You’re walking down the sidewalk when suddenly a Bird flies past you. Bird, the popular motorized scooter brand, has become a hot topic around the University of Missouri. Some see them as a nuisance, but they actually have several benefits…
Attending career fair benefits students whether or not they land a job
The month of September can seem pretty hectic for students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources planning to attend the CAFNR Career Fair. Many students see this as their only opportunity to get a summer internship or…
Hot air balloons lift spirits at autumn festival
Floating hot air balloons glowed throughout the night sky as children raced between carnival rides with their parents in tow at the Missouri Autumn Carnival and Balloon Festival. The festival was held Thursday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 21, at…
MU alum and NBA player Keyon Dooling stresses importance of mental health
Keyon Dooling is an MU alumnus who played in the NBA for 13 years on seven different teams. But his greatest accomplishment? Raising awareness about the importance of mental health. The afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 10, a line stretched out…
World Food Day focus is on efforts to end food insecurity and hunger
A screening of films focused on food insecurity brought the topic into the spotlight on World Food Day, Oct. 16, 2018. “Food insecurity is a problem that affects anyone, especially students,” said Kiruba Krishnaswamy, assistant professor of Bioengineering and Food…
Birds on campus and in downtown Columbia not welcomed by all
University of Missouri students who pass the student center on their way to classes would have had their attention stolen from their phone or coffee on Oct. 25 by an out-of-place spectacle: a large electronic road sign that read, “BIRDS…