MJ Montgomery

Jan 9, 2025 | voxmagazine.com | MJ Montgomery

If you’re on the University of Missouri’s campus on a weekday during lunchtime, you’re bound to see a big, yellow trailer, filling the air with smells of smash patties grilling, bread toasting and onions caramelizing. This is The Melt Masters truck, the brainchild of MU students and friends Kobe Messick, Connor McHugh, Keegan Hartnett and Sam O’Neill. The Melt Masters serve all things cheesy and affordable, catering to a customer base of fellow students.

Dec 10, 2024 | voxmagazine.com | MJ Montgomery |John Anderson

It’s been a while since John Anderson has set foot on  the University of Missouri's campus as more than a guest. After 25 years anchoring ESPN’s flagship program, SportsCenter, he’s exchanged sidelines commentary all around the country for a Columbia classroom. In June, the Missouri School of Journalism announced it hired Anderson as the Endowed Chair in Radio and Television Journalism. He is returning to Columbia in the faculty position in January 2025.

Nov 29, 2024 | voxmagazine.com | MJ Montgomery

Adventurers hike through a dark wood. Each is laden with shining weaponry. Crickets sing, leaves whisper, and the crescent moon carves a white smile in the night sky. Then, a twig snaps in the bushes, trodden on by someone, or something, big. The adventurers tense. Is it a monster? Is the party prepared for a fight? With a crash and a roar, an owlbear bursts through the trees, claws bared. The battle has begun. It’s time to roll for initiative.

Nov 3, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | MJ Montgomery |Briana Iordan |Yasmeen Saadi |Anna Colletto

By MJ Montgomery,Briana Iordan,Yasmeen Saadi,Anna Colletto Voter engagement doesn't stop at the ballot box Tuesday. If you're looking to watch the results roll in with a group, or even to destress this Election Day, there are a variety of events planned across Columbia to mark the evening's results. In addition to the presidential race, Missouri's ballot will include state and county races, along with ballot measures on abortion access and ranked-choice voting.

Oct 6, 2024 | news-journal.com | MJ Montgomery

To assemble the bags of popcorn offered at events like the Mizzou Homecoming parade, popcorn farmer Brad Law first has to "assemble the minions," his three sons and a few of his neighbors' children. Together, they pop, bag and label thousands of packages — all to help the state compete in this year's Crunch Off. This year they've assembled 41,180 total bags for the competition, 5,000 of which will be tossed to Mizzou Homecoming parade attendees.