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Moving on: the challenges of relocation

Anjali Noel Ramesh October 17, 2019

I doubt I’ll be the first to admit that Columbia’s weather is quite frightening at times. I have yet to find another city where the sun will filter through from the north side of the sky while blackened...

At the Roots N Blues festival Saturday, Sept. 28, BoCoMo Bubble Man Chuck Meal delights audiences with bubbles in a variety of sizes and colors as they catch the afternoon light. Photo by Bailey Stover.

People of Roots N Blues – Chuck Meal

Bailey Stover September 29, 2019
The BoCoMo Bubble Man, Chuck Meal, delights in bringing joy to children and uses his craft as a way to provide peace and calm to himself and others.
Katia Newlands (front) and Genevive Sosuh (back) work the Made N Ghana Designs booth during the Roots N Blues festival Saturday, Sept. 28. Photo by Bailey Stover.

People of Roots N Blues – Genevive Sosuh

Bailey Stover September 29, 2019
After a trip to Ghana, sisters Genevive and Josephine Sosuh came up with the idea for their business, Made N Ghana Designs. Genevive Sosuh described how their heritage influences their work and what attracted them to Roots N Blues.
Junior Blake Bodendieck, a Unity project volunteer, works with Coreina and Camryn Fullerton Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Roots N Blues festival. Photo by Bailey Stover.

People of Roots N Blues – Blake Bodendieck

Bailey Stover September 29, 2019
RBHS junior Blake Bodendieck moved to Columbia during the summer and quickly became involved with Roots N Blues through the Unity project as a way to experience what the city is all about. 

Columbia Art League collaborates with Roots N Blues

Anna Xu September 28, 2019
The Columbia Art League partnered with Roots-n-Blues-n-BBQ this weekend.
Labor Day nameplate by Lorelei Dohm.

Labor Day: More than just a day off

Will Cover September 2, 2019

For many students Labor Day is just an extra-long weekend with the potential for a quick family getaway. It serves as the unofficial end of summer, a barrier between the days of wearing white to transitioning...

Black History in Columbia, MO - Black History Month

Black History in Columbia, MO – Black History Month

Multiple Authors February 13, 2019

[vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKXVckz3jg"]Ben Kimchi explains some of the black history of Columbia. Video by Isaac Parrish. Script by Emily Oba and Bailey Stover. Special thanks to...

Feature photo by Prostock-studio

WIN for Columbia to award female athletes

Ji-Sung Lee January 31, 2019
WIN for Columbia is scheduled to host its annual awards luncheon Feb. 5.
Feature photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Columbia Regional Airport struggles, but what can we do?

George Frey January 21, 2019
COU will see more demand, but unless the city makes changes, the issues will force residents to drive two hours to other airports.
Senior Eric Estrada sharpens a lawnmower blade in his Small Engine Technology class at the CACC Dec. 7. He likes working with his hands and just landed a job at Jiffy Lube.

Estrada remains optimistic despite family, physical challenges

Emily Oba December 18, 2018

Standing in front of the entrance to the house, senior Eric Estrada kept a watchful eye on his old grandpa. Glancing at his cousin Toño, they both questioned him on how he got the cigarettes in his hands....

Art by Moy Zhong

Monopolies limit opportunity

George Frey December 14, 2018
Capitalism runs the United States. It is a system which dictates social behavior in the corporate landscape that is the American economy.
The flute playing Santa, aka Lamar Roberts, plays his flute under the magic tree to an adoring crowd. Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

Behind the Flute

George Frey December 9, 2018

Living Windows has been a holiday tradition in Columbia for years. The celebration invites the old, young, students and tourists alike to sample local businesses and their products through their intricate...

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