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How and where to get involved at Mizzou
By Shane Palma/Missourian,Erin Martise/Missourian,Olivia Anderson/Missourian,By Peter Pynadath At a daunting 1,262 acres, many can find it difficult to find a place at the University of Missouri. And with more than 600 student-run organizations, it's tough to know where to start. Thanks to many resources Mizzou provides, incoming freshmen have a number of ways to sort through the choices.
Boone County Democrats call for party unity after infighting between candidates
By Shane Palma/Missourian,Quinn Coffman,Fred Anklam The Boone County Democratic Central Committee approved a statement Thursday night reiterating its support for all Democratic candidates running for office. The statement comes after Dave Raithel, the Democratic candidate for Missouri's 44th House District, was arrested June 2 on a misdemeanor assault charge at the Anchor Festival in Centralia. The incident came after a heated political argument, Centralia Police Chief Harlon Hatton said.
The West Middle School Vikings warm up
Shane Palma I am a staff photographer at the Columbia Missourian, currently majoring in journalism and documentary with a minor in film studies. Reach me at: smpzk3@umsystem.edu
Missourian hosts annual Progress Awards at the Blue Note
The Columbia Missourian held the 6th annual Progress Awards at the Blue Note on Tuesday night. The awards given out were for community contributions in education, health care, social justice, arts, sustainability, entrepreneurship, community nonprofits, civic engagement, and the Sherman Brown Award. Thom Lutz was the recipient of the Sherman Brown award which recognizes a community member who, “serves neighbors, patrons, or customers with the highest esteem.”
Catherine Armbrust, right-center, hugs Gayle Link, left-center, on Tuesday, Dec.
Catherine Armbrust, right-center, hugs Gayle Link, left-center, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at The Blue Note in Columbia. Both Armbrust and Link represented CoMo Mobile Aid Collective as recipients of the Community Nonprofit Progress Award.
December Harmon laughs during her acceptance speech on Tuesday, Dec. 6,
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Elizabeth Stephens, left, presents Maddie Gentry, right, with a large check from
Elizabeth Stephens, left, presents Maddie Gentry, right, with a large check from Wakefield-BioChar on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at The Blue Note in Columbia. Gentry was awarded with a $1,000 scholarship and recognized for her forward thinking about the future of the Columbia community.
Thom Lutz, center, poses with The Sherman Brown award Tuesday
Shane Palma I am a staff photographer at the Columbia Missourian, currently majoring in journalism and documentary with a minor in film studies. Reach me at: smpzk3@umsystem.edu
A lantern blows in the wind on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Veterans United Drive
Shane Palma I am a staff photographer at the Columbia Missourian, currently majoring in journalism and documentary with a minor in film studies. Reach me at: smpzk3@umsystem.edu
Local pro pickleball player embraces community
It sounds like tennis, looks like badminton and plays like ping-pong. Pickleball is one of the hottest sports that is rapidly gaining popularity around the globe, and Columbia is home to one of its biggest superstars. At just 20 years old, Dylan Frazier is already one of the top professional pickleball players in the world. Ranked sixth overall among his competition, Frazier got his start roughly six years ago while living in Florida.
Keep The Rally Going
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D'Moi Hodge, left, dribbles past Damarco Minor on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at
Shane Palma I am a staff photographer at the Columbia Missourian, currently majoring in journalism and documentary with a minor in film studies. Reach me at: smpzk3@umsystem.edu
Kip Kendrick speaks with supporters
Shane Palma I am a staff photographer at the Columbia Missourian, currently majoring in journalism and documentary with a minor in film studies. Reach me at: smpzk3@umsystem.edu
Kari Stockwell and Melrose Carlyle work together
Shane Palma I am a staff photographer at the Columbia Missourian, currently majoring in journalism and documentary with a minor in film studies. Reach me at: smpzk3@umsystem.edu
Nellie Nash prepares food for the Dia de los Muertos celebration on Tuesday, Nov
Shane Palma I am a staff photographer at the Columbia Missourian, currently majoring in journalism and documentary with a minor in film studies. Reach me at: smpzk3@umsystem.edu
Homecoming: A week in photos
MU alumni descended on Columbia this weekend to "Paint the Town Gold," the theme for Mizzou Homecoming 2022. Tigers participated in talent shows, a homecoming ball, House Decs, window painting, the Homecoming parade, tailgating and more. Leading up to the week's culmination at the football game against Vanderbilt, our team of visual journalists went out to capture the excitement surrounding Mizzou's biggest tradition.
