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Storied indie band The New Pornographers are coming to Roots N Blues N BBQ

Jacob Luebbert • September 18, 2019

The New Pornographers might be indie music’s best known “supergroup,” featuring certified stars like alt-country legend Neko Case, frontman Carl Newman and (formerly, as of now) guitarist/vocalist...

‘Hustlers’ is what happens when revenge gives way to greed

Rachel Pickett • September 18, 2019

_This review contains spoilers for “Hustlers.”_ There have been multiple movies about the woes of capitalism. Whether it is “The Wolf of Wall Street” or “The Big Short,” the financial sector...

Jeremy Renner’s app was too good to be true

Joe Cross • September 18, 2019

The summer of Jeremy Renner has officially come to an end. After appearing in the highest-grossing movie of all time, a Jeep commercial campaign and releasing some songs that sound like Jackson Maine from...

Rural health grant largest in School of Medicine’s history

Wicker Perlis • September 18, 2019

$5 million in grant money will soon be flowing into the MU School of Medicine to improve programs in rural Missouri, the school announced. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration grant will...

Columbia’s resale scene gives locals more for their money

Maddie Schuck • September 17, 2019

When it comes to finding great clothes at a low cost, Columbia is the place to be. Whatever the reason shoppers have for seeking deals, local shops and online stores that specialize in thrifted and consigned...

MSA’s first all-female led administration looks to create a legacy of outreach

Lukas Parrish • September 17, 2019

The first all-female Missouri Students Association president/vice president power duo look to bridge the gap between the student body and the MU administration. A small suburb of St. Louis, called St....

Roots N Blues improves eco-friendly options at festival

Sophie Stephens • September 17, 2019

Event planning for this year’s Roots N Blues N BBQ festival focused on more than just creating the music lineup and choosing which local food and craft vendors to bring in. It also included a sustainability...

The Burney Sisters talk humble beginnings, Roots N Blues, debut album

Tony Madden • September 17, 2019

Fourteen-year-old Olivia Burney first picked up a ukulele at the age of 9, scoring it for just a dollar at a garage sale. It wasn’t much later that younger sister Emma Burney, now 11, felt compelled...

Roots N Blues Foundation provides local music education programs

Ben Wiche • September 17, 2019

As Columbia prepares for the 13th annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, the festival’s nonprofit arm looks toward the future. The Roots N Blues Foundation has worked to provide music education throughout...

Moon festival brings Chinese culture to Columbia

Rachel Behrndt • September 17, 2019

The MU Confucius Institute held its annual moon festival last Friday. The night featured traditional Chinese dance and music, and a piece of mooncake for all the festival-goers. Red and gold decorations...

Vietnamese Student Union starts conversation on authentic identity at Sept. 10 meeting

Izzy Colón • September 17, 2019

Members of the Mizzou Vietnamese Student Union gathered over Pandan waffles and card games at the start of their meeting on Sept. 10. Music played as junior Annie T.H. Le, president of VSU, picked out...

MU holds wreath laying ceremony to commemorate 18 years since Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Lucy Caile • September 17, 2019

The bell in Switzler Hall rang 18 times over Francis Quadrangle on Wednesday to acknowledge the number of years that have passed since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. MU held the Patriot Day Wreath-laying...