My Mother is Special Because...

Whether you have one mom, two, a stepmom or a mother figure, you know how important moms are. Students at Fairview Elementary School shared exactly why their moms are so special to them.

5 Things: Banned in Missouri

Many things have been banned in Missouri over the years. Like ferrets. Check them out.

A Brief History of Missouri Commencement Speakers

Graduation season is coming up, and soon-to-be grads are hoping to get an exciting speaker at their commencement ceremonies. Vox takes a look at commencement speakers at Missouri colleges and universities over the years.

Comparing six e-readers

As summer approaches, so too does leisure reading season, and e-readers have become one of the go-to gadgets for modern bibliophiles. Whether you’re planning a transcontinental romp or just want to read by a backyard fire pit, today’s technological offerings should be able to satisfy your literary needs.

A Conversation with Tyree Byndom

Tyree Byndom describes himself as a knucklehead from St. Louis who moved to Columbia with his mother to escape a childhood dotted with fighting and vandalism. Now, he hosts three different radio shows on Saturdays and works to unite the diverse communities within the city.

Vox Asks Columbians: What is your oldest possession?

Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Columbia College

Alice in Wonderland is about surprises. From Alice’s trip down the rabbit hole to the defeat of the Red Queen, the story is nothing if not a twisting turn of events.

Arrow Rock Spring Garden Show showcases May flowers

(Web Exclusive) Missouri's state flower, the White Hawthorn Blossom, isn’t the only local flower opening its petals to drink in the Missouri spring sunshine. Hundreds of plants from Mid-Missouri will be available for purchase or just to offer their sweet springtime scents at the annual Arrow Rock Spring Garden Show on Saturday.

David Lile opens up about his radio life at KFRU

Shortly after 3:40 a.m., David Lile flips through The Kansas City Star and The Washington Post, then skims The New York Times online. He jots a note to his wife, to remind her they’ve been married for more than 4,500 days and that he loves her. He eats breakfast in the pre-dawn silence while his 9-year-old daughter sleeps. Then he sneaks out the door and onto his blue Specialized road bike. By 6 a.m., his steady tenor voice — like that of a baseball announcer calling a new batter to the plate — is streaming all over Columbia.

Editor's Letter: Electric dreams

Kurt values his childhood Fisher Price radio. David Lile values his time as the a.m. voice of Columbia. Tune in to this week's issue of Vox.

Summer movie preview

Wondering which movies will be coming out this summer? You can find all of them here in Vox's summer movie preview.

The "summer festival" playlist

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See This: The Hooten Hallers

(Web Exclusive) The Hooten Hallers finish up their national tour in their home town.

Summer festival music guide

Want to enjoy music this summer, but don't know what music festival is the best fit for you? Here is an extensive guide to help you decide.