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Elizabeth Stephens
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Executive editor for the Columbia Missourian, community newspaper chair and associate professor at the Missouri School of Journalism-
stephensec@missouri.edu
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573-882-9951
Ta'niyah Pate, 4, and Jyneisha Washington, 7, died in a fire at Columbia Square Apartments on Wednesday.
Central Trust, Coil Construction, Cumulus Media and MidwayUSA announced promotions and hires for November.
Central Bank of Boone County, Coil Construction and Columbia Public Schools Foundation announce new hires.
Adam Augustine, Christopher Cauley, Michael Griffin, Jeff Larkin, Neal Lines, Ben Rogers, Dan Stokes and Stacey Uptegrove were promoted.
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
A judge wrote "no present, live controversy exists for the Court to resolve" in dismissing the lawsuit.
As our community celebrates the bicentennial, it is clear there are people making sure Columbia is stronger in the future than it is even now.
David Lineberry serves as chair of the Mayor's Task Force on Bicentennial Celebration Planning.
stephenseliz commented on Friday marks 50 years since Missouri hired Norm Stewart as basketball coach
Jeff, thank you for the correction. We have corrected the caption.
Thanks, Elizabeth Stephens, news editor
stephenseliz commented on Graduate workers hold demonstration in support of international students
Hi Richard. We did cover Tolton students traveling to DC for the March for Life. Found here: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/local-students-make-trek-to-washington-for-march-for-life/article_289c7e9c-e5a2-11e6-8740-736733939db6.html. We'll be covering the March for Life …
stephenseliz commented on MU physician advocates for improving end-of-life care
He practices with the South Providence Family Medicine group. His information is available through MU Health: http://www.muhealth.org/providers/profile/paul-tatum/
stephenseliz commented on CARL KENNEY: Voter ID steps on the graves of civil rights fighters
In a previous story, we cited a $10.7 million figure from an earlier bill's fiscal note. That budget would cover the cost of providing supporting documentation for IDs as well as manufacturing and postage for new photo IDs. It also includes funding for an updated DMV website; new hires in th…
stephenseliz commented on MU fall enrollment now expected to drop by 2,600 students
Ellis,
The figure we are using is based on full-time students enrolled. The figures are included in this document. It appears the numbers on the site include part-time students.…
stephenseliz commented on MU fall enrollment now expected to drop by 2,600 students
Ellis, I'm checking with our reporters to have them clarify the figures they cited in this story. Thanks for asking, Elizabeth Stephens, news editor
stephenseliz commented on MU faculty and administrators delve into budget issues, enrollment decreases
The Missourian is an agency of MU, but it is charged with covering the university objectively.
stephenseliz commented on Event aims to dispel myths about women in Islam
Thanks, Ellis. You're faster than us at monitoring comments. I've removed the comments and asked commenter for a real name. Thanks, Elizabeth, news editor
stephenseliz commented on Open conversation about race reveals public's hope for more transparency
Mitchell, we are working on a piece about defining racism and will be posting it in the next few weeks. Thanks, Elizabeth Stephens, news editor