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January 2011
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From a Hay Maze to Burgers, Journalism Students Note Their Favorite Stomping Grounds
By Brian Jarvis
Master's Student
Despite what their Twitter feeds might have you believe, journalism students can't produce journalism 24/7. Up-and-coming reporters need breathers between daily deadlines, just as advertising students need inspiration to churn out compelling copy and design. Outside the classroom, certain hangouts have become institutions in their own right and are known to bring about a smile or a knowing nod at the mere mention of their names.
The natural inquisitiveness that comes with journalism has inspired many a student to seek adventure both on and off the beaten path. Some choices are obvious. Few of us manage to graduate without inhaling at least one burger from Booches or the Berg along the way, while other spots invoke the quirky, folksy charm that can only be found in mid-Missouri. Check out what some students consider to be the best hangouts in CoMo.
- Booches
"If I'm craving a burger, Booches is the best fix in Columbia. Nothing beats chowing down on spectacular burgers and playing pool with some friends. Add a cold beer into the mix, and it makes the experience even better. Sometimes I forget they only accept cash, but luckily there are a lot of ATMs downtown. Just talking about Booches makes me really want those hot, tasty little burgers..." (Anna Durrett, Senior, Strategic Communication)
- Bubblecup Tea Zone (Formerly Lollicup)
"Not only does it have the best strawberry banana slushies in Como, but I took a guy there once, and he pressed his straw so hard into the top that his drink went all over me. It couldn't have been more awkward or funny. No Boba balls, please!" (Brittany Petersen, BJ '10, Print and Digital News)
- Shryocks Corn Maze
"Growing up in Dallas, I never had the opportunity to visit things such as corn mazes. Being able to roam my way through a maze of corn more than six feet in an attempt to find several checkpoints was definitely a highlight of my Halloween experience in Columbia." (Laura Evans, Master's Student, Strategic Communication)
- Faurot Field
"I love the spirit Mizzou has, especially when it comes to our football team. To see so many people decked out in gold and all cheering for one thing is amazing and one of the main reasons I love MU and Columbia as much as I do." (Elise Oggioni, Sophomore, Radio-Television Journalism)
- The Heidelberg
"Let's be honest: It's right across from the J-School, and I spend so much time there that the Heidelberg becomes my hangout almost by default. I just turned 21, so I'm new to the Harpo's scene, but I've always enjoyed the Berg." (Alex Rozier, Senior, Radio-Television Journalism)
- Katy Trail
"What I really like about the Katy Trail is that anyone can enjoy it. It's so easy to access and perfect for riders of any skill level or age. It's fun to see people from all over the community enjoying the trail, especially during fall when the scenery and weather are both at their best. If you live in Missouri, you should definitely take advantage of what the trail has to offer." (Amanda Darr, Senior, Strategic Communication)
- The Love Tree
"I found it while taking an online journalism course that encouraged us to seek out obscure places in Columbia. It's probably the biggest tree I've ever seen in my life and not something I expected to find in rural farmland in the middle of nowhere in mid-Missouri. I've heard it's a Mizzou tradition to go there and propose marriage." (Stephanie Stouffer, Senior, Convergence Journalism)
- Ragtag Cinema and Uprise Bakery
"Ragtag is my lifeline to the outside world. I love independent film, and over the summers I'll see at least two films a week there. Ninth Street Video is next door, and the food at Uprise is top-notch - fresh baked bread, amazing soups, great salads. And the popcorn! The bar at Ragtag has the best popcorn condiments for miles around, from Bragg's Liquid Aminos to olive oil and curry powder. But my favorite part is how effortlessly the atmosphere shifts from coffee shop and lunch hangout during the day to a laid-back bar in the evenings, when the bartenders toss some vinyl on the record player and the tables fill up with patrons." (Liz Lance, Master's Student, Photojournalism)
- Shakespeare's Pizza
"Shakespeare's works a lot with charities and donates a percentage of their sales. This definitely gives me a positive view of the restaurant and its management. Beyond that, the pizza is amazing. There's a reason it has been a Columbia favorite for so long." (Aaron Stengel, Senior, Strategic Communication) Note: Shakespeare's earned the "Best Bites Challenge: College Edition" for the best college hangout on ABC's "Good Morning America" in November.
- Sparky's
"I love the atmosphere; it's funky and awesome. I always do a double take when I see the ceramic bulldog that's right outside. The ice cream is pretty good, but I especially adore their coffee shakes. And in case you're wondering, though my last name is Sparks, there's no relation." (Joe Sparks, Master's Student, Strategic Communication)
- Tailgating with the Journalism Graduate Student Association
"It's fun to meet people outside the classroom environment, people who I've only seen around the library and never gotten a chance to talk to. The JGSA set it all up for us across from Taco Bell by the power plant, and they provided snacks. Plus I've been brewing beer for nine years now, and I enjoyed sharing my home brew with some of the grad students." (Tim Wall, Master's Student, Convergence Journalism)
- True/False Film Festival
"For one weekend, the world's greatest talents in documentary storytelling descend upon our town to entertain, inspire and move us with their films. And then there's the parade, the parties, the game shows and the motley street musicians who trek here to play for spare change. Columbia manages to shine every year in the midst of late February gloom, assuring an annual homecoming no matter where I'm calling home at the time." (Brian Heffernan, Master's Student, Magazine Journalism)
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