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Ani DiFranco reflects on a career of criticism with compassion

Sophia Anderson • September 7, 2023

DiFranco speaks on fame, the pitfalls of social media and why she won’t be reading this article. Long heralded as a nonchalantly cool musical powerhouse, Ani DiFranco exists at the...

Missouri football fans describe their bond with the Tigers

Joey Van Zummeren • September 6, 2023

“I don’t care how bad we are, or how good we are. I’m always going to cheer for Mizzou”.

What’s next for independent cinemas in the age of streaming?

Matthew Gerber • May 11, 2023

Independent cinemas strive to remain open during streaming-induced drops in movie attendance The popularity of watching movies through streaming continues to increase nationwide. Many smaller...

Food Not Bombs: A legacy in kindness

Dana Lee Beattie | Photos by Emma Rae Gerwen • May 11, 2023

Resident Robert Morrison makes a difference in the community by offering free food and friendship to Columbia’s impoverished over the past seven years. Robert Morrison looked up from what...

Braids By Ve works to make hair braiding more accessible in mid-Missouri

May 7, 2023

Black women have been using their hair as a way to express themselves for centuries, but hair care services are not always accessible where they live. One Missouri hair braider aims to provide these services with her business, Braids By Ve.

Husband-wife team runs authentic Cuban restaurant, Sagua La Grande

Bishop Lamm | Photos by Logan Morris • May 3, 2023

Learn about the story and dream behind Sagua la Grande, an authentic Cuban restaurant in downtown Columbia. Sagua La Grande, a Cuban restaurant on 9th and Cherry street, is owned by...

Ross Gay tells a story of gratitude with “Be Holding” at Unbound Book Festival

Greta Frymire | Photos by Michael Baniewicz • May 2, 2023

“Be Holding” tells a story of human connections and gratitude, and Ross Gay shared this journey with the audience at the 2023 Unbound Book Festival.

REVIEW: The Joel Ross ‘Good Vibes’ Quartet presented a relaxed, innovative performance

Sterling Sewell | Photo by Sterling Sewell • May 1, 2023

Acclaimed vibraphonist Joel Ross performed alongside his quartet as part of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series’ April lineup The Joel Ross “Good Vibes” Quartet put on a formula-breaking...

Ross Gay and Patrick Rosal host Unbound Book Festival keynote

Sterling Sewell | Photos by Michael Baniewicz • May 1, 2023

During the course of the unmoderated conversation, the authors touched on a variety of dynamic topics including friendship, education and masculinity, opening the festival.

REVIEW: Locally owned cafe My Sweet Parlor epitomizes Columbia’s homey charm

Sophia Anderson • May 1, 2023

The recently opened cafe brings delectable desserts and sincere sweetness to downtown Columbia. https://youtu.be/9Z_wFcLjcVg Video by Eric Kiekeben My Sweet Parlor, a locally owned cafe...