Tolton junior Eva Viox attempts to throw out a Hickman runner on Tuesday, Oct.
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Tolton senior Kate Guinn prepares to pitch against Hickman on Tuesday,
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A Rock Bridge tennis player
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MU author writes about queer love in the "Show-Me" state
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Cooper Allen runs past Hickman defenders
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Rocheport Bridge crews work to overcome delays
The Missouri Department of Transportation construction team is working to make up for delays on the river span of the Interstate 70 Rocheport Bridge, officials said on Saturday. The Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge, just outside Rocheport, will be expanded to three lanes in each direction once completed. The river span of the bridge is behind schedule due to circumstances out of the crew's control, MoDOT officials said at the information session Saturday.
A Battle soccer player runs after a Boonville player
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The League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County meet to discuss Luella St. Clair Moss.
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Brianna Lennon speaks to residents about voting
Brianna Lennon speaks to residents about voting Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. Lennon has served as the Boone County Clerk since 2018.
Mary Ratliff speaks to voters
Mary Ratliff speaks to voters Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. Ratliff is the Columbia NAACP president.
Karlee Seek listens to information about voting rights
Karlee Seek listens to information about voting rights Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. The event was hosted by the NAACP in an attempt to educate voters
Tracey Bush-Cook hands out voter information flyers to community members
Tracey Bush-Cook hands out voter information to community members Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. The flyers included a visual representation of what forms of ID are
Representative David Tyson Smith speaks at the NAACP voter ID session
Representative David Tyson Smith speaks at the NAACP voter ID session on Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. Smith has been representing Missouri's 45th district since 2021.
Voter ID changes prompt awareness campaign
”That we see something, hear something, that encourages us to take part in a mighty work for this community.” So went the prayer that opened a meeting of the Columbia NAACP on Tuesday evening. The mighty work in question? Voter registration. In May, the Missouri legislature passed House Bill 1878, which went into effect Sunday.
Columbia residents gather to discuss Voter ID rights
Columbia residents gather to discuss Voter ID rights Tuesday at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia. The event was hosted by the local NAACP in an attempt to educate
Strength in numbers: How both Russians and Ukrainians are working for a better tomorrow
Svetlana Smirnova-Johnston was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. She now resides in Kansas City, Missouri and has lived in the United States for over 20 years. “When I lived in Russia, I lived in two different times,” she said. “The first was the Soviet Union, then it was the collapse of Soviet Union. Perestroika Glasnost, then it was Russia.” Most of her family, including her mother and sister, still live in Russia. “It's a very hard time right now for Ukraine,” she said.
Strength in numbers: How both Russians and Ukrainians are working for a better tomorrow
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Spectrum Health Care commemorates 40th anniversary of World AIDS Day
COLUMBIA - Wednesday, Dec. 1 marks the 40th anniversary of the internationally recognized World AIDS Day. In an effort to raise awareness and promote healthier living, Spectrum Health Care is doing their part in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The medical clinic offers free HIV testing year round for anyone who is unable to offer a donation. Spectrum Executive Director Cale Mitchell believes the clinic has gotten better at tracking HIV cases locally in recent years.
Moberly opens new runway at Omar N. Bradley Airport
MOBERLY - The City of Moberly held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new runway at the Omar N. Bradley Airport. The reconstruction project included a total replacement of the airport's main runway, shifting from asphalt to concrete. Renovations were also made to the airfield's lighting system with an upgrade to the LEDs on the runway. The total cost of the project was approximately $6.4 million.
Former Tiger Chris Heller weighs in on Mizzou, March Madness
COLUMBIA- Two full years after being eliminated by No. 9 Florida in 2019, the Missouri Tigers return to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this Saturday at 6:25 p.m. against No. 8 Oklahoma. Despite a blistering start to the 2020-21 season, the Tigers faltered down the stretch, compiling six losses in their final nine games. With their season on the line against the Sooners, the 2021 Tigers will look to big man Jeremiah Tilmon as their X-Factor.
The Art Of The Trade: Week One Fantasy Football Trading Advice
Fantasy Football Laboratory • By Shane Palma, Lukas Parrish, Jack McGrath • 2 hours ago The Art Of The Trade: Week One Fantasy Football Trading Advice Fantasy Football Laboratory • By Shane Palma, Lukas Parrish, Jack McGrath • 2 hours ago Go to next audioGo to next audio Go to prev audioGo to prev audio 1x The Art Of The Trade: Week One Fantasy Football Trading Advice Welcome back to the LAB! In Episode 7, Shane has a whole bunch of trade scenarios laid out for Lukas and Jack! Trading before...
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