As a reporter for the Columbia Missourian, I covered a vast array of events from athletic competitions to the first legislative session of the Missouri Legislature in 2019. Reporting has brought me to many different places and has introduced me to many different people. I’ve had a chance to hear and tell a plethora of other peoples’ stories. Here are some of my favorites:
NL Central Preview: Brewers, Cards, Cubs in for another tight race in 2019
After a late surge by the eventual NLCS runner-up Brewers that knocked the Cubs into a Wild Card spot and the Cardinals out of the playoffs, the birds are ready to get started with the 2019 season.
From player to coach, Reynolds still brings leadership to Cougars
Former Columbia College guard Nic Reynolds used to play for head coach Bob Burchard. Now, as a graduate assistant, Reynolds is coaching alongside him.
Jingle Bowls: How the Tigers balance the holidays and bowl prep
Home for the holidays? As a matter of fact, Missouri’s bowl-bound football players will manage to get a few days at home with their families this year before they leave for the Liberty Bowl.
Missouri football signs 22 to national letters of intent
The Tigers’ 2019 recruiting class includes transfer quarterbacks Kelly Bryant and Shawn Robinson along with Rock Bridge safety Martez Manuel and 4-star safety Jalani Williams from Parkway North in St. Louis.
Tigers roll past Arkansas State with second-half defense
Sophie Cunningham scored 20 points and Cierra Porter came out of retirement to highlight a barn burner-turned-blowout Sunday afternoon.
Missouri lawmakers kick off new legislative session with pomp, promises
State Sen. Caleb Rowden of Columbia has a new leadership position that he said provides “a great opportunity to have a louder voice, a bigger platform” for his priorities.
City’s legal fees in Sanders case exceed a quarter million dollars
As of September, Columbia had paid over $273,000 to defend itself against the former police officer’s lawsuit.
Check out the rest of my Missourian stories here.
During my time at the Missourian, I was also able to cover the 2019 True/False Film Festival in Columbia, MO for Vox Magazine. I reviewed Todd Douglas Miller’s APOLLO 11 found-footage documentary film and its one of the pieces I’m most proud of. Check that review out below:
The story of ‘APOLLO 11’ remains awe-inspiring 50 years later
“The three astronauts are immortalized in history regardless of Miller’s film, but APOLLO 11 gives names, faces and personalities to the once-unknown players that participated in this milestone, like those working in mission control. The film even spotlights [Michael] Collins who almost always takes the backseat in notoriety to Aldrin and Armstrong.”
Danny J. Stewart 