Como Blitzball
It’s a little-known fact that with eight teams and thirty-two players, Columbia boasts the largest Blitzball league in the nation; and it is managed much like professional sports with contracts, drafts, and free agents; but every league has a story. What It Is Blitzball is a game for everyone who loves baseball — and […]
‘Church & State’: Despite COVID, the Show Goes On
Talking Horse Productions presents powerful, timely play The first weekend of Talking Horse Production’s eagerly anticipated CHURCH & STATE was postponed due to COVID within the cast, but the timely play by Jason Odwell Williams will now be performed August 15-18 and August 21-25. “As much as we are disappointed having to postpone, the health […]
Frozen in Time: Columbia Still Lacks Home Ice
Years ago, when the Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City offered a free opportunity for kids to lace up some ice skates and get on the ice, Sam Fleury and his wife Ann took their children, 5-year-old Ava and 3-year-old William, to try it out. With that first chance to glide across the ice, […]
Columbia is an Athletic City in Motion
It’s hard to miss the fact that Mizzou has a football team, but the truth is that Columbians of all ages and skill levels are flocking to fields, courts, gyms, and other athletic facilities around the city, day and night, to play and compete in a wide variety of sports. While there are plenty of […]
Mochi Strikes: Delectable Delights to Cure Burnout
The idea of burning out had been chirped in my ear so frequently that I needed a little treat — after all, I’d earned it — to erase at least temporarily the burden of an excessive workload and lack of inspiration. Mochi Mochi had caught my attention earlier that week. The logo is hard […]
Creature Comforts: Providing Adventure for Pups
Animals crave and thrive on exercise, just like people do. One local business makes it a mission to ensure all pets receive the care, attention, and activity that their owners know they need. Creature Comforts of Columbia offers a strong menu of services to pet owners — including daily dog walking, adventure hikes, and puppy […]
‘Buffalo Turds’ and Faurot Field Memories
My, how things have changed. I can remember my first trip to Faurot Field. It was 1976, and a good friend’s dad was a high school coach. In the summer, he ran a sports camp, and had an old school bus that he used to shuttle the attendees around. The bus was christened “Coach’s Coach,” […]
Course Classics: Love Your Look
On the course Carter Arey wears Anderson Ord golf polo and chamber short, Jordan 1 Retro Low golf shoes in midnight navy, and a hat by Titleist. Laura Rowe Arey’s top and skirt are Lululemon with shoes that match Carter’s, and a hat by Titleist. Devin Kaufman wears Adidas with a performance golf polo and […]
Tiger Stretch Sesh: It’s a Hot Yoga Huddle
When Brandy Turner launched Lotus Hot Yoga three years ago, she had a vision for a boutique-style practice, something on the smaller side to offer an intimate yoga environment. What she couldn’t have imagined was that it would quickly become the go-to spot for many Mizzou athletes seeking to stretch their bodies and clear their […]
Design and Care of Formal Landscapes
Formal landscapes exude elegance and precision, often resembling a carefully crafted work of art. These meticulously designed outdoor spaces are characterized by a sense of orderliness that creates a sophisticated ambiance. Whether adorning the grounds of stately homes, public institutions, or corporate offices, formal landscapes require thoughtful planning and diligent care to maintain their pristine […]
Champion of the Roof: Spotlight on Garrett Strodtman
In the world of sports, we celebrate champions for their dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment to excellence. But sometimes, champions emerge off the field, too. I’m Garrett Strodtman, a local roofing salesman, and I have earned the title of the best in the industry, bringing a level of passion and professionalism that rivals any sports […]
Edibles, Elevated: Putting the CBD in Comfort Food
Cannabis and food go together. They just do. Who amongst us — those of us who partake, anyway — hasn’t meandered giggly and red-eyed to the microwave to nuke a bag of Totino’s pizza rolls? But Chad Jones-Hicks thinks we can do better than that. With his new High Eats concept, the Columbia native brings […]