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What ‘gratitudes’ are, and why you should try them

Katherine White • December 28, 2016

If you’re into agendas, stationery or journaling, you’ve probably run into the word ‘gratitudes’ while scouring for the best 2017 planner. This trend in the list-loving world appears as [full-fledged...

B’s Bit: The unwanted holiday guest (and I’m not talking about fruitcake)

Bianca Rodriguez • December 20, 2016

_**“My best friend is bringing her boyfriend home for the holidays. I already met him at Thanksgiving, and I don’t like him at all. What should I do? Should I tell her what I think?”**_ I also had...

Look around, look around: ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ blows us all away

Nancy Coleman • December 17, 2016

I listened to _The Hamilton Mixtape_ for the first time the same way I listened to _Hamilton._ Start from the top. Let the first song catch your attention. Let the second song make your heart beat a little...

Column: Why the 2016 Jingle Bell Run was a run to remember

Rashi Shrivastava • December 13, 2016

What does it take to run 3.2 miles in a nose-freezing, face-numbing winter morning? A fiery passion for a noble cause. On Dec. 10, the deserted streets of Columbia saw this passion ignite in the form...

Blue Note to hold Mad Men Holiday Soiree

Clare Roth • December 10, 2016

A big band orchestra is playing Rat-Pack-era classics, the bar is serving Gin Gimlets and people all around you are sporting patterned, colorful clothing. This may sound like the 1960s, but it’s this...

The “nice list” of ugly Christmas sweaters in Columbia

Nat Kaemmerer • December 10, 2016

One of the best parts of the Christmas season is the ugly sweaters. They’re so ugly, and in some cases just completely over the top, but you can’t help but love them. Entire parties during the holiday...

Millennial Manners: The ultimate last-minute gift guide

Ben Jarzombek • December 10, 2016

We’ve all been there: you forgot a gift for that one person on your list. Maybe it’s your coworker, your cousin or that friend you just always seem to forget about. Whatever the case, you usually have...

Scientific society elects three MU faculty for their ‘distinguished’ research

Jackson Kinkead • December 8, 2016

The field of onco-cardiology did not exist until Edward T.H. Yeh, now an MU faculty member, helped launch it in order to explore the relationship between chemotherapy and heart problems. Yeh, along with...

2016, thanks for the Meme-ories

Kyra Haas • December 7, 2016

From Here Comes Dat Boi to Arthur to Harambe, 2016’s memes may just be the best thing to come out of this ridiculous year. Well, maybe not Harambe. Take a look back at some of our favorites: ####JANUARY **Defining...

Ten ways to decorate your small space for the holidays

Eileen Sheeran • December 7, 2016

College students know that our small dorm rooms and apartments can make us feel a bit crammed, and it's slightly tiring to always see the same four walls. So when it feels like time to mix it up a bit,...

G#’s Musical Radar: Albums to look forward to in 2017

Grant Sharples • December 7, 2016

Now that 2016 is coming to a close, music fans are reflecting on their favorite releases of the year and begin eagerly anticipating what’s to come in 2017. There are tons of albums to get excited for,...

Clear your schedule: you have Hallmark holiday movies to watch

Rebekah Komer • December 7, 2016

I hope you’re not lactose intolerant, because Hallmark is cranking out the cheesiest movies of the holiday season. But does cheesy necessarily mean bad? Decide for yourself. We’ve ranked the top Hallmark...