Fall Festival brings families to Veterans Urban Farm October 8, 2025
The Veterans Urban Farm brought veterans, children and families together for a variety of fall-themed festivities.
Story and photos by Ben Hughes, Columbia Missourian
Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding October 7, 2025
Alongside growing popularity, more companies have been founded in recent years to prioritize women in sports.
By ANNE M. PETERSON, The Associated Press
No, Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show October 7, 2025
Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. “The Life of a Showgirl” singer paid a visit to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday and dispelled a few rumors.
By MARIA SHERMAN, The Associated Press
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown October 7, 2025
A memo being circulated by the White House says legislation the Republican president signed in 2019 doesn't require back pay.
By LISA MASCARO, The Associated Press
Government shutdown drags on as health care compromise remains elusive October 7, 2025
To hear party leaders talk, the seventh day of the government shutdown sounded a lot like the first.
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING, The Associated Press

Senior Sunrise

Story by Grant Hughes, Photography Editor

Sep 20, 2024

Seniors Alize Efta and Melody Bott look at a picture during the sunrise. Seniors participated in a Senior Sunrise on the first day of school.

Photo by Carly Coughlin
Seniors Lily McClain and Breanna Clark smile during the sunrise. Seniors participated in a Senior Sunrise on the first day of school.

Photo by Carly Coughlin
Seniors Lorie Arnold, Abby Dupree, Jasmine Thomure and Evie Pemberton pose for picture. Seniors participated in a Senior Sunrise on the first day of school.

Photo by Carly Coughlin
Seniors Taylor Heath and Morgan Sheaffer take picture. Seniors participated in a Senior Sunrise on the first day of school.

Photo by Carly Coughlin
Seniors Haylie Thornhill, Wren Richardson, Maddie Samb and Joan Vallee share excitement. Seniors participated in a Senior Sunrise on the first day of school.

Photo by Carly Coughlin

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