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Mizzou's Shaw, Brown, Stephens enter transfer portal

1 month ago | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski |Andy Theobald
Columbia NAACP celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. day

Jan 21, 2025 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski |Katie Grawitch |Lucy Valeski

By Lauren Spakowski/Missourian,guestc74b6d2400fb8958d0a05932,Katie Grawitch,Lucy Valeski The local chapter of the NAACP's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations began with a frigid memorial and ended with a warmly received sermon. Monday's annual memorial service for civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. focused on continuing King's legacy through pursuing racial equality and community involvement.
Columbia man finds peace through creativity

Jan 16, 2025 | columbiamissourian.com | Kayla Sydnor |Lauren Spakowski

Carl Ginter may be an artist like no other. For about 15 years, Ginter was homeless, but drawing brought him peace and tranquility during that time. This month, Ginter's art is being displayed at Calvary Episcopal Church with the help of two supporters, David Webber and David Rees. A reception was held at the church Wednesday to showcase Ginter's work. Ginter's artwork consists of drawings, using materials like pencil and pastels.
Columbia hosts third annual Sophie Cunningham Classic

Jan 13, 2025 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski |Molly Fox |Yong Li Xuan |Sophie Chappell

Over 20 teams flooded Bob Burchard Court at Columbia College this weekend for the third annual Sophie Cunningham Classic. Family, friends and members of the Cunningham family came out to support the hundreds of athletes from multiple states as they played 20 games from dawn to dusk. Various college coaches, including Ole Miss and Saint Louis University, were in attendance as the classic's competitive matchups hosted some of the top athletes in the country.
The Link Academy Lions cheer after winning their game

Jan 13, 2025 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski
Festus football players review footage during the Class 4 MSHSAA Football Show-Me Bowl

Dec 8, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski
De Smet, Lutheran North, Lamar, Adrian, Archie claim state titles

Dec 8, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski |Adam Feiner |Patrick Hatzis |Quentin Corpuel

Facing fourth-and-2 with a little more than a minute remaining in regulation of the MSHSAA Class 6 championship, De Smet had to stand tall defensively. Nixa had the ball at the De Smet 17-yard line, threatening to trim an eight-point deficit. Nixa sophomore quarterback Adam McKnight was sacked, sending the De Smet crowd into a flaming-hot frenzy that pierced the cold air in mid-Missouri on Friday night at Memorial Stadium.
Lutheran North secures seventh state title in rout of Festus in Class 4 championship

Dec 7, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski |Henry Chappell

By Lauren Spakowski/Missourian,Henry Chappell Lutheran North football fired on all cylinders to open its 46-7 rout of Festus in the MSHSAA Class 4 championship on Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Crusaders (13-1) had 328 yards of total offense, converted 11 first downs and scored 38 points in the first half. Festus had control of the ball for 15 minutes, 5 seconds in the opening half but scored just 7 points.
Lutheran North's Jonathan Moore and Trey Bass celebrate

Dec 7, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski
Lutheran North secures seventh state title in rout of Festus in MSHSAA Class 4 championship

Dec 6, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Lauren Spakowski |Henry Chappell

By Lauren Spakowski/Missourian,Henry Chappell Lutheran North football fired on all cylinders to open its 46-7 rout of Festus in the MSHSAA Class 4 championship on Friday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Through two quarters, the Crusaders (13-1) had 328 yards of total offense, converted 11 first downs and scored 38 points in an 8:55 time of possession. Festus had control of the ball for 15:05 in the opening half, scoring seven total points.