Members of the CoMO Ramblers march to a different tune — their own

• Elza Goodlow
• Oct 17, 2019
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How local songwriters have fine-tuned their craft and found a family, all by joining a Facebook group

A scaredy cat’s guide to understanding the appeal of horror

• Nicole Schroeder
• Oct 15, 2019
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Every genre has its admirers and its adversaries, but understanding the appeal of horror is especially difficult when you can’t stand to be scared

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Over 50 things to do this fall

• Vox Staff
• Oct 3, 2019
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Here's the official Vox guide to what’s what in all things art this autumn

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In case of emergency: starting the conversation with mental health first responders

• Meg Donohue
• Oct 3, 2019
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How an international first aid program is provoking a response to a crisis 

Essay: an alternate opinion on emotional-support animals

• Rachel Taylor
• Oct 3, 2019
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Limited training requirements for ESAs can do more harm than good. After all, dogs aren’t always everyone’s best friend

Introducing hot pot: a classical Chinese dish to try this fall

• Emmy Lucas
• Oct 3, 2019
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Here is all you need to know about the communal Chinese dish that will become your new obsession

Catching up with Lee Street Deli after a 92 year-long trip

• Skylar Laird
• Oct 3, 2019
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After nearly a century, Columbia still has the munchies for this East Campus favorite

COMO Flea Swap's vendors sell hidden gems for every shopper

• Hannah McFadden
• Oct 3, 2019
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At this local flea market, sellers value items bizarre, nostalgic, homemade and everything in between

Meet the British radio host of alt-rock station BXR

• Sarah Hallam
• Oct 3, 2019
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Simon Rose, radio host at BXR and KFRU, talks about his 30-year career on the air

Editor's Letter: Hello, Kitty

• Elizabeth Elkin
• Oct 3, 2019
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I am finally writing the words I’ve always threatened, but nobody thought I’d dare: This is a love letter to my cat.

The headliners' fashion at Roots N Blues set the night's tone

• Danielle Pycior
• Sep 28, 2019
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Each performer's personal style brought a different vibe to the festival

Drinking our way through Roots N Booze

• Danielle Pycior and Victoria Trampler
• Sep 28, 2019
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We spent the night chasing after the best drinks the festival had to offer

Five non-musical ways to spend your weekend at Roots N Blues

• Nicole Schroeder
• Sep 28, 2019
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Artwork, food and interactive displays — with all there is to do at Roots N Blues this year, you (almost) don’t need the music

Q&A: Lydia Melton crafts her own style of service at Günter Hans

• Tyler Kraft
• Sep 26, 2019
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Inspired by the tastes of Belgium, Melton brings a European flair to beer selection in downtown Columbia

Six facts about Chris Young and a life 'Raised on Country'

• Isaac Carmichael
• Sep 26, 2019
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Uncover the secrets behind country superstar Chris Young before his latest tour comes to Columbia Oct. 17

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The grandmaster who's changing the game for MU’s chess team

• Tyler Kraft
• Sep 5, 2019
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An elite Romanian chess player’s journey brought him to Columbia in 2018. Now, he’s teaching MU's first chess program and planning the moves that will turn players into champions.

Grammy-winner Patty Griffin visits Roots N Blues after breast cancer diagnosis

• Abby Monteil
• Sep 5, 2019
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The iconic folk artist unravels the chaos of ordinary life through her music

Folk icon John Prine to take main stage at Roots N Blues

• Siobhan Conners
• Sep 5, 2019
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With his mix of lighthearted humor and somber social commentary, John Prine relates to almost any audience member

'A Star is Born' soundtrack co-writer Lukas Nelson to perform at Roots N Blues

• Abby Monteil
• Sep 5, 2019
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The son of famous country rocker Willie Nelson and his band want you to turn off the news and tune in to your community.