February 08, 2010

True/False updates

By Vox Staff (Web Exclusive) The Super Bowl, Mardi Gras and Valentine's Day can only mean one thing: It's True/False time in Columbia. Feeling overwhelmed, confused or just want to get involved? Never fear, we have all the information you need right here. Check with voxmagazine.com for all your True/False needs.

How to prevent the dreaded hangover

By LAURA GROSSMAN (Web Exclusive) Vox freshens you up from the dreaded hangover with these sure-fire tips.

February 07, 2010

Not everyone can be a hero

By Jess Camp (Web Exclusive) I’m a good big sister, despite what people may think. I’m always offering unsolicited sage wisdom on growing older to my little sister Tracy. Usually, at these times, she groans and rolls her eyes, but the point is that I try. I also lend her my ear if she needs to vent about a jerky guy, or I’ll give her a ride if she needs one. I’ll even occasionally buy her lunch when we’re out.

February 06, 2010

Movie Review: From Paris With Love

By Ettie Berneking (Web Exclusive) While the line to see Dear John was out the door, the theater showing Pierre Morel’s latest film was nearly empty. Yet From Paris with Love was a gun-blazing gem presenting a bald, buffed-up John Travolta in what must be his most bizarre-yet-crowd-pleasing role yet. Notice the hyperbole, please.

Movie Review: Dear John

By Taylor Combs (Web Exclusive)

Movie Review: Crazy Heart

By Darren Orf (Web Exclusive) Part man-meets-woman, part rustic Western, Crazy Heart takes a vivid snapshot into the life of a forgotten country legend. Based on a novel by Thomas Cobb, Bad Blake, played by Jeff Bridges, is a hard-pressed country singer scrounging across the Southwest.

February 04, 2010

Spring Preview 2010: February

By Vox staff Highlights this month include the True/False Film Festival, Tim McGraw and Michael Phelps at the Missouri Grand Prix.

Spring Preview 2010: March

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Spring preview 2010: April

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Spring Preview 2010: May

By Vox Staff Coming to Columbia this May: the 50th Anniversary Tour of Second City, YouZeum Starlight Bike Ramble 2010 and the Salute to Veterans Memorial Day Weekend Air Show.

Spring Preview 2010

By Multimedia by Kathryn Palagonia Brighten up your spring with events guaranteed to put pep in your step. Don’t spend your time at home spring cleaning. Put the broom aside, find some events, and go on a wild ride with our go-to guide.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

By Short Talk Staff

Bauble head

By Nicole Heisick You’ve seen them on the runways. You’ve seen them on celebrities. You’ve even seen them on … your next-door neighbor? That’s right — wrap bracelets, a staple to go along with the flowing skirts and earthy tones of the boho fashion trend, are now available at a store near you. And, even more shocking, they’re affordable.

Good plants for bad owners

By Emily Becker For the Martha Stewarts of the world, caring for a houseplant is as easy as boiling water. But what if the only thing you’ve ever been able to grow is mold in the back of your fridge? When it comes to coaxing your nearly dead fern back to life, David Trinklein, an associate professor of plant sciences at MU, says never fear. “I don’t think there’s a person who can’t be properly taught to grow a plant if they have the right environment,” he says.

DIY: Windsor Knot

By Ashley Cummins, illustrations by Danielle Boenisch The necktie can be a means of expression — wearable art if you will. David Danuser of Binghams has noticed the slim Mad Men look as being a new trend along with bright colors and patterns. According to Fit to be Tied: Vintage Ties of the Forties and Early Fifties, the necktie has only been around for about 350 years.

A Brief History of Tiger Camp #432

By Caitlin Giddings Ever wonder where MU’s tiger mascot came from? Back in 1864, the Missouri Tigers were an armed guard of local residents ready to defend the city from Confederate troops and bushwhackers. Today, Tiger Camp #432, a fraternal organization made up of Union Army descendants and unrelated associates, keeps the fighting spirit of those original Tigers alive by participating in parades and ceremonies to celebrate their history.

The highs and lows of The District

By JESSICA DAVIS Go up, go down, go all around Columbia and experience the "highs and lows" of The District. By taking a quick stroll down Broadway, find these hidden treasures that rise and fall below street level. From chinese food to a good cup of coffee, these places are sure to elevate your life — or keep you grounded.

Writing your life

By Caitlin Giddings Ibtisam Barakat has always found safety in language. Since her childhood as a Palestinian refugee in the West Bank, she has looked to the Arabic alphabet for stability and companionship. Language provided a refuge when her world was blown apart after the 1967 Six-Day War between Israel and neighboring states.

Drink This: Wines

By Ashley Cummins, Mallory Gnaegy Impress wine enthusiasts, broaden your palate, and find a delicious wine that won’t break the bank. Local establishments Hemingway's, Top Ten Wines and Bleu offer some of their favorite red, white and sparkling wines.

Merry Men

By Whitney Spivey Francis Bellamy penned the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892. Since then, his oath has been diligently learned by school children, recited at sporting events and solemnly repeated in courtrooms nationwide. And last year, it was incorporated into the slam-bang musical performance And Justice for All, sung by more than 120 gay men in Kansas City.