Student teams in the Convergence Reporting course produce feature stories each week for KOMU-TV, KBIA-FM and the Columbia Missourian. We offer their audio and video here on a regular basis, including original reports and exclusive in-depth interviews.

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Show Notes

Window to the Web -- Tiger Chair: In this ongoing segment from KOMU News at Five, hear from two faculty editors who occupy a unique vantage point in the newsroom.

Window to the Web -- 10 pm Producers: In this ongoing segment from KOMU News at Five, follow two students as they put together a 10 o'clock newscast for the station. Video report.

House Churches: Columbians provide havens for Christians seeking a smaller, less structured faith home. Video report.

Islamic Center Renovations: It took a lot of work to update and expand Columbia's mosque and Islamic school. Audio report.

College Alternatives: A Rock Bridge High School senior chooses to live the life of a cowboy instead of going to college. Audio report.

Scattering a Community: MU's closing of an international housing complex will leave residents scattered throughout the city of Columbia. KBIA's John Minton explains the effects this move has had on the international community and the University. Audio report.

In a Bind, Digitally Speaking: Missouri public schools in need of technology funding are running out of options. Audio and video reports.

Bills for Pills: Missouri's independent pharmacies are being hit hard as they're forced to wait for reimbursements from Medicare Part D. Audio report.

Left Without the Basics: Missouri lawmakers may have missed the "big picture" on Medicaid cuts. Video report.

Islamic School Transitions: It's sometimes difficult for students at Columbia's Islamic school to make the fifth-grade transition to public school classes. Audio and video reports.

Live Music at the Farmer's Market: Local musicians add spice to Columbia's Farmer's Market. Audio report plus three songs from performer Pippa Letsky.

Bradshaw/Wright News Conference: The two men who investigated the handling of basketball coach Quin Snyder's firing discuss their findings. Audio of complete news conference.

Tragic Tornadoes: Columbia responds to a national tornado drill on March 14th soon after deadly twisters tore through Missouri.

Going, Going, Gone!: More people each day are turning to auctions as an alternative to using a real estate agent to sell their property. Three audio reports.

Finding Family Roots: An expert in genealogy discusses how to track down your family history. Audio report.

Missouri's Weird Winter: What happened to the snow and freezing temperatures? Two audio reports, including an interview with the state meteorologist.

Car Safety Check: As Missouri's legislature considers doing away with vehicle inspections, we get a behind the scenes look at the inspection process from a local mechanic. Video report.

Monumental Missouri Women: In honor of Women's History Month, we provide brief audio features about five area women whose names are carved in stone and wood.

Local Comic Book Artists: A look at how two area men draw and sell their comic ideas. Video report plus bonus video showing the cartooning process.

No Child Left Behind: Our team reports on a recent open forum on the MU campus where citizens and experts discussed the controversial education initiative. Audio report plus complete audio of the event.

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