Tom Warhover
DEAR READER: Sept. 11 is a vivid, full-color memory
We, journalists should not forget 9/11. Columbia residents could have a time to mourn on Sunday for 9/11
DEAR READER: Keeping up with the latest styles
Exploring the finer points of how the Missourian decides whether it's a "drive-thru" or a "drive-through."
DEAR READER: Introducing the world premiere of 'The Inverted Pyramid Song'
The song, just like the inverted pyramid itself, is stupidly brilliant.
DEAR READER: A note on Kansas basketball, snow and other competitions
Competition makes for odd companions. Hope springs for a record snow. Bracketology can make Jayhawk lovers out of the most loyal MU fans. Reporters chase their tails in the Mike Anderson Hog Watch.
DEAR READER: My votes aren't on my Facebook profile
Ever-evolving social media may change the way we think about values like transparency and impartiality, but never the way we think about professionalism. Check out the Missourian's newest conflicts-of-interest policy.
DEAR READER: Kachingle counts on contributions from us, the crowd
This week, the Missourian and Vox launched Kachingle, a "crowdfunding" effort to support good journalism.
DEAR READER: Martians invade, kill gunman on the loose at MU
People needed facts to fight the fear, which was in steady supply during Wednesday's “gunman” scare. All this, perhaps, because of single Twitter message. Did you buy it?
DEAR READER: MPA awards suggest there are two fine newspapers in town
The Missourian and the Columbia Daily Tribune have both been recognized for excellence by the Missouri Press Association.
DEAR READER: Longtime Missourian columnist earned recognition
Good news for Rose Nolen in Sedalia; also, an update on the discussion on life stories and obituaries, and the Case of the Secret Barbecue Teams.
DEAR READER: Is it OK to turn an obit into a life story?
The Missourian looks for the life story beyond the sparse facts of a standard obituary. But in doing so, do reporters unfairly invade families' privacy?
DEAR READER: Missourian changes should bring improvements to print, online content
New job descriptions and changes to the work flow should help the Missourian emphasize its digital-first goal.
DEAR READER: Now hiring: newspapers
Despite skepticism and a changing field, journalism graduates are finding jobs in the field.
DEAR READER: A tip and a paper trail led to the Derrick Washington story
The decision about how — and when — to publish the Derrick Washington story sparked debate in the Missourian newsroom about identifying victims, using social media and raising unanswered questions.
DEAR READER: IBM story shows the structure for private deals with public money
The Columbia Area Jobs Foundation and Regional Economic Development Inc. are likely to play roles in future deals as well.
DEAR READER: What would Vox look like on an iPad?
The Vox online coordinator will begin thinking about ways to bring the best of print and the Web to Apple's latest gadget.
DEAR READER: It's worth noting when World War II vets fly
Although its editors made a decision to pass on coverage of the most recent Central Missouri Honor Flight trip, the Missourian should be seeking out an innovative way to report on these kinds of recurring events.
DEAR READER: MU, Big Ten expansion news: the big catch everyone's chasing
Was MU offered a Big Ten spot? News types are reporting it was. Doesn't mean it's true.
DEAR READER: Is K2 in the same league as meth? Nope.
The effects from meth are worse than those from K2.
DEAR READER: I'm still conflicted over the ethics policy
The conversation about conflict-of-interest moved from the specific to the philosophical, from attending concerts of musicians raising funds for causes to whether we should throw the whole policy in the trash.
DEAR READER: Help the Missourian update its conflicts-of-interest policy
We'd like your input as students are proposing a new draft for the Missourian's conflicts-of-interest policy.
