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THE COUNTY LINE: Local kids learn the art of fighting at Festus studio
A black belt in taekwondo, Caitlin Johnson uses both her feet to repeatedly strike a padded kicking shield at her parents’ dojang (studio), Elite Taekwondo in Festus. The sound of her rapid strikes fills the room. Johnson, 12, just started seventh grade at Festus Middle School, but she sometimes...
Sikeston starts May-era strong, tops Crystal City 29-18
SIKESTON — Sikeston’s 29-18 season-opening win over Crystal City at Sikeston Public Schools Stadium on Friday, August 30, was a promising start and much-needed victory. While the Bulldogs (1-0) victory over a the smaller Hornets (0-1) doesn’t guarantee future success, it does provide a boost of confidence and momentum. The team’s performance on both sides of the ball was encouraging, and it’s clear that they’re making strides under the new coaching staff.
Housing makes changes to dorm move-in this semester to help ease lines, congestion around elevators
Columbia’s Housing and Residential Experience office changed the way students moved into the dorms this semester in an effort to reduce congestion around the doors and elevators. The office spread out the time slots for assigned move-ins to reduce the number of students and families trying to move in...
Columbia kicks off school year with annual Convocation for new students
Student turnout for the New Student Convocation exceeded staff expectations on Friday, Aug. 30. A half hour into the annual event, security ran out of entry wristbands and had to hand out wristbands from Manifest as a replacement. Students stood in long lines for lunch and to get into the...
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