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Artist Vince Houston adds a touch of whimsy to mid-Missouri art scene

Savvy Sleevar • September 20, 2022

From dragonflies to dinosaurs, mid-Missouri artist Vince Houston loves creating opulent sculptures of animals large and small.

New garden strengthens community

Caleb McDairmant • September 18, 2022

Mizzou Botanic Garden began the next phase of the George Washington Carver project with the installation of a second garden at Tara Apartments.

COMO bites: A guide to the city’s best restaurants and coffee shops

Egan Ward • August 30, 2022

Ditch the dining plan, and get a taste of some of Columbia’s finest eats

Soul, country and rock — get to know Columbia’s local musicians

Lucy Valeski • August 20, 2022

Mid-Missouri is home to many different styles of music. Here are a few must see musicians to check out on your next night off

Unbound Book Festival panelists unpack nostalgia’s place in literature and society

Savvy Sleevar • May 15, 2022

Three authors came together for the ‘Those Were the Days’ panel on Saturday. Drawing from their own literary works, the writers endeavored to answer important questions about nostalgia and literature’s ties to this uniquely human emotion.

MU’s top teaching excellence: The 2022 Kemper Fellows

Egan Ward • May 1, 2022

The university award for teaching excellence, the Kemper Fellowship, awards five of MU’s most influential voices.

Community shines through adversity for Stephens College Stars

Sarah Rubinstein • April 26, 2022

The Stars, Stephens College’s esports team, brings family and competition into their gaming room every day.

Beyond J.K. Rowling: ‘Harry Potter’ fans push for inclusivity

Savvy Sleevar • April 19, 2022

Players from Mizzou Club Quidditch gave insight into the main differences between their game and J.K. Rowling’s fictional version of Quidditch in “Harry Potter.” Their vision for inclusivity differs from Rowling’s, given her strained relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.