Sophie Chappell

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'A universal language': Jabberwocky Studios brings art to neighborhoods

By: Michael Baniewicz, Sophie Chappell, Molly Fox, Annie George

When the kids in the neighborhood see the Jabberwocky Art Mobile truck pull up, many of them come running. When the truck is unloaded, neighborhoods become a temporary art studio.

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Kids find a voice and a safe space at Columbia's P.E.A.C.E. & H.O.P.E Center for Youth

By: Sophie Chappell, Elizabeth Brixey, Claire Nguyen, Matthew Dudley, Michael Baniewicz

Inside the P.E.A.C.E. & H.O.P.E. Center for Youth, laughter bounces off the walls of the after-school room. Kids runs outside to play after finishing their homework and snacks.

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Pastor Sarah Klaassen's inclusive path to faith at Rock Bridge Christian Church Isabella Sokolova, Columbia Missourian Dec 12, 2025 5 mins ago

By: Sophie Chappell, Isabella Sokolova, Molly Fox

of 2 Natural light filled Rock Bridge Christian Church on a recent Sunday morning as the congregation drifted into the sanctuary, looking for seats.

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'An alternative learning environment': Stephens College Children's School marks 100 years

By: Michael Baniewicz, Raigan Clay

The laboratory and experiential learning environment is used to train undergraduates as well as educate younger children.

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Year in Photos: A look back on 2025

By: Michael Baniewicz, Li Xuan, Brian Kratzer, Hannah Jane Schuh, Sophie Chappell, Molly Fox, Lin Choi, Kate Cassady, Vanina Dimitrova, Elizabeth Stephens

How does one summarize a year? 365 days of celebration and sadness, of triumph and defeat, of political divide and communities coming together?

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Turn that dial! Columbia families embrace 'Slow TV' for children

By: Topher Cundith, Sophie Chappell, Elizabeth Brixey, Michael Baniewicz, Kenzie Ripe

When Whitney Vair lived in Rocheport with her husband and their two children, they found TV to be an easy convenience.

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Ms. Tess weaves music, storytelling and play into her shows for kids

By: Michael Baniewicz, Sophie Chappell, Andrew Follenweider, Kenzie Ripe, Elizabeth Brixey

Parents and regulars visiting the Columbia Public Library might encounter an unexpected type of musician there.

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Laird Veatch, University of Missouri Athletics director, gives updates on stadium construction (copy)

By: Sophie Chappell

Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch gives updates on Memorial Stadium construction last August in Columbia. The new North End Zone addition that's set to be completed ahead of the upcoming

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Mizzou quarterback Beau Pribula, 9, throws the football (copy) (copy) (copy)

By: Sophie Chappell/Missourian, Sophie Chappell

Tight end Jordon Harris (86) receives a pass from former Mizzou quarterback Beau Pribula (9) during a fall camp practice last season at the Stephens Indoor Facility in Columbia. Harris’

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Construction continues on Monday at Faurot Field in Columbia. (copy)

By: Sophie Chappell

Construction continues on Aug. 18, 2025, at Memorial Stadium.