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MU’s University and Symphonic Bands perform a triumphant lineup of pieces

Eva Carbonell • March 5, 2023

The bands performed in their first concert of the semester with a captivating and diverse lineup of pieces.

REVIEW: ‘Hummingbirds’ tells the sentimental story of two best friends

Lily Wilcox • March 5, 2023

"Hummingbirds," shown at the 2023 True/False Film Fest, portrays two girls from South Texas, their friendship and the struggles they face.

Oscars 2023: Predicted and preferred winners

Sterling Sewell • March 5, 2023

Here’s a rundown of likely winners for the 95th Academy Awards and who deserves the award.

REVIEW: Sierra Urich’s ‘Joonam’ highlights barriers between her Iranian origin and culture

Alex Goldstein • March 5, 2023

Through extended, simple conversational scenes and well-curated flashbacks, Urich artfully conveys a longing to discover her history and break familial barriers.

REVIEW: ‘The Taste of Mango’ triumphs in its world premiere at the True/False Film Fest

Eva Carbonell • March 5, 2023

Filmmaker Chloe Abrahams candidly confronts family trauma, masterfully exploring a difficult past in order to bring her mother and grandmother together.

REVIEW: ‘Going to Mars’ proves to be an otherworldly experience as it profiles the profound life of an American poet

Ever Cole • March 5, 2023

On the first two nights of the True/False Film Fest, this documentary details the life of Nikki Giovanni through her poetry and advocacy. In their film “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni...

REVIEW: Missouri musicians emulate grunge stars at The Blue Note

Sophia Anderson • March 5, 2023

The Blue Note’s Seattle Royale night hosted four grunge cover bands on Feb. 25.

REVIEW: ‘Man On Earth,’ shown at True/False Film Fest, is a mournful masterwork

Sterling Sewell • March 5, 2023

Shown at the 2023 True/False Film Fest, "Man On Earth" follows Robert "Bob" Rosenzweig in the final week of his life.

REVIEW: ‘Natalia’ is an unflinching examination of a young woman’s abandonment of secular life

Sophia Anderson • March 5, 2023

Director Elizabeth Mirzaei shows a young Catholic woman prioritizing her faith and abandoning a secular life, despite her doubts.

REVIEW: Andy Shauf’s “Norm” masters the art of musical storytelling

Savvy Sleevar • March 2, 2023

The Canadian singer-songwriter’s newest album is an entrancing soundscape that explores love, loneliness and the dangers of delusion.

REVIEW: Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra charms Columbia audience

Maya Anand • March 2, 2023

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine performed works by Brahms and Dvořák with conductor Theodore Kuchar and solo violinist Vladyslava Luchenko.

Orr Street Studios celebrated Black artists in new group exhibition

Maggie Feldmiller • February 28, 2023

Featuring 15 different artists of color, “The Color Black” celebrates the diversity and unity within the Black community. The show aims to foster conversations about Black narratives and encourages viewers to see from different perspectives.