Airbnb’s popularity differs between genders
Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered a gap between the popularity of Airbnb between males and females.
Student Health Center conducts free STD testing
On April 12, the Student Health Center at the University of Missouri offered free testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to Mizzou students.This piece goes over how testing works and some sexual health programs at the university. It talks about the ultimate need for sexual health awareness among college students.
Journalist recounts reporting experience on Michael Brown shooting
Wesley Lowery, a reporter for the Washington Post, talks with KCOU reporter Stephanie Hamann about his experience covering the Michael Brown shooting. He delves into the need to be aware of marginalized communities and the difficulty of prosecuting police officers.
Mizzou hosts farmers market at Lowry Mall
Created by the Wellness Resource Center at 2009, the annual farmer’s market hosted by Mizzou at Lowry Mall continued on April 5.
Lowry Mall to go under construction
Lowry Mall is the red-bricked, quick and easy path for students to get from Jesse Hall to Memorial Union, but soon it won’t be so quick and easy. Starting on May 15, Lowry Mall will be closed and will go under construction to repair the old steam tunnels below. This project will affect the path some students take to their classes and other activities.
KCOU hosts second annual Hip-Hop Showcase
On Mar. 20, KCOU hosted the 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Showcase at The Shack. The Showcase was for artists to come out show of their skills. Throughout the night, there were technical issues that caused some trouble that didn’t go unnoticed.
Researchers find relationship between religion and epilepsy
In this piece, Greyson Holliday, a Mizzou undergraduate student studying psychology, found a strong correlation between philosophical religious thoughts and epilepsy.
Woman poet celebrates 21st Women’s Poetry Night
In this on-air segment of the Pulse, KCOU’s daily news show, the hosts converse with Amuche Nwafor, a participant in Mizzou’s annual Women’s Poetry Night. Female poems (and males are allowed to participate) perform poetry in a supportive and appreciative space during the night. Nwafor talks about her experience with poetry and shares some pieces of her own.
Students, authors publish books through The Mizzou Store
In this piece, reporter Alex Neuhalfen examines a part of Mizzou many not hear about– the publishing section of The Mizzou Store. Students at Mizzou can publish their own books and works of art through the University of Missouri. She examines the process and the benefits of publishing through the Mizzou Store. The piece also looks at other student authors who have published their own work through this process as well.
Local artist DNA talks music, background and genres
In this on-air section of the Pulse, KCOU’s daily news show, our hosts bring in DNA, a local Columbia musical artist who performs in many genres. He talks about his opinions on music, explains the process of how he makes them and more.