Behind the Issue

Editor-in-chief Olivia Maillet checks in with contributing writer Sophie Ayers about the Midnight Hoops League in Columbia. Scotty “Doc” Williams Sr., Rufus Broadus and Tracy Edwards started the league in 1989 to keep at-risk kids off the street.

Editor-in-chief Olivia Maillet joins writer Katie Grawitch and editor Averi Norris to discuss the future of Columbia Housing Authority and the impact of federal funding cuts on local affordable housing.

In this month’s “Behind the Issue,” editor-in-chief Olivia Maillet talks with contributing writer Olivia Mahl about how Unbound Book Festival co-executive director Alex George was inspired to bring national and internationally recognized authors to Columbia.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Olivia Maillet talks with writer Maya Dawson and editor Haven Dager about the making of the True/False Film Fest featured film matrix.

In this episode, Editor-in-chief Micah Barnes spoke with writer Sarah Goodson about the efforts in Columbia to keep girls in sports.

In this month’s “Behind the Issue,” Editor-in-chief Micah Barnes talks with writer MJ Montgomery and arts and culture editor Kate Ramseyer about the Dungeons and Dragons scene in Columbia.

In this month’s “Behind the Issue,” Vox Magazine Editor-in-chief Micah Barnes talks with Food & Drink Editor Elena Wilson about the effect of one of the first lesbian autobiographies with a happy ending — "Diana: A Strange Autobiography."

Editor-in-chief Micah Barnes talks with writer Abigail Ramirez about Gen Z's potential impact on the general election.

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.

In this month’s “Behind the Issue,” Editor-in-chief Micah Barnes spoke with writers Sam Barrett and Grace Burwell to discuss their experience writing stories for this month’s homestead package for Vox Magazine.