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Behind the Issue: A look into the June issue of 'Vox Magazine'

Christian Lewis, Andre Roland’s younger brother, looks up art the sky before releasing balloons in Roland’s memory on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at Columbia Memorial Cemetery in Columbia. “This one's for you, ‘Dre,” said Lewis.
Owen Ziliak
Christian Lewis, Andre Roland’s younger brother, looks up art the sky before releasing balloons in Roland’s memory on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at Columbia Memorial Cemetery in Columbia. “This one's for you, ‘Dre,” said Lewis.

In this month’s “Behind the Issue,” Editor-in-chief Micah Barnes spoke with Andrea Merritt to discuss her experience covering the case of Andre Roland and his brother’s fight for justice 35 years later.

Seeking Answers

In 1989, 14-year-old Andre Roland's death was ruled a suicide. Concerns about the speed and rigor of the investigation have led his brother to fight for justice.

CoMo Cooks

Locals are jumpstarting new businesses and sharing cuisine through the CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen.

It's a novel idea

Sabreena Anowar made her fairytale dream of owning a bookstore become a reality when she opened Sabu's Books in February. Now, she houses around 3,500 books.

Dominique Hodge is a graduate student at the University of Missouri studying data journalism and investigative reporting. She was formerly a reporter/producer for KBIA's Missouri Health Talks.
Micah Barnes is a second-year grad student at the University of Missouri studying magazine editing. This semester she is producing for KBIA's Alphabet Soup.
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