Milan's hog processing plant
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Storefronts in downtown Milan
Restaurants, government buildings and shops fill storefronts in downtown Milan. Milan, which has a population of 1,819, is one small Missouri town that has benefitted from the consolidation in agriculture. It is home to one of the largest pork processing plants in the state
With only hours to go before the 5 red lights countdown to start the 2022 F1 season – can you hear that rumble, those new regulation, ultra-wide tires hitting asphalt in Bahrain vroo-boom-boom–ing? For some of us in North America, Netflix’s docu-ish series Drive to Survive instigated F1 interest when it dropped in 2019 – or 2020, even if it took draining need-to-watch lists to get too. Since then it’s turned into true F1 fandom and we’re ready to roll.
Nolan Frederick, an eighth grader in Columbia Public Schools
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Dorlean Muska Rose presents a bag of toiletries that was given to her
Dorlean Muska Rose presents a bag of toiletries that was given to her by supporters, who are often strangers to Rose, on Thursday near Wabash Station in Columbia. The bag contained items like hand warmers and gloves that could help Rose with the oncoming cold temperatures.
Dorlean Muska Rose, sits in a corner wearing a jacket that was given to her by a supporter
Dorlean Muska Rose, sits in a corner wearing a jacket that was given to her by a supporter Thursday morning and a scarf from Turning Point near the Wabash Bus Station in Columbia. Rose is homeless but does not want to be and is grateful for the support from the people in Columbia.
Rock Bridge beats Hickman 1-0 in double overtime
Rock Bridge beat Hickman in the tournament game. After a 90-minute game, there were two rounds of overtime. Rock Bridge won off of a free kick with six minutes left in the second overtime, securing a win. Rock Bridge’s Nicholas Schneider attempts to get the ball Nov 1, 2021 From left, Rock Bridge’s Nicholas Schneider attempts to get the ball from Hickman’s Mo Lehmedi in the Class 4 District 6 tournament game Monday at Rock Bridge in Columbia. Rock Bridge won 1-0.
Local orchestras team up for "Symphonic Spectacular"
The Missouri Youth Symphony performs with the University of Missouri Philharmonic on Sunday at Missouri Theatre in Columbia. The Youth Symphony performed first, followed by the Missouri Philharmonic. On Monday, the Missouri Youth Orchestra and the Missouri Junior Youth Symphony will perform at Battle High School Auditorium. 1 of 4 The Missouri Youth Symphony performs The Missouri Youth Symphony performs for the Holiday Home Tour on Sunday at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia.
Missouri women's basketball wins their eighth game
1 of 6 Aisha Blackwell jumps to score a basket as SIUE’s Allie Troeckler stands during the women’s basketball game Thursday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Blackwell helped to secure a strong lead by scoring 16-points for a final score of of 79-46. SIUE’s, Prima Chellis and Mikia Keith attempt to block Missouri center Jayla Kelly from passing the ball Thursday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. SIUE defended hard against Missouri but could not score enough to win.
Kansas City upsets Missouri in 80-66 loss
Kansas City defeated Missouri 80-66 on Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. UMKC stayed in the lead during both halves. After the loss, Missouri’s record fell to 1-1. The next men’s basketball game for Missouri will be played Thursday against Northern Illinois. Missouri’s Amari Davis attempts to block Kansas City’s Anderson Kopp Nov 15, 2021 Missouri guard Amari Davis defends against Kansas City guard Anderson Kopp as Kopp dribbles the ball toward the hoop Monday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
Tigers trounce Southwest Baptist in second exhibition game
Missouri dominated Southwest Baptist 90-35 on Thursday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. The Tigers maintained the lead throughout the game and scored the most points in the third quarter. Missouri will play next on Nov. 11 against Murray State at Mizzou Arena. Mama Dembele, right, brings the ball down the court Thursday Nov 4, 2021 Mama Dembele, right, brings the ball down the court Thursday at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Missouri’s first regular season game will be on Nov.
Missouri players sit on the bench
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