Thursday, February 25, 2010
Vox Magazine, 2/25/10
The Reel Story: True/False in Columbia
By Lauren Zima
When the Vox staff began discussing what we would write about this year’s True/False Film Festival, we found ourselves almost out of ideas. What was left to say about this fabulous festival? It’s a cultural mecca that takes over downtown, consumes Columbians and brings in business. Community members are so invested in it that hundreds volunteer every year, no payment expected. So, we decided to go behind the scenes. Our feature examines how True/False documentaries are chosen, covers what volunteers really do, gets the inside scoop on what some directors think and more. It is, in essence, Vox’s written word documentary of True/False.
This year’s True/False theme is “There are no small stories.” With that in mind, we kept our other pages True/False-free and devoted them to the stories of Columbians: Read about MU alum Greg Warren’s comedy career. We also interview author Peter Hessler, a Columbia native who’s been to Beijing and back. His story is anything but small.
Vox Magazine, 2/18/10
Get your fix
By Lauren Zima
A few months ago, after getting dressed up for a presentation, I headed toward my car. As I stepped in, I heard — and felt — my favorite I’m-a-professional dress rip at the seam along the back. Luckily, my wardrobe had not malfunctioned during my speech, but I had one of those classic Laverne & Shirley moments when I got home and tried to walk into my apartment (up a flight of stairs) with my tote bag strategically held behind me.
Life happens, and things break. This is nothing new. But we’re usually naive to the best places to fix the fractured. I didn’t know whom to trust with this precious dress, a cornerstone of my closet, but our feature got me well-read on repairs: It covers everything from cars to clutter.
And often it’s the everyday person who finds solutions. We have a story on the slow food movement: Locals are volunteering at schools to teach our kids where what they eat comes from. We also cover BiblioCommons, a new program that brings social networking to avid readers. So, read on, Columbia, and get your Vox fix.
By Lauren Zima
A few months ago, after getting dressed up for a presentation, I headed toward my car. As I stepped in, I heard — and felt — my favorite I’m-a-professional dress rip at the seam along the back. Luckily, my wardrobe had not malfunctioned during my speech, but I had one of those classic Laverne & Shirley moments when I got home and tried to walk into my apartment (up a flight of stairs) with my tote bag strategically held behind me.
Life happens, and things break. This is nothing new. But we’re usually naive to the best places to fix the fractured. I didn’t know whom to trust with this precious dress, a cornerstone of my closet, but our feature got me well-read on repairs: It covers everything from cars to clutter.
And often it’s the everyday person who finds solutions. We have a story on the slow food movement: Locals are volunteering at schools to teach our kids where what they eat comes from. We also cover BiblioCommons, a new program that brings social networking to avid readers. So, read on, Columbia, and get your Vox fix.
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