Michael Marcum wields a piece of metal April 13 in Columbia. Marcum wielded several awards for competitive events such as Gimme Truth at True/False and Stronger Than Fiction at the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, despite not being a fan of competition. “I know it’s not really competitive, but it’s fun to win something and to have that recognition.”
KU’s Jedah Caldwell passes the baton to Erin Sermons Mar. 20 at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Caldwell and Sermons won the Women’s 4 x 400 Relay, along with Anna Siemens and Jana Shawver (both not pictured) at MU's Track and Field spring opener.
Eli Hayward sings Feb. 26 at the Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, Missouri. Hayward is the lead singer for the band Elephant Foot.
Student track athletes participate in a 4x400 relay March 20 at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Several groups of 4 athletes from University of Kansas, University of Illinois-Chicago, and University of Missouri competed in this event at MU's Track and Field spring opener.
Angie Busby smiles to the audience Feb. 26 at Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to co-founding Mel·an·cho·li·a, Busby previously helped Ruby Lane’s social media accounts.
MU’s freshman Mitchell Weber throws the hammer March 19 at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Weber competed in Men’s Hammer Throw at MU's Track and Field spring opener. Weber ranked 4th with 52.89 meters.
The band Ruby Lane performs a song April 25 at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, Missouri. Ruby Lane released their debut album “Trains, Spaceships, and Automobiles” in February 2021.
Few berries are hanging on a vine October 2019 in Columbia, Missouri.
Michael Marcum sees his throw flying in the air April 25 at Indian Hills Disc Golf Course in Columbia. He played disc golf at this course by himself for the first time as he’s usually accompanied with friends and his brother Russell.
Mel·an·cho·li·a singers Angie Busby (left) and Stella Peters (right) entertain the audience Feb. 26 at Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, Missouri. They released their debut EP One Day on December 10, 2020.
Alex Wilson plays the trumpet April 25 at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, Missouri. Wilson is the lead singer for the band Ruby Lane.
Sean Greene takes a squat Feb. 5 at Devil’s Icebox in Columbia, Missouri. Greene is a fellow creative and videographer. His works can be seen at purpleelephantcollective.com.
KU’s Sophomore Patrick Larrison throws the ball March 20 at Walton Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Larrison competed in Men’s Shot at MU's Track and Field spring opener. He ranked 4th with 16.64 meters.
Elephant Foot wraps up their set Feb. 26 at Blue Strawberry in St. Louis, Missouri. The Mid-Missouri based band performed for the first time in St. Louis.
MU Track and Field athletes Andi Bowman (right) high fives Jenna Lutzow March 20 at Walton Stadium in Columbia. Bowman and Lutzow competed in the Women 800 Meter Run at MU's Track and Field spring opener. Bowman finished with the time of 2 minutes, 20.47 seconds, while Lutzow finished with a time of 2 minutes, 22.95 seconds.
Sean Greene uploads a post on Instagram February 18 in Columbia. Greene expanded Purple Elephant into a multi-media brand with artworks, podcasts. “I needed to find more stuff, so I wasn’t just sitting there with nothing to say,” Greene said.
From left to right, Peter Alexis, Claudia Karaluch, Emma Brouster, Victoria Heinsohn, Tess Adams, Anya O’Flaherty, Demi Ficken and Rachel Valdiserri pour the champagne out of their bottles April 11 in Columbia. Heinsohn directed a graduation video with them, which was intended to be in her thesis documentary, 1414.
Columbia residents participate in the Veteran’s Day 5K Run/2K Walk on Nov. 11, 2018 at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri. Each participant received a tote bag and shirt.
Karlie Klimes hugs her dad, Mike, after their participation in the Veteran’s Day 5K Run/2K Walk on Nov. 11, 2018 at Stephen Lakes Park in Columbia, Missouri. Mike served in the Air Force for 20 years as a Firefighter Pilot.
Sean Greene reflects about his life October 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. He saw the trees and his perspective is visible in his pupil.
Michael Wambua hits the drums April 25, 2021 at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, Missouri. Wambua is the drummer for the band Ruby Lane.
Store owner Bob Wood repairs a shoe October 2018 at Dawson Shoe Repair in Columbia, Missouri. Wood’s father, Estel was the previous store owner from 1964 through 1991.