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From horseshoes to airplanes, Steve Schmidt plans on breaking as many teeth-lifting records as he can.

As Big Health Care continues to put profit-making before people, true reform is needed. GRO-Grass Roots Organizing calls for our leaders to buckle down and get health care reform done now.

Obama's State of the Union address reminds us that change doesn't come instantly. 

Public works estimates that only 28 percent of Columbia residents recycle.  An avertising agency, Pure, has been hired to help increase education and awareness about recycling, and a program replacing blue bags with plastic bins will start in some parts of the city. How else can Columbia improve recycling?

People have different definitions of ethics, but Missouri residents must come together to decide on a code of ethics to which we can hold legislators accountable.

Last season’s Missouri men's basketball team went 31-7 and came within one game of the Final Four, revitalizing student interest in the team. The pickup system for tickets to games has stayed the same since 2002-03 and, for the most part, has worked just fine. But this season, it’s become a major headache for students who have become critical of the setup.

Karl Skala will assist in the guidance and direction of the National League of Cities' leadership training seminars.

The anticipated announcement of the Apple iPad delivers on some of the rumors about the features, while surprising some on the price of the device.

The Hickman boys basketball team has switched to a three-guard lineup and has found success going into Thursday's game against the Bruins.

Daniel Sanders, 20, appeared in court to hear testimony about his August 2008 arrest. According to Thursday's testimony, police found the body of Sanders' mother in the trunk during a traffic stop.

A recent article in the Missourian referred to the Columbia Library as being "updated."  Completely tearing down the old library and building a new one isn't "updating," it's creating a completely new building. 

The Hickman wrestling team competed without four starters on Thursday night at Mexico, Mo., and lost to the Bulldogs 60-16, with 12 of the Kewpies' points coming on Mexico forfeits at 119 and 125 pounds.

The Columbia College Cougars lost Thursday night to the Hornets of Harris-Stowe 47-55.

The Columbia College women's basketball team won 70-38 at Harris-Stowe State on Thursday in St. Louis.

Children thrive in a Creative Movement class at Dancearts of Columbia.

For much of his famed life, J.D. Salinger removed himself further and further from society. Speculation remains regarding possible secret transcripts of more writings.

Students at area high schools find a relatable teenage character in J.D. Salinger's Holden Caulfield. Salinger died Wednesday at 91.

President Barack Obama's address received mixed reactions from organization leaders and politicians from around the nation and Missouri.