Vox Magazine

Vox was launched in the spring of 1998 when the Columbia Missourian combined its two weekly publications, Weekend, an entertainment magazine, and Ideas, the Sunday magazine. From the start, Vox has set out to be like that awesome friend who always knows the latest trends, offers insightful opinions on a variety of topics, and has a witty way with words that blends humor and intelligence. Our ambitious goals are detailed in our mission statement below. This magazine is produced by the Columbia Missourian and created by students from the nation’s oldest, and arguably best, journalism school. Rest assured, it’s much more than just a college newspaper, and we have experienced faculty guiding us. Vox has earned several accolades, including the esteemed General Excellence award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, recognizing it as the top magazine created by college students in the entire country. Additionally, we believe it’s the only monthly magazine in the U.S. produced by a team that completely rotates every three months. While some view this as a challenge, we see it as an advantage — it keeps our content fresh and exciting.

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Vox Picks for May

3 weeks ago | voxmagazine.com | Sarah Goodson |Natalie-Elizabeth Tan

about next-level science during a two-hour Science Friday live show that’s coming to Columbia. Science Friday is an NPR show that covers topics varying from the common cold to outer space. Be a part of the SciFri party and attend the live recording of its show and podcast — presented by KBIA 91.3 FM. There will be interactive moments, an audience Q&A and science demonstrations. When: 6 p.m., May 10Where: Jesse Auditorium, 801 Conley Ave.
'I'm good, just busy:' An essay on our harsh reality of time poverty

3 weeks ago | voxmagazine.com | Ashlynn Perez

Each day, like you, I get 24 hours to spend. Like you, I try to sleep for some of it. I’m averaging six hours these days, nestled in my twin bed in my college house on East Campus. Each day, I wake up and feel like it wasn’t enough. (Still, I know six hours is more than you might get.)Like you, I try to eat regularly. It’s easy to turn to fast food.
You are what you read

1 month ago | voxmagazine.com | Lauren Green

You are what you read Cover design: Lauren Green, cover photography: Ava Kitzi, cover photo illustration: Valerie Tiscareno
A foodie's guide to the fantastic food trucks of CoMo

Feb 12, 2025 | voxmagazine.com | Lauren Green

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite between meetings or walking home from the bar craving late-night eats, food trucks are always the answer. Accidentally stumbling across the best burger you’ve ever had in your life in a random Midwestern parking lot is an experience everybody should have once in their life, and in Columbia the options are endless.
Vox Picks for January and February

Jan 9, 2025 | voxmagazine.com | Bailey Becker |Ethan Davis

to Violet and the Undercurrents, a Columbia band that will perform classics by The Cranberries at The Blue Note. Formed in 2011, the native Columbia band finds inspiration for its discography from alternative rock artists like Local Natives, Ani DiFranco, St. Vincent and more. Expect some classic Cranberries hits like “Linger” and “Zombie” during the tribute to one of the great rock bands of the ’90s. Where: The Blue NoteWhen: 8 p.m. Jan.
Cheesin' it with the Melt Masters

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.
Editor's letter: Passion projects

Jan 9, 2025 | voxmagazine.com | Micah Barnes

As you get older, it can feel like you're expected to let go of passions or hobbies developed in youth. Life starts to seem more serious when you decide to pursue higher education, begin a new job or maybe even start a family. Sometimes, just getting older is enough to lose sight of what we enjoy doing in our spare time. This is something that I've struggled with and am still working on as a young adult.
Hoo is it? It's The Night Owl Eatery, late-night downtown staple

Dec 13, 2024 | voxmagazine.com | Sarah Alves Moura

Picture this: It’s a late, weekend night in downtown Columbia. The bars have done their last calls and the artists have taken their final bows. After a busy night, you walk the streets in search of a place to satiate your cravings. That's when you smell a fusion of hot dogs, hamburgers, chili and fries. You follow the wafting scents to the corner of Ninth and Locust streets, where you find the food truck The Night Owl Eatery.
Columbia steps into the sneaker scene with SoleBros, a consignment store

Dec 10, 2024 | voxmagazine.com | Austin Garza

Walk this wayVisit SoleBros: 806 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. It was love at first sight when Ian Morgan first laid eyes on a pair of Nike LeBron 9s in the South Beach colorway. Twelve years later, he’s married to the sneaker game. Morgan, 20, alongside his cousin, Ben Sapp, 43, opened SoleBros on October 18 in downtown Columbia. The consignment store features hundreds of sought-after shoes for sale.
Join former ESPN anchor John Anderson for a trip down Columbia's memory lane

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